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Write a story in which two people who know each other are introduced — but neither person admits to knowing the other.

Posted in Fluff on Oct 26, 2022

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“Of All The People...” by Madison Smith

Submitted to Contest #56

Caroline and Ollie’s wedding was the event of the century. Elaborate decorations, flowers as far as the eye could see, a cake larger than a child, and over 500 guests. That was what happened when a super wealthy and popular woman married a super wealthy and popular man. The ceremony was beautiful and tear-jerking, but the reception was where the party started.          In a hall that rivaled the length of a football field, people were shuffling and mingling about. Drinks were free flowing, as wer...

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“Gallery of Memories” by K. M. Carpenter

Submitted to Contest #56

Trigger warning: self-harm     You act as if you don't remember me, yet I know you do. How could you forget? How could either of us forget? Sometimes, I wake up in the night, clawing at my skin. Feeling the water droplets balance on my fingertips. Watching the bubbles float around me, crystalline, twirling in a graceful dance, beautiful given any other circumstance. Of course, you don't know that. But you know me, and I know you, so why aren't you saying anything? Is it the guilt? I wish it was the guilt that stilled my t...

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“Bloodbath Of Greed” by Jamela Faye

Submitted to Contest #56

"So, Ruth, this is Julian and Julian this is Ruth. She came from my class and he is my boyfriend! Please be nice to each other~"***It was this dayEither both of us were introducedI know this guy, very well.I know how my brother went missing and this guy murdered him with ease...What's the point in smiling in front of him? It's disgusting... I can smell blood from his clothes and I can see through that fake smile of his...Soon after I catch your suspicious acts, I'll capture you on the spot,Julian...***"Brother! Please don't go!"Little Ruth s...

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“Liberty in Death” by Nandan Prasad

Submitted to Contest #56

Someone famous once said, “We are who we are only by the choices we make.”I made a choice once. I made a choice to escape my past life, and start afresh. Everyone and everything I knew, I lost contact with. I don’t regret that choice.I don’t regret that choice because it’s what turned me from a monster, to something genuinely likeable; an angel of sorts.Or so I thought.Apparently, my boss organizes office parties every Saturday, and invites everyone.I hate them. I hate them so much. Office parties are nauseating. Disgusting. Sick. Useless. A...

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“I Spy With My Little Eye a... Spy?” by Lily Kingston

Submitted to Contest #56

Agent Connors Time: 19:01 Location: Jessica and James Jordan’s Wedding Reception “When we get married, promise me one thing?” Angela asked me. “What?” She held the petal of a dying lily in her hand. “Do not use the same florist as Jessica and James. I mean seriously? What did these flowers do to deserve death?” “Twelve counts of premeditated murder,” I said. “Damn,” she smiled, “remind me not to mess with them.” “You got it, babe.” Angela surfed the reception’s endless white-clothed tables until she found the one that had her name w...

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“We’re All Grownups Here!” by P. Jean

Submitted to Contest #56

(Write a story in which two people who know each other are introduced — but neither person admits to knowing the other.)The only way I can describe it is to say that it was the worst moment of my life.  ~~~~~I had finally gotten up my confidence, and with it enough nerve to actually put my money and my skills on the line for a ten day Photo Adventure Excursion to Iceland.  I was excited beyond description and totally preoccupied with checking my photography equipment. I was trying to decide how much stuff I wanted to...

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“How's Breakfast faring?” by Chimamaka Adeniyi🙅

Submitted to Contest #56

Cocoa B. couldn’t stop staring into strawberry J's eyes. He wanted to curse T. Knife for putting them in this sort of predicament.“Cocoa Bread, this is Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Jam, this is Cocoa Bread,” Table Knife's smile was very silver.Strawberry J averted her gaze from Cocoa. How could she not? He wondered why he wasn’t also averting his gaze but staring directly at her. She was very pretty, with her so colorfully branded and expensively molded glass jar; that beautiful hat she always wore that had little strawberry fruits on it,...

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“Mister Wolf” by Tim Law

Submitted to Contest #56

“Mister Wolf, please make the acquaintance of Madam Generous,” announced the party’s host Damian Foresworn. I nodded at the lady in the peacock suit who hid behind a half formed mask. I myself felt well concealed in my canine disguise. I detected something behind that beak and too much pinkness that I thought I knew. Those watery blue and grey eyes, or at least the one I could clearly view reminded me of a girl I knew and a VERY memorable night in Paris. “Mister Wolf, your first fundraiser?” the flamingo fluted. “Perhaps yes, perhaps no,” I ...

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“Old Acquaintances, Not Forgotten” by John K Adams

Submitted to Contest #56

Paolo and Claire recognized each other immediately. They only met briefly that one incident, ten years ago. They never met again. As Paulo’s wife, Melissa, introduced him to Tom and Claire, their eyes met. With one intense look, Claire asked him to remain silent about the past. He smiled, “Glad to meet you Claire. And you’re Tom?” Tom took his arm from Claire’s waist and shook hands with Paolo. Tom glanced around and leaned in. “These office get-togethers can be overwhelming. Let’s find a place where we can get acquainted.” They all agr...

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“Turning Point” by Jan H

Submitted to Contest #56

Marcie had talked non-stop since we left work. She was excited for me to meet her new boyfriend, but her voice was grating on my last nerve. Maybe at the next red light, I would jump out of the car and make my escape.No, I promised to go out for drinks and to meet Tobias. It wasn’t like there was anything else to do at this time of night. Working the night shift put a damper on social life.“Chloe, are you listening to me?” Marcie nudged me in the arm.“I’m listening,” I said."Then quit digging around in your purse and pay attention."“You were...

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“The Smiling Devil 2” by David Abu Bonsrah

Submitted to Contest #56

It was Henry's wedding and this day reminded me of my wedding surprise. Henry had fought very hard for his high school sweetheart after resolving the differences between both of them for almost a year. Not until I had helped my brother's future wife, Angel, put on her gown did I notice how far I had come. It had been ten years since Jermaine surprised me on my wedding day and with Angel's astonishing looks, so many things came back to mind.''How did Jermaine escape electrocution?'' this was one of the questions that popped up. The part of my...

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“Pitter Patter Pitter Patter ” by Anja Z

Submitted to Contest #56

MISTAKEN Part 2 Jacks perspective: People talk, people listen, people don’t understand. They say birds fly when thrown from their nest, but how do they fly without any knowledge that they have wings. Pitter Patter Pitter Patter They knock on my door they want to let me go insane, well guess what I’m not going to go insane. Seeing her the other day made me madder, but I just smiled at her. How can she be so clueless? They are here, they are listening. The last time I warned her, she ran and then Mike took control of my b...

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“renaissance (bonus track)” by Natalie Strawbridge

Submitted to Contest #56

Any last thoughts on”—Edwin looks down at his notebook—“Gabrielle?” It’s not a good sign if Edwin has already forgotten her name. I shake my head. Gabrielle had my least favorite kind of voice. She sang like the world was ending, and only vibrato could stop it. It’s the kind of comment I would usually say out loud, but I’m too tired to be snarky.We’re bringing in a new lead female vocalist, now that ours has decided to flee the country. That’s an exaggeration. Lilah got into grad school in Italy. To study opera. I’m trying not to think about...

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“Secerets 💙” by Ari Berri

Submitted to Contest #56

My name is March Spring. My father is a part of a spy organization. I've been apart of it since I turned thirteen. Three years ago. He said his son should "learn the ropes." I hate it. I didn't get a say in if I wanted to be apart of it or not. My dad just assumed I did. The only good thing is my best friend, Ryker, is there too. I'm not supposed to know him. He's actually a prisoner, but I go to visit him all the time. He won't escape, because he hates his family, my dads rivals, and doesn't want to go back. I'm going to see him right now, ...

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“The Other Side of the Story” by Jᴇʀᴇᴍʏ Rᴏᴢᴇɴ ✍

Submitted to Contest #56

Gerald suffered from the inability to say no. When asked to be a wingman on a blind, double date, his gut reaction was, “You know I hate blind dates, they terrify me and I can’t stand watching you with a woman. It’s the most cringe-worthy experience that any human being could endure; one’s skin literally crawls off the bones from watching it.” What he said was, “Yeah, sure, of course,” which he regretted, every time. “I knew I could count on you,” Mark said, “after Tommy and Finn bailed. Thanks man. I’ll text you the deets , you’re going...

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