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“One plus One” by John Bryan

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Rebecca rests her hand on my leg as our Sentra pulls up to a set of tall, ornate gates. Golden cherubs climb the gilded bars, a few blow trumpets, and one offers a mischievous smile to visitors. "His parents are well-to-do" Rebecca explains. "I see." "They're actually down-to-earth and not judgmental." "His parents or those chubby gatekeepers?" Rebecca smiles, squeezes my thigh, and we drive inside. * I pull between two Mercedes couched between two other immaculate foreign sports cars. I washed the Sentra b...

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“The whole truth ” by Kaitlin Hanson

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Trigger warning: Swearing Molly stood up, tugging at her hemline. She had never been comfortable in this type of elaborate attire. Her sleek, black outfit might have been too provocative for this occasion. The form-fitting dress made her feel more claustrophobic than an overbooked aircraft. She blew her nose on toilet paper squares from the stall while approaching the vanity. Get it together, girl she muttered, as she scrubbed her shaking hands in the automatic sink. “You’re always so hard on yourself”, Tara stated, pulling a fresh pack of ...

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“half of my soul” by Lea Hoffmann

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Plus one—I glance at the wedding invitation on my desk one last time before hearing Vanessa buzz at the door. My girlfriend had invited me to one of her distant cousin’s big white wedding at a grand estate or whatnot tucked away in the picturesque Kent. “I’m coming,” I call out, locking the door behind me. “There’s no rush, we still have some time before it starts,” Vanessa reassures me with a smile. “You look great by the way, lovely dress.”We slide into the back of the cab. The drive to the venue takes about 40 minutes, but it flies ...

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“Claire and Billy” by Ariella Ross

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The kissing stopped as she looked up at me and asked, “Are you doing anything next weekend?” Trying to maintain the mood, I responded, “Hopefully hanging out with you.” I went in for another kiss but felt her hand push up against my shoulder. Time to stop, I thought. “Would you like to come with me to my sister’s wedding?” The surprise of this questions stoppe...

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“The Wedding Plot” by Stephanie Magalhaes

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I’ve never once met anyone who actually enjoyed weddings. Or wedding rehearsals, for that matter, which is where I am now, surrounded by bouquets that only make me sneeze. The three-inch heels on my feet look fantastic, but I may not have a pinky toe tomorrow morning. And I already spilled red wine on my $200 dress. All to say, I don’t want to be here. If I had a choice, I would be curled up in bed, watching the latest episode of Love Island. “You remember the plan?” A whisper into my ear from behind breaks my concentration. The purse in my ...

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“No Red Flags” by Austin Wolf-Sothern

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All she had told me was that she needed a date for a wedding. I probably should have asked more questions, but it sounded simple enough. The circumstances were a bit odd from the beginning, but that just added a sense of adventure to it. I found her on Grindr. I sent a message, asking what she was doing there, and did she know it was an app for gay men looking to hook up. “Yeah, I know, I’m sorry if this is inappropriate, I just really need a date to a WeDDiNG, but not like a real date, and I don’t trust the men on the other apps not to get ...

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“The Reclamation of Sue Ellen” by Carly Dodgen

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Sue Ellen sat at her desk sipping her Earl Grey and eating her usual lunch of low-fat turkey and a hastily prepared salad. The more she thought about it, the more she began to believe what her recent ex-boyfriend, Brian had said. She was boring, and her need for order and routine was getting in the way of her life. She had eaten this lunch every workday for the past two months with no problems, but today it tasted bland and unappealing. Just like her. The thought snuck into her head greasily, leaving an unpleasant feeling. B...

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“James, JS and Tubby” by Meg Lagares

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No! No this can not be happening. Why did I accept this invitation? How drunk was I? It all sounded so romantic. My newest guy, Dean, is tall, dark, handsome and, ok, suave as all get out. What can I say? I was swept away. We met on a Friday, by Saturday we were hitting up flea markets, outdoor cafes, and inside hotel rooms. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other. It was heaven. That whole weekend was magical. Monday rolled around and we had to put us on hold; those pesky jobs were getting in the way. Right before we tore ourselves apart ...

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“The Plus-one” by Sariha Sohail

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The Plus-one. His eyes were full of affection and anyone who had ever been lucky enough to have witnessed genuine love could tell that this man was so irrevocably and devotedly in love. And as I stood by his side, my arm in his, I thought about how it felt to be desired by him. Weddings will do that to you. When you’re at an event whose sole purpose is to celebrate love, its impossible not to be consumed by thoughts of the future - and mine was standing right next to me. I had only known him for a few months but what is time when you’re in l...

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“Tying the Knot ” by Grace Krish

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Today's the big day. Well, not MY big day. It was actually Victoria and Cam's. Personally, I barely knew them, had met them once at their engagement party, which I had been brought along to, with Tom, who I'd been dating on and off for a few weeks. I remember it well, because the partying had been marred slightly by the news above the bar. A shaken newscaster had announced that there had been another homicide, which had been committed by this new serial killer that the public had taken to calling the "Urban Undertaker," which in my opinion, ...

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“Everybody's Secret” by Cameron Turner

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All the men and women gathered at Carlisle Evangelical Church for what they had been calling “the marriage of a lifetime.” Laughter fills the air as anticipation for the wedding grows. Soon everyone erupts into applause as the groom arrives in his brand new car. It was only slightly less fashionable than all the others he owned and had a dark exterior that seemed to match his personality. I scoffed as the people crowd around him. Benjamin was the pride of the town for his most recent business project. His ambitious product allows adults to h...

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“It Started as a Joke” by Neil Dabb

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It was supposed to be a joke, Sam thought. It had started with a simple second date, “Be my plus one at my sister’s wedding,” Jenn said. But now.... Jenn’s mother had tried to line Jenn up with a guy Jenn had dumped in high school. Her mother insisted he was a nice guy even after he began aggressively stalking her. Sam’d had a class with Jenn but in visiting she’d never showed interest in dating. Then she called late one Friday evening “Will you be my knight in shining armor?” she’d said. "Jenn?" "I have a stalker who is ge...

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“A Super Duper Totally Awesome Party!!!” by Madeline Green

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There's some spookums ahead so beware. When your friend invited you to the “party of a lifetime”, you imagined gorgeous ball gowns, delectable appetizers, and all the delights of the more privileged. You didn’t think you’d be cast to the side like a slice of stale cake, and yet, here you are. After you and your friend got out of the limousine they “rented”—you don’t believe that; they probably just wanted you to feel better about your financial situation—you rolled up to the party, dressed in not matching, but complementary outfits. This wa...

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“The Favour ” by Sarah Warrilow

Submitted to Contest #264

The organ pipes up, the church doors open and with the precision of synchronised swimmers everyone turns in their seats to see the bridal procession. I try to keep my composure, but I can’t fight it any longer, and my eyes begin to water. My god this underwear’s tight! It’s my own fault, anything that’s been relegated to the box under my bed should’ve sounded alarm bells. I’ll have to ditch them before the hors d'oeuvres, but discreetly. If John finds out I’ve gone commando he might get the wrong idea. I strain my neck past a sea of headwea...

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“Ashton - Who?” by Bobbie Dee

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Plus-one. What does that even mean, anyway? At what point did we start replacing meaningful words like companion, friend, or something more heartfelt and of greater significance with a phrase so arbitrary as plus-one. An additional one. What’s to determine who is the additional one and who is meant to be at a given event? I suppose an invitation would decide that… In an instant, I have been reduced to something similar to a leech that simply attaches itself onto another body and tags along for the food, the company, the experience, wil...

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Write a story from the POV of a plus-one.

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✍️ 50 stories

“One plus One” by John Bryan

“The whole truth ” by Kaitlin Hanson

“half of my soul” by Lea Hoffmann

“Claire and Billy” by Ariella Ross

“The Wedding Plot” by Stephanie Magalhaes

“No Red Flags” by Austin Wolf-Sothern

“The Reclamation of Sue Ellen” by Carly Dodgen

“James, JS and Tubby” by Meg Lagares

“The Plus-one” by Sariha Sohail

“Tying the Knot ” by Grace Krish

“Everybody's Secret” by Cameron Turner

“It Started as a Joke” by Neil Dabb

“A Super Duper Totally Awesome Party!!!” by Madeline Green

“The Favour ” by Sarah Warrilow

“Ashton - Who?” by Bobbie Dee

🌟 Similar prompts

Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding.

Write a story in the form of a speech (or multiple speeches).

Start your story with people arriving at a special ceremony.

End your story with someone saying “I do.”

Contest #264

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