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

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“Plus One” by Johan Persson

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Plus One “How much further is it?” I said, and then chuckled. “Sorry. Didn’t mean to sound like a five-year-old just then.” She didn’t look away from the road as she answered. “Twelve minutes.” A weirdly specific answer since she wasn’t using a GPS. An old forest towered over the dirt road we were on. The slash of sky visible above us was diming by the minute. “Bit late for a wedding, isn’t it?” She shrugged. I tugged at the cuffs of my dress shirt, trying to make them stick out past the sleeves of the too big suit jacket I’d rented. I’d ...

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“The Unreliable Plus-One” by Joey Lliso

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I. Lena Harper, though she would never admit it, had always considered herself quite adept at navigating the intricacies of social gatherings. She often told herself that her keen observational skills, honed through years spent among the quiet, dusty stacks of her library, gave her an edge over those who thrived in more chaotic environments. She had long believed that there was a certain nobility in her preference for solitude, an appreciation for the subtler pleasures of life. So when Mia Dawson, her vivacious and ever-persistent fri...

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“Wedding Roulette” by Dakota Peterson

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She fidgeted with the white invitation, tracing its edges every time she seemed to have a troubling thought. Anxiety isn’t something I would ever associate with her; she’s more of a social butterfly-something I both love and resent. I wanted to rub her arm reassuringly, but she didn’t give me any sign that it would be proper. Although, she flew me across the country for this. Just the two of us. We sat side by side for hours on the plane. I even carried her bags and let her sleep on my shoulder. Still, I rested with something simple:“It’s go...

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“Tan wedding” by Joan Earley

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“A guest can’t wear a white dress to a wedding,” said Marion. “A tan dress is fine but white? Never.” She was sitting beside me, looking charming in a conservative, sleeveless, knee-length dress that buttoned down the back. The dress looked, to my eyes, white. I have always been a touch colorblind but, previously, my errors had been in distinguishing between green and yellow. White and tan had not given me much trouble, up to now. Marion and I were sitting together at a long table, which was covered in blank cards, envelopes, and m...

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“A Wedding and A Break Up ” by Tyler Kettle

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A Wedding and A BreakupBy Tyler Kettle Why did I agree to this? I wondered as I sat in a half-crowded and heavily decorated church. Countless amounts of flowers were hung throughout the room, creating a pollen sufferer's worst nightmare. Bright, white sash was draped along the walls. To top it all off, rose petals littered the aisle. To me, it felt so lavish and overdone. I took a look at my watch, and saw that the ceremony was still ten minutes away. I stifled a groan, and leaned back into my seat. I wanted to be home, pla...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 50 stories

“Plus One” by Johan Persson

“The Unreliable Plus-One” by Joey Lliso

“Wedding Roulette” by Dakota Peterson

“Tan wedding” by Joan Earley

“A Wedding and A Break Up ” by Tyler Kettle

🌟 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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$250

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Contest entries

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