Write about someone who books a bargain vacation, only to be told when they arrive that they need to share a hotel suite with a stranger.

Posted in Dramatic on May 19, 2021

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“Hotel, Unfortunately, for Two” by Jonathan Shephard

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Mark slapped the tickets on the receptionist’s counter. “Has the plane left?” He panted. “Nope,” She happily said, “You’re just in time, we’re about to board your zone now.” Mark took a deep sigh. As he walked onto the plane, he shuffled his way down the narrow lane. He was in the back, right next to the jet engine that roared to life when they were up in the sky. Mark sighed again. “Well, that’s what I get for bargain hunting,” he fussed as he scanned over his vacation pamphlet. The hard-working store manager had earned a we...

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“Friendship In Unusual Places” by Zoe Holway

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The plane's turbulence worsened, and Angelina's stomach did a backflip. The scenery that flitted by changed- a bright sun, then a galaxy-colored sky, and then, finally, blazing lights treading forward into the darkness, marching through cities, stomping out darkness. Angelina felt a strange sense of comfort. Despite being almost 25, she was still afraid of the dark. It was one of her deepest secrets, not because it incapacitated her, but because it was embarrassing. “Society weaves what it likes. Those who follow might never find themselves....

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“BARGAIN VACATION” by Author Babidi

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Sunny Oh my goooosh! “Welcome to me, United Kingdom! I will make sure to make the best out of my life for the whole three days!” I yelled when I got out from the airport. Some of the people are looking at me, confused, as to why the hell I am shouting right after I got out from the exit. Well, nobody cares! This is my short vacation and no one can stop me from having fun! “Right! I should go to the hotel suite I reserved” I told myself and walk excitedly towards the taxi lane. After half an hour of trip, I reached the hotel I wil...

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“A Change is as Good as a Rest” by Kate Goldsack

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I’m not the kind of person to book a holiday on a whim but sometimes, needs must. It had been a crappy few months and I don’t particularly want to dwell on it, but let’s just say that my flat is now being rented by someone else, my boyfriend is now fucking someone else and my faithful doggo is now being walked by someone else. In the space of eight short weeks I’ve been forced to come to terms with my own temporality and it’s a bitch. So like I said, needs must. It was actually my mum who found this bargain holiday and presented me with...

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“Melody of Ocean” by Alaska Young

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It has been 5 years since I started living on my own in this busy city of Tokyo. 5 years since me and my band members seperated paths. I had been vocalist in a well-to-do band. We weren't that bad, but we lacked certain things needed to maintain a band. So we had to seperate. Since then I had been working in a jazz bar as a bartendar. But ironically, even in this busy city, the feeling of loneliness had been looming over me like a dark shadow. It wasn't physical loneliness. I had friends with whom I could talk and go out drin...

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“Oh, Not You” by Kai Khalili

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“Who’re you?” The question came out harsher than intended. Though it wasn’t without reason. Standing at the door of his booked suite for a long-awaited vacation he had worked an average of two months’ worth of double shifts to afford, Jim was the least pleased to find a stranger sitting on his soon-to-be-bed, unpacking. The stranger in question seemed just as surprised, though far less vocal about it. He stood by the bed with a calm demeanor, as if assessing the situation, then turned to fully face Jim with an apologetic smile. “It app...

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“Paradise” by Sophia Cusick

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Everybody loves to travel. Seeing new things, tasting new foods, and meeting new people is always a fascinating experience. The only con to travelling is how expensive it can be. Booking a flight, getting a hotel, and sightseeing can add up to thousands of dollars. I know they say “jobs fill your pockets, adventures fill your soul” but you have to find a way to fill your pocket before filling your soul. And let’s just say, right now my pockets aren’t exactly filled. “You can book Aruba for 3 days,” the travel agent said, pulling me ou...

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“The Third Pillar of My Life” by Lisa M

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I've heard of immediate gratification before. I've heard colleagues, friends and family talk about how it's freeing-- the way your entire body collapses and releases endorphins— all the tension releasing from your shoulders and chest. I didn't know this life-- this feeling. As with all things, I was always cautious and waited and overanalyzed every purchase in life. But finally, in that moment, I knew the way that the rest of the world felt. With a ring from my phone, confirming my flight and hotel accommodations, my all inclusive vacation t...

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“Restricted Cacation” by Austin Gibson

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Late one day on the factory floor two employees were at each other again. Just then the boss, Noisy, stepped in. Guess Who, Sorry cut it out. Now, why do I always seem to have to come and break you two? I don't want to hear anything from you two yet. I am going to give you guys three choices. One I could let both of you go. Two both of you go to therapy together. Three one of you takes the whole next week. Neither of them wants to get fired or have to go to therapy so they pointed at each other and said he takes time off. Since y...

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“Trouble in The Maldives ” by Silvia Jonathan

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I have never been so mortified in my life. I was standing in front of the most beautiful man I have ever seen, in just my towel and it’s definitely not in the way you’re thinking. He doesn’t look surprised to see me but I’m as confused as you are. Okay, you’re probably wondering what went on that led to this moment. Let me explain… And to do that, I’ll have to go back a bit. Not too much, but just so you get the gist. My ...

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“The weird hotel called Pouli” by Ad Astra

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The sunlight was passing through the window of the room, it wasn't a normal room, to say the least. The walls were dark with a pattern of unknown symbols, like flowers or something like that, I wasn't sure then and I'm not sure now. There weren't beds instead, they were carpets, enormous carpets, I think it is because of the price. I asked for the cheapest and I got the cheapest. More than the room was almost empty, except for that window, of course, to make it even weirder, it had a triangle form and the cristal seemed a bit broken, it was ...

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“Existence” by Murat May

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“Here your key is. ” the receptionist said, smiling to Luka and handed the key. “Third floor, room 302” he added.“Thank you “ Luka said and got the key, put it in his pocket then lifted his bag and put it on his back. He started to walk towards the stairs. Since he felt very tired of travelling, he climbed the stairs slowly. When he came up to the third floor, he looked at the room number written on the key and kept walking. He stood at the door, drew a deep breath and released slowly. He opened the door and took a step inside. He looke...

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“Bright Sequins and Big Palm Trees” by Neliza Drew

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A vacation. A real vacation. One without parents or a boyfriend who’d soon become an ex. Maia had been trying to contain her excitement all week, but it was finally here. The plane bounced onto the tarmac and taxied toward the small building she assumed was the airport. From above, she had seen glimpses of brilliant blue waters through the open shade of the man across the aisle. If she’d been able to choose her own seat, she’d have picked a window spot for sure, but she was just happy to win the office drawing for a tropical getaway. On the...

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Write about someone who books a bargain vacation, only to be told when they arrive that they need to share a hotel suite with a stranger.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 148 stories

“Hotel, Unfortunately, for Two” by Jonathan Shephard

“Friendship In Unusual Places” by Zoe Holway

“BARGAIN VACATION” by Author Babidi

“A Change is as Good as a Rest” by Kate Goldsack

“Melody of Ocean” by Alaska Young

“Oh, Not You” by Kai Khalili

“Paradise” by Sophia Cusick

“The Third Pillar of My Life” by Lisa M

“Restricted Cacation” by Austin Gibson

“Trouble in The Maldives ” by Silvia Jonathan

“The weird hotel called Pouli” by Ad Astra

“Existence” by Murat May

“Bright Sequins and Big Palm Trees” by Neliza Drew

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Write about someone who goes to extreme lengths to get themselves to a tropical island.

Start your story with someone emerging from the sea, and end it with them looking up at the stars.

Write about someone who’s lived on a tropical island their whole life and is leaving it for the very first time.

Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

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