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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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“29 for Dinner” by Lauren McLaughlin

Submitted to Contest #100

29 for Dinner From her vantage point at the kitchen counter, Addison could see that the conversation on the patio was flowing smoothly. A promising sign since eight virtual strangers were meeting for the first time. They were all neighbors on one cul-de-sac in a newly constructed community, and Addison had made this grand gesture, a dinner party to get to know her those who would be living closest to her family. So far, it seemed to be going well. She removed a pan of warm canapés from the oven, transferred them to a serving plate,...

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“A Forced Tea Party” by Red Eleven

Submitted to Contest #100

The sack over my head itched my face and fingers dug into my skinny 12-year-old arms, fingers of adults. All I could think of was why I didn't accept Luther's invitation to tea. My heart was in my throat and I could barely breathe through it. I thought I'd be okay ignoring Luther, that he would simply leave me alone. How stupid of me. I should have known better. My breaths rattled as the men dragged me through a door, which I knew was a door because my foot caught on the threshold and I would've tripped if not for them half carrying me ...

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“Family, But Not Quite” by BEE Writer

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There was a storm raging war right outside. Against what, it’s not exactly clear. Had the wispy clouds of white finally had enough of being ousted and pushed aside by the rich fluffiness of marshmallow cream? Had the sky decided to eliminate the dirt and stain littering the crystal blue it was supposed to reflect? Maybe it was all of that and none of it. It was preposterous in the first place to assume that a simple combination and mix of chemicals and earthly elements would have a mind of their own to wage something as humane as war. Oh...

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“The Assassin, The Agent, The Heir” by Carly Pierce

Submitted to Contest #100

The assassin had a job to do. He knew that, and repeated it over and over in his mind as he stalked through the gathering snow drifts close to the house. Despite the infernal white flakes starting to come down harder above him, this was a job he was confident he could execute. Sasha would be out by then, the children asleep in their beds, leaving him free to take care of his target once and for all. It was past sunset, though in the winter that meant little. In daylight, the house might have been something to behold, but then, with most of ...

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“GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #100

           We were very excited to be going on an Italian Cruise. Not just the fact that it was a cruise, but, an Italian one. Our itinerary would be as follows: fly to Genoa, Italy, drive to Savona, where we would board the ship. First stop would be Palma de Majorca, then on to Barcelona, Spain, overnight to Malta, then over to Sicily, sail up to Rome and ending back in Savona.            There will be day stops ...

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“The Women's Epicurean Wallflower Social” by Joan McMenamin

Submitted to Contest #100

Yes friends, I have found myself in that place, where there is no escape from the potluck and the store-bought stuffs, intended to encourage the bolstering of one’s ego and the demise of one’s hotplate. Here I am, a women’s social that is not the bar downtown, but has enough booze to require a liquor license surveillance on the residence that is hosting the event. Gals have gone so far as to purchase super special miniature quad Crock pots with bubbling Vienna sausages, beans with brown sugar, teriyaki dip, and some sort of brothy ...

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“Phoenix” by Mary Evans

Submitted to Contest #100

The chair beneath Sarah Marino squeaked with age as she lowered herself onto it. In front of her, on the warm wooded second-hand table they had bought at Goodwill, were three plates filled with the warm food she had made. Being lazy and seventeen, she had only learned how to make a few dishes (omelets, spaghetti, stir fry), and so the pile of eggs and broccoli on the plates had already worn her taste buds of any flavor they could possibly have had. She was waiting for her father and little brother to come out of their rooms, though she didn...

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“LEGACIES” by Ibrahim Maryam

Submitted to Contest #100

"Does it have to be on a table?". Manic laughter. "Be.. because we do not dine on a table in my home". More hysteric laughter. I don't quite understand what might sound funny to them but I do love the laughter. It is better than the silence and the staring as if I just fell from the skies. Everyday I come into the class, right from the hallway, I can feel their silent stares burning through my skin, the strange inquisitive look they give me every morning till my skin melts and stick s to my chair so I can't get up,not when they are arou...

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“Rice Pancakes” by Shelly Gray

Submitted to Contest #100

The day started as it always did— with the cock-a-doodle-doo of the rooster across the street, chanting music the next block over and below our bedroom window, the neighbor whistled as he watered his newly planted fruit trees. Dawn was typically when people were beginning their day, with exercising and buying their food for the day at the market or, for seafood, the wet market. It was our last day in Vietnam and I suddenly felt the pressure to make every moment count. My husband and I planned to spend our last night in a luxury hotel and vis...

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“Purpose” by Joe Swanson

Submitted to Contest #100

“We are gathered here today to attempt a new approach to weight loss. Many of us have over the years grown more than fond of ourselves, if you know what I mean. Eating disorders come in all shapes and flavors.” That is when everyone laughed and I began to dream about the days when metabolism could be blamed for everything. No longer an option for weight loss, weight gain, weight manipulation, all are fair game when it comes to indoctrinating us with the notion we are not perfect. We of course know we are not perfect and that i...

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“The Dinner Party” by Donavan Barrier

Submitted to Contest #100

The slop cascaded into the bowl like diarrhea. The squelch as the wet ingredients landed was disgusting on the ears. The lights around the house flickered every so often as the wind beat itself menacingly against the wooden house. Each of them took a seat at the table, seldom looking at each other. The room was quiet; the slightest noise could seem as loud as a boulder crashing through a window. They each chewed the stuff quietly, slowly enough that it seemed as if their jaws didn't move at all.        &nbs...

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“New Beginnings” by J.L. Anderson

Submitted to Contest #100

"Ah. Nothin' like a fine meal after a hard day's work," Rhogar sighs contentedly, sitting back in his corner of the booth as he sips his dark ale. Dishes for two meat pies sit on the table in front of him, licked clean. "Aye, and no finer place for a meal than the Felnuth Tavern in all of Thradnyss," Vladislak agrees. His eyes scan the other patrons of the tavern, doubtless looking for a woman who might be persuaded to go home with him. However, his roving eyes find no one more interesting that his companions at his own table, and so his att...

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“Valentine's day” by Iman Bellatrach

Submitted to Contest #100

A girl in amazon forest, taking pictures of the most amazing animals with great joy. She took the pictures to the magazine she works in. The editor saw Amanda’s work; he loved every single picture, and said to her:"this is your best last work you did for this magazine." she was happy for moment and then she was:"what? What do you mean by my last work here?!", He replied:"well Amanda you know the magazine aren’t doing well lately so the board decided to lay off some of the staff. I am very sorry. And hey look for the bright side Valentine's d...

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“Wrong table.” by Vedanth P

Submitted to Contest #100

I watched in my balcony as the wind blew the clothes from my neighbours clothesline away, the sky had gone dark grey. I shut the window barely missing him cursing the wind. The radio blasted out a warning to stay indoors in Spanish. I grabbed the keys to my house, switched off the lights in my room, grabbed my jacket of the coat hook and stepped outside as the wind ravaged the town, strewing the vegetables from the farmer market littering the tiny cobblestone paths. Which wound and crossed like a stitch in a complex yet harmonious pattern. I...

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“We Fall Apart” by Krystal Estipular

Submitted to Contest #100

Today is my high school's homecoming, and as I drove to school, I reminisced about all that had occurred previously. High school, they say, is the finest time in your life. Yes, I had a lot of good experiences, thanks to my friends and classmates for making it so memorable and enjoyable. If you do it with your buddies, violating the rules may be much more enjoyable!! Friends, wow FRIENDS Believe me when I say I had the finest high school experience because I had the best buddy. Well, I used to have four greatest pals back then; they call...

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