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

Posted in Fluff on Oct 26, 2022

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“food for thought” by Tilda Ranebjörk

Submitted to Contest #100

Ben scooped a sizable portion of the pasta onto his plate. It made a wet sound on the porcelain. He took some flaky salt and sprinkled it on top. Mom was always a little shy with the spices, which left the food bland. His thoughts soon left the dinner-seasoning. He has bigger problems to tackle. There are three assignments left untouched due tomorrow on his desk, and on Wednesday they have this important exam that he still hasn’t studied for. Thing is, he can’t be bothered to care. The lasagna in his mouth is flaming hot. He tosses it around...

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“Polaroid blues” by Peter Oke

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A man in a rusty coat arrives at the entrance of a diner. He slowly reaches for his pocket with his wrinkled hand and retrieves a photo of what looks to be a much younger version of himself and a young woman standing beside him holding on to a baby. He compares the backdrop in the image to the current diner and exhales deeply. He walks into the diner pensively and goes past a laughing couple and then a young woman sat on her own looking through the window with her drink in front of her. He gives her a second look the goes passed her to find ...

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“A Joke Of A Life” by Aiyana Henderson

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“Mark, come on! We’re going to be late to the party!” Mark laughed to himself. His Italian wife, Rosa had a tendency to be dramatic about the smallest details imaginable. Who would have thought that he would travel to Sicily, Italy of all places? Rosa went over to Mark to kiss him on the cheek and then the lips. “Mi amore, why do you laugh at me so much?” He shook his head at her and said, “Because you’re making a big deal out of this. Honey, we’ll only be gone from home for a month.” Rosa pursed her lips. She hated it when Mark was right....

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“Coming Home” by Lauren Eason

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“It’s not that bad,” the man drawled with his thick, southern accent. “Not that bad?” The twenty-something male sitting by him pointed at the windows facing the street. It was dark gray outside with slanted rain pelting the glass so hard it rattled inside the little diner. “You young’uns don’t know nothing about no hurricanes,” the man muttered into his coffee. “Darlene! Tell ‘em you all would’ve shut down by now if it was going to be worse than this.” The waitress smirked as she poured the young man’s coffee. She set the pot down on t...

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“Café Reunion ” by Thabo Diutliuleng

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As I step through the door and enter the café, I can’t help but get nostalgic, it’s been 10 years after all since I’ve been in this place. The last I was here was probably around just after graduation back in high school, Jaden, Tyler, and I stayed here for like 6 hours since it would be our last before heading off to vacation and then college. Oh my gosh, Jaden and Tyler, my best friends, my brothers, from our junior until senior days, we saw each other through it all. Everyone always tells you that even some of the most inseparable high-sc...

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“Dine with lies” by Stories Through The Heart

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"Anna, you started working too?" "Oh! Both of our children were grown up pretty early, isn't it?" "Yes! After the death of there parents, John and me pamper them. And cherish them until they stand on there own feet." "Yes, we also, went to the hospital to check there mother." "We prey for there parents but, what we do. We can't change the destiny."  And more, and more, and more lies were spitting in front of us and we forced to hear them.  Those lies were stabbing my mind again and again and I am getting frustrated. I wanted to b...

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“Poker face” by Falu Ekandji

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"I swear it wasn't me, I didn't do it. ". Well, why are your fingerprints on that glass over there, Dimitri ? Dimitri! I have Called you at least three times, pass that glass over there to me! Are you ok? You have been acting strange since we got here. Yeah, I am good just a little nervous, you know, me and meeting new people. Yes, I know, that's why we are here. You really need to spend a lot more time around people. Anyway the table is set, go say hi to everyone.I could have sworn that was real. That ugly cops breath, his wrinkled shi...

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“Dirt Dinner” by Krystal Brown

Submitted to Contest #100

On Frankie’s first night underground, she had the second most interesting dinner that she would come to have in her entire life. The dinner started out identical to a regular mealtime at their previous home -they passed around delicious meat and a loaf of soft, warm, bread- but the energy was undoubtedly different.   It had been only 2 hours since Frankie had looked up at the blue sky for the very last time, shrugged, and thought, "Eh, it's overrated anyway," before making her descent down the three levels of concret...

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“The Dinner Party” by Edy Stoughton

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The Dinner Party Edy Stoughton I can’t explain to you how I got to the strange place I am getting ready to tell you about and it doesn’t really matter.  Trying to explain would only confuse you and make me sound crazy.  So my story begins with my arrival.  It felt like it was twilight and a damp fog borne on a chilly breeze swirled around my face.  As my eyes adjusted to the dim light I saw I was not alone.  Peering through the mist I made out a large, ornately carved oval table with several women seated ...

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“Cantine ” by Chris Jones

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I sat down heavily in the cantine. There were plenty of empty tables, even in the evening, even that day. Only a few were under the shade though, and the handful of us all sat at those few tables. So, we were apart but together. Everyone who wanted a table of their own had it, but there were two young men sharing their food together.  “You’re going to love it here, and you’re going to love this.” said one to the other. His companion was very tall and had the wrong hair to be really local, eagerly took the offered food.  “Didn’t...

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“The Case, a Murder” by Penny Polendina

Submitted to Contest #100

     Cienna Jenson. Sebastian Wells. Diana Everfields. Giani Frostfeather. Vincent Darkwood.       Five equally skilled detectives who had all heard of each other, and how amazing they were at their work. Yet that was all there was to their relationships with one another.       So that made it impossibly awkward and difficult for the five to sit down together and start discussing a supernatural case like they were longtime acquaintances or something. &...

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“Dinner among Friends?” by Heather Duckett

Submitted to Contest #100

On a stormy October evening, five guests arrived at the eerie Wilson Estate. George the caretaker became the butler for the evening. The maid Lizzie Bell was there as well. She had prepared the house within only two days. A cook named Bessie was hired for the evening due to the prior cook leaving her position. George nervously awaited the guests' arrival. He had only received a letter stating that the guests would be there in two days time. Sir Wilson did not say if he was going to attend as well and this was what made George nervous. Sir Wi...

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“Table” by Pika Chuu

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"Hey, is this seat taken?" I placed down my notes and plastered a fake smile as I faced at the owner of the oh-so-familiar voice and her friends. "No, it isn't. Sit if you want.", I mumbled and continued on reviewing for the upcoming quiz. I could hear them shuffling to sit down and placed their trays. "By the way, I'm Joanne and these are my friends Lucy, Hussey, and Heejin.", Joanne started making small talk as she ate her lunch, her friends looking at me, expecting a response. "I'm Olivia. I actually know you guys.", I gave them ...

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“Remembering a stranger ” by Maryam Whale

Submitted to Contest #100

The cold stung my nose and cracked my skin, though I don't mind. I have come to enjoy the coldness that January brings. It adds a pleasant tingle and isn't as irritating as summer, especially the sweat and humidity. I dug my chin further into my scarf, reveling in its warmth, the cup of coffee's heat leaked into my hands. Smuggled into warmth on a cold morning is one of winter’s finest bliss.  I walked down the street to my work, thankfully it was a walking mile away from my house. The world was drenched in gray tone with clouds camoufl...

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“The Fruithole Courts - A mid-summer comedy” by Ini Okaka

Submitted to Contest #100

You could cut the tension in the air with a sharp knife. Feet shifted uneasily. Someone started finger drumming on the table, and then stopped abruptly. The silence after the weird outburst only made the tense air even tighter. Around the table, nature didn't give a damn. Fireflies danced around the intensity, making beautiful light patterns unconcernedly. At looking distance, a sparkling green pool... Well, sparkled. You've got to hand it to the Khabunds, a courtyard dining area was bliss. A chair was awkwardly adjusted. A bag fell on the s...

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