Write about a character preparing a meal for somebody else.

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“A Sacrifice's Beloved Salvation ” by Vishakha Mukherjee

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I was thrilled to be this year’s sacrifice. The villagers were all too happy for a willing maiden. Every year to prevent the volcano above from erupting and enveloping everyone in a blanket of scalding lava, the villagers presented a virgin to the influential Oni to devour. That Oni was my hero. Clad in a silk, white yukata, I lathered myself with rose water, at the center of the ceremonious hut. Freshly plucked lilies cloaked the lingering scent of dried blood. Cinnamon marked my skin, tanned from working endless hours in the ...

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“The Last Meal ” by Ray Hope

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TW: domestic abuse The Last Meal It’s that time of the day, the time of the day Seema dreaded the most. She had to get the dinner ready, cooking in her spacious kitchen with a wide window overlooking the beautiful garden, the surrounding did nothing to uplift her mood, cooking only brought her fear and pain. I hope, he likes today’s dinner, a silent prayer she uttered. “I can’t cook”,” I’m not a good cook”, “I can’t follow recipes”, “it always turns out rubbish anyways” “I’m no good”, “no one likes me”, “It’s all my fault” her self-ta...

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“A Special Day” by Deborah Landers

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The easiest way to do this job, Rosa had discovered, was to not think about where the ingredients came from. She couldn't, after all, forget what they were, not when everything required so much processing from start to finish of meal preparations. But unlike Uthrik's previous cooks, she didn't say a word about it. She wouldn't eat the same fare, knowing what it was, and she wasn't even going to make her own food on the same kitchen utensils. She had been there to see the last three cooks become the meal they refused to make and knew that sil...

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“A meal and my thoughts. ” by Ifechukwude Nwaodor

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Rachael stared intently at her wedding picture. She sat on the luxury furry Gray cushion she had bought because she liked the feel beneath her fingers, legs crossed, an arm wrapped around her waist and the other lifted to her face with palms cupping her face. The television was muted and tuned in to food network. Next to the television was a picture of both of them placed at both ends. Hanging on the white painted wall was a worded frame with the words " If you love me, keep my commandments" and the Bible quotation John 14:15. ...

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“On Writing” by A.J. Lopez

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He’s at it again. Bursting guitar riffs, booming of drums, and throaty shrills echoed throughout the house. He’s writing.Every afternoon, her husband locks himself in his study, entering a world different from his life. His chosen songs make you think that he writes horror and thriller - because he does. He’s an international bestselling author, his publisher’s best brand. He produces two books a year, and he did it religiously for the past five years. But he’s also a father, living in a grand, spacious house, with three children and two dog...

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“Birthday Breakfast” by Robyn Jipp

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There is no answer when I tap gently on the closed door of my step-daughter’s bedroom. “Jenny?” I call out. “Can I open the door?” This at least elicits a noncommittal “Huh” which I choose to interpret as ‘Yes’. I turn the knob and push the door open. Jenny is seated at her desk in front of the computer, no doubt on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or God knows what kids spend all their time on. Her blonde hair is uncombed and she’s still dressed in the t-shirt and jogging shorts she had worn to bed last night. “What?” She questions,...

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“How I won my husband’s heart - the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach ” by Chacha Jaramillo

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First Christmas with no snow. Gotta blame it to Climate change, or maybe I got used to the cold winters here. The ‘white Christmas’ wasn’t white this time! A horror for many. Not for me. Fortunately for me it was perfect. Cold as usual. No snow. Minus the usual greenery, all looked grey. Pine trees were the only ones endured enough to accept the low temperatures, sleet and freezing rain. Still standing and holding its leaves. The sun up in the sky was super bright, easily playing tricks on us, reminiscent of the wonderful warm summer da...

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“Just in case, I love you” by Makayla Boline

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Amanda and her husband are now celebrating their third anniversary.Amanda was preparing the meal, steak and noodles- both their favorite meals. As Amanda was cooking the steak, her husband came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and whispering in her ear, "smells amazing, darling."Amanda smiled, "glad you think so."Their laughter filled the room."I love you," Amanda said, sighing."I love you too, so much, hey, I have to stop by the office to grab something for work, I should be home before you've finished," Austin said, grabbi...

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“Be Dauntless, To Face Every Storms” by Vailor In Dark

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Be Dauntless, To Face Every StormsShort story by: Vailor In DarkThis is the day that I anticipated the most.It's not the first time that I'll do this...but I hope this time...I could make this...perfectly.We often desire to do things what we wanted to do in the very first place, practicing and practicing until we make it just right. And this time I want to make this...viand for my Mom, impeccable.Adobo is the Philippines' national dish, it's not questionable for the reason that it's tasty,yummy,and delicious for a viand. It perfectly suits i...

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“A Night To Remember ” by Muskaan Aggarwal

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Ringggg……..ring……...ring……..ring…...A loud ringing sound made its way into Mia’s ears, waking her up from her deep slumber. Slowly, her left hand made an appearance from under the navy blue blanket, switching off the alarm. Peeling away the duvet from her body after five minutes of tossing and turning in the bed, she slowly climbed out, checking the time on her phone on her way down the hall. 5:30 P.M. Perfect. Mia grinned. Making her way into the kitchen, Mia tied an apron securely around her body, protecting her clothes...

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“A Harmless Meal” by Casey Morin

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Wow. What a crazy world I live in. There was so much to see, so much going on. With my whole life up to this point having occurred in our home, I was a little overwhelmed being out in the open for the first time. My older sisters had told me about the outside world but being out here for myself is totally different. A lot of this I had sensed on my older sisters when they returned from outside our home. But it was so much more substantial being able to experience it myself. This was my first time outside of my family’s home since I w...

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“Love, Masala” by Asmita Kodityala

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I always envisioned myself coming home from college and stepping into the rich aroma of cardamom, cloves, coriander, and curry leaves. Now, I have to somehow recreate that. Knowing the recipe by heart, I decide to make my mom’s twist on baingan bharta- Indian comfort food made with eggplants, cashew and coconut sauce, and lots and lots of masala. It is usually eaten with chapati or flatbread, and I know that only my mom can make the perfectly round chapatis. It doesn’t help that she’s coming over after the pandemic- the meal has ...

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“Burned Food” by HBR Patel

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'Nothing can come near the taste of your food.' 'Don't butter me up, darling. I am trying to prepare it from a recipe.' 'Waiting eagerly to taste the delicacies.' 'Yeah. Don't worry, this time I won't alter sugar with salt.' saying this, Bella started smiling. Tim, her husband, was on the other side of the phone. He couldn't see her wife smiling. Tim could only imagine how Bella was smiling. That was all he wanted for her: a smiling face without any worry. 'Yeah, Please don't do that. Last time, I failed to gulp even one morsel. Please, this...

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“A Casserole” by Kayley Dickins

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His best work had always been done when under pressure and he had no doubt that would be true here too. He was armed with a cookbook he had purchased when he moved to the city to make him look travelled and experienced, but he was concerned it wouldn’t be enough, there was about an hour before he had to leave for the hospital and hope was quickly fading that he was going to have finished on time. With his ingredients spread in front of him, it was looking like hard work. Perhaps after a week on hospital food his partner would prefer a takeaw...

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“Food - Soothes the Soul” by Sharlene Addison

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Tonight, it's finally here; no turning back now. Seleena has planned a dinner for her two children. They neither like nor associate with each other. God saw fit to send them to her 10 years apart never developing a sibling bond. She thinks they try to tolerate her most of the time. She is now retired at an old age of 67. Thinking of her family she shakes her head and realizes she has such a dysfunctional family. She thought by this time in her life she would have a little control over something but definetly that's not the case.She was exc...

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Write about a character preparing a meal for somebody else.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 157 stories

“A Sacrifice's Beloved Salvation ” by Vishakha Mukherjee

“The Last Meal ” by Ray Hope

“A Special Day” by Deborah Landers

“A meal and my thoughts. ” by Ifechukwude Nwaodor

“On Writing” by A.J. Lopez

“Birthday Breakfast” by Robyn Jipp

“How I won my husband’s heart - the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach ” by Chacha Jaramillo

“Just in case, I love you” by Makayla Boline

“Be Dauntless, To Face Every Storms” by Vailor In Dark

“A Night To Remember ” by Muskaan Aggarwal

“A Harmless Meal” by Casey Morin

“Love, Masala” by Asmita Kodityala

“Burned Food” by HBR Patel

“A Casserole” by Kayley Dickins

“Food - Soothes the Soul” by Sharlene Addison

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Start or end your story with two characters sitting down for a meal.

Write a story where a meal or dinner goes horribly wrong.

Write about a group of strangers — or people who know each other, but may as well be strangers — eating together.

Write a story that involves a secret or magic ingredient.

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