Write about someone hosting a cookie exchange as a cover to hide the true reason for inviting one of their guests.

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“Zucchini Spice” by John Walsh

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“We decided to make the raspberry bars this year,” Brad the firefighter said as he showed Maryann a cellophane wrapped paper plate filled with pinkish purple rectangles. “What did you bake this year?” “Soft zucchini spice cookies.” “Zucchini?” Then he grinned. “I’m sure they’ll be great. Your cookies always are.” He never came out and said so but everyone had guess...

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“Smells like mom's cooking ” by Luka Vukovic

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Malissa had laid a fresh batch of cookies on the kitchen counter. The smell quickly filled the room, and Malissa felt sad. Over the last few months, she couldn't wrap her head around anything, other than the plan she had devised. She savoured the aroma and enjoyed a moment of silence. To hell with this, like she hadn't experienced enough silence over the last 7 months and 14 days, when she swore revenge on Mr. Spitz, her mothers former employer, and the owner of a local bakery. The plan was supposed to set in motion at exac...

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“Lost and Found” by Amy Shaw

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Circling back through the dining room Fiona flicked an errant crumb from the tablecloth, shifted the tray microscopically, and repositioned the raspberry swirl shortbread cookies into a new stack. Polished table. Polished hostess. Now to keep the guests engaged in lively conversation and steer conversation from the scandal hitting their cul-de-sac. Not easy when you gather five ladies of a certain age in one room with sugar and a steady flow of beverages. No retiring tea party this one. This gr...

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“A Desert Rose” by Jessica Carman

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When it snows in the desert, time ceases. A landscape always so stark with lonely cacti and red dirt becomes bleak with a thin coat of white paint. The desolation of the desert is restless. Towering rock formations—nearby but somehow always out of reach—inspire dreams of mystery and nomads and the incessant journey for shelter. The barrenness of the desert in the snow is silent. Evidence that nothing ever moves here becomes worrisome, and painful. Delilah hates the snow the way she hates curlin...

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“What We Don't Know” by Jessica Mills

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Part I: Jess Just for a moment, the stars aligned Just for a moment, fingers intertwined Just for a moment, their hearts were full Just for a moment, silenced was her inner bull When the moment ended as they feared it would The world had bent in a way she did not know it could Life is fleeting and short, moments passing by Feelings she tried to sort, others made her smile and cry Just for a moment, the monotony stopped Just for a moment, the moon and stars popped Just for a moment, she dared to want more Just for a moment...

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“Death by Chocolate” by Nicole Davis

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Death by Chocolate You’re Invited! This year for my birthday, I decided to give all my guests gifts, too! How fun would it be to do a cookie exchange?? RSVP so we all know how many dozens of cookies to make! I have only invited my closest baking friends to this little party of ten, and I hope to see you all there! – Noel I read over my invitation one more time before I posted it to my friends. Having a December birthday is not always easy. People are busier now than any other time of the year, and understandably so. However, it does have it...

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“I want his cookies.” by Anannya Oli

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“Oh my god! You are so pathetic. It’s hilarious.” Disha said as she laughed uncontrollably, struggling to tuck her gangly legs into her comforter. “Don’t you dare call me pathetic. You want his cookies too-” “Yeah, I do, but I will walk straight up to him, ask him and get my cookie! I will get one for your petty self too. Don’t you worry, I got you covered” Disha said doing an air hair flip. She did not even realize that her gangly form was out of the comforter. At that moment, all that mattered was mocking MC. “Call me whatever you like, bu...

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“The Golden Watch” by Philip Baker

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«Are you sure the voting process is a good idea?» asked Jenny. «Maybe it gets a bit too competitive. You know, for the holiday spirit I mean,» «You are not scared, are you?» I say teasingly, causing a little gasp of air to stack over her neck as she touches her sternum with her hand. «You could always skip it if you don't want to bother with it, but then you won't be able to participate in the game either. Sorry, it's how the rules go,» I say as I observe her leaning her head on the back and folding her hands over her chest with clear disa...

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“Cookies of Doom” by Maximillian Driks

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Charles Bayne was a man of great power within The Bloody Baker Mafia. While nearly unheard of prior to Bayne, ever since his takeover, the criminal organization has been on the rise. With the Bloody Bakers raking in the dough, Bayne was lulled into a sense of false security, content with loafing around his immodest home. But with his great success, there were many in the organization who felt they deserved a bigger slice of the pie, so to speak, and had cooked up plans to eliminate Charles Bayne. With him out of the way, gaining full control...

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“Taste of Fortune” by Kimberly Yu

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The sun was just beginning to peak over the mountains as Qi Hua placed the cartons on the countertop. She sighed as the tension in her arms subsided.It had been like this for seven months now. Wake up at four, buy eggs from the farm across the village, and return to the bakery just as the clock strikes five. Then mix the ingredients to form batter, spoon the batter into circles, and place them in the oven to bake. By this time, Zheng Yu would be up and slicing edible paper into strips, each with a message printed in edible ink. After fifteen...

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“"OPERATION COOKIE"” by Christopher Muldowney

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An ugly sweater party was never an option. Far too mundane and commonplace an event for the reunion I had in mind, a reunion that I'd been visualizing over and over and over and over again since the day he left for Australia seventeen years ago. Besides, I'm nowhere near handsome enough to pull off an ugly sweater. There are those that are and I hate them for it! All except for Paul of course. I could forgive him anything. Paul could throw on a pair of old musty sweats, forget to run a comb through his hair, show up late for a brunch, and s...

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“Merry Christmas, Little Mouse” by Jenne Gentry

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At the sound of the doorbell, Rose brushed the cookie crumbs from her skirt with shaking hands before hurrying to receive her guests. “Welcome!” She said cheerfully, successfully masking her anxiety from the group of women standing before her. “Please, come in and get comfortable! I'm Rose, as most of you already know, thank you so much for coming!” Though she hadn't intended to, Rose locked eyes with one of the women, Sadie, almost instantly. She froze for just a moment before regaining her composure but was confident no one noticed h...

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“The cookie exchange ” by Aiden B

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The date was coming in close for the 5th annual cookie exchange for the Drury Street neighborhood. The tradition started when the HOA decided that it would be great for all of the neighbors to communicate and start new friendships with the exchange of cookies. The Sampson family was going to bring in the same cookies that they have baked for the past four cookie exchanges, snickerdoodle cookies. Mrs. Sampson was the cook of the Sampson family and always made delicious cookies for the neighborhood, but she didn’t bake the cookies just for the...

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“The Historic House” by Dan Taylor

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In the Mississippi Gulf Coast town of Bay St. Louis, Mardi Gras was a much bigger social time than Christmas; balls for the adults, and King Cake Parties for the kids, and parades for everyone.Elizabeth (Beth) Wilkinson was finishing the invitations to her Christmas Cookie Exchange. This was the first time she had tried to host a social event since moving here just over two years ago.Beth’s friend Helene Jourdan had been after her to be more involved in the community, but she was so busy raising two teenagers that she just didn’t have time t...

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“My Magical Moment” by Mei Wedding

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Nathan Wassum and I have been dating for 7 years now. We're what you'd call high school sweethearts. Ever since we met I knew he was the one. Since we've both graduated college I think it's finally time we... you know (saying it is a little embarrassing). I spent so long figuring out the best way to ask, the best place, the best ring, the best material. I know it's not conventional for a woman to propose to a man, but come on, it's 2020, who's conventional anymore? Anyway, I finally settled on throwing a cookie exchange party and invi...

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Write about someone hosting a cookie exchange as a cover to hide the true reason for inviting one of their guests.

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✍️ 141 stories

“Zucchini Spice” by John Walsh

“Smells like mom's cooking ” by Luka Vukovic

“Lost and Found” by Amy Shaw

“A Desert Rose” by Jessica Carman

“What We Don't Know” by Jessica Mills

“Death by Chocolate” by Nicole Davis

“I want his cookies.” by Anannya Oli

“The Golden Watch” by Philip Baker

“Cookies of Doom” by Maximillian Driks

“Taste of Fortune” by Kimberly Yu

“"OPERATION COOKIE"” by Christopher Muldowney

“Merry Christmas, Little Mouse” by Jenne Gentry

“The cookie exchange ” by Aiden B

“The Historic House” by Dan Taylor

“My Magical Moment” by Mei Wedding

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about a group of people determined to win an award for making the biggest cookie ever.

Write about someone investigating a break-in at a bakery. The only thing missing? A very secret ingredient.

Write about two people who run rival bakeries, but fall in love during their town’s annual holiday festival.

Write about someone trying to recreate a grandparent’s signature baked good from memory.

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