Write a story about someone who thinks their life is a romcom and they’re the protagonist.

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“The One” by Thom With An H

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“Howdy, ma’am," he said, sitting down on the barstool next to her. “My name is Charlie and before the night is over I’ll have your attention, your name, and your phone number.” “Excuse me, what?”“I said, Howdy…” “I heard you the first time Cowboy,” she replied crisply, taking a sip of what looked like whiskey. “I come here every Friday night, and I have for more than two years. You aren’t the first to try and fail. I always arrive by myself and always go home alone.”“Well, first of all, I don’t plan on taking you home. Secondly, yo...

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“Meet Cute” by Beth Elliott

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Beep beep beep. The alarm clock on your bedside table goes off, and your hand shoots out from beneath your mountain of comforters and pillows to smack it into silence. You shoot up in bed, already smiling, and the day begins. Katy Perry’s “Eye of the Tiger” plays as you roll your morning montage. The steps are always the same: hot shower (don’t forget to shampoo your hair into a tall spike and laugh in that carefree way you do), brush teeth and write your morning affirmations in the steam on the mirror (follow it with a kiss that leaves a ...

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“How Little the Painter Cares for the Girl” by Jim Firth

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‘It's on the house,’ I said, as I flashed The Painter my prettiest smile and handed him his espresso. He always gets free coffee when I’m on shift. I hope he appreciates that. Has he noticed the effort I’ve been putting into my appearance? I’ve been eating, sleeping, and exercising right. Today, I wore a pair of leggings that made my butt look great. I didn’t see him checking my shapely frame out, but it’s exactly that kind of artistic aloofness in him that I find irresistible. The fact that I can’t seem to build a rapport with him just...

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“Covered in Glitter” by Mia Klare

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Barbie gets up on time each morning without the need for an alarm. She opens the curtains and welcomes the sunshine, and then she heads to her 50s decorated kitchen to have a glass of sparkling water and fresh fruit. Her morning routine is so precise that it takes her exactly an hour to get ready for her day, never a minute more or less. Not bad for a young woman whose mother named her after her favorite doll. She drives her economy car to work with her favorite pop tunes playing on the radio and a smile on her pretty face. Her highlighted b...

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“Rom Com Gone Wrong” by Haley Roeder

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The Man I’m never early to work. I hate every moment between the second I enter the grey building on the corner of 4th and – I wish I was joking – Pleasant Street, and the moment I leave. My cube, my boss, and my coworkers can all go to hell. I’m early today because I’m going to get paid to write my resignation letter on the company’s dime without any of the usual lot of rubberneckers looking over my shoulder. Just because I have a cube and not an office doesn’t mean its okay to have a look-see whenever you please, Kevin, you prying prick. A...

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“20 questions” by CoCo Lee

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When I look into Aaron’s eyes, I feel little brown butterflies flutter and bounce around in my stomach. He catches my gaze and holds it, and then smiles. I smile too. I feel like I'm starring in a rom-com whenever I'm with him. “I’m glad you’re here.” He says softly while returning his gaze back to the cassettes he fumbles with. I pause, and search his face intently, then I mutter a mere, “Me too.” I stare at him and study all his mannerisms I have memorized. He stops and immediately stares me dead in the eye, ideas spinning around in that...

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“Solipsism” by Paige Leppanen

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Abby didn’t curl her hair often, but today she wanted to look perfect. Her lips were stained red and her black lashes elongated. Every time she moved she sparkled—she’d tried a new body shimmer spray and she couldn’t stop admiring her arms as she stretched them out in front of her. Yet she knew enough about men to know that she didn’t want to look like she was trying too hard, so she dressed casually but strategically. Her favorite denim shorts and a sapphire shirt with a neckline that teased men. She knew this was the date that he’d tell ...

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“Expectation” by Andrew Andrews

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Thursday, September 15thGive up any expectation of today. Of tomorrow. Or the day after.I gave up my expectation of tomorrow to empower my intentions for today.Little did I know, my expectations for today would also go quite wrong.But that’s okay.I hope she’s somewhere right now, experiencing some super cool worthwhile experience valuable enough to be absent from work today. In the bigger picture, the unexpected sometimes happens for good reasons. And bad moments hopefully come and go.Life is poetry, and God a harsh editor. Clutchi...

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“And Your Meet Cute Is...” by Kristin Johnson

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Ms. Loren studies the questionnaire. “Where would you like your meet cute to happen?” “Oh, definitely someplace unusual.” Ms. Loren glances at a menu of options. “Accidental crashing into each other at the coffee shop is our most popular option.” Emmy shakes her head. “Then everyone will be bumping into each other in my favorite coffee shop. Think of the craziness. Hard to get to the counter and order a latte.” “Well, no, because everyone will choose their favorite coffee shop.” “True. Is that really the most popular option...

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“Some Like It Cold” by William Simon

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David came from a long line of Rom-com protagonists. His parents had met on a blind date not realizing that his father was a corporate lawyer working for the multinational that was trying to buyout his mother’s quirky little bookshop so they could build high-rise apartments. Needless to say high jinks ensued, hearts were warmed, and David had spent his adolescent summers working at his parents bookshop. His grandmother had been best friends with his grandfather and had even agreed to be the “best man” at his wedding before they realised, ...

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“Flip Phone Fantasy” by Kate Tobar

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The London underground would be more enjoyable if it didn’t come with so many bumps, rumbles and ear-splitting screeches. My watch pings to tell me I’ve hit my noise limit, and I can’t help but wince as the sound takes me away from the worn pages of the romance novel on my lap. I’ve done this journey home so many times now, yet the sound still cuts through me just like the first time I heard it. After the tiring week of work that I’ve just had, all I want to do is bury my head and my heart into this book for the weekend, get w...

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“Meet-Cutes” by Christine Bardos

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I slip on my sleek, black heels before promptly applying a fresh glob of lip gloss, shade Princess Passion, of course. If I head out of the door in one minute, I’ll be getting in my regularly scheduled leave-the-apartment-in-a-rush right on time. I pause in front of the mirror, give my hair a flip and a fluff, then exit my door with a quick breath. When I turn the corner, I see him behind the slow-closing elevator doors. Right on schedule. “Hold, please!” I scurry across the hallway using one hand to grip my Saint Laurent purse a...

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“Something Real Together” by Hannah Gonzalez

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Do you ever feel like you’re more than one person? Like people see you as someone other than who you really are? There could be so many versions of us as we exist in the minds of others, each one unique based on the perceptions of whoever we interact with. Maybe it’s because we behave differently with certain people. Maybe it’s their doing entirely, and the way they choose to see us remains completely out of our control. For me, that happens with love. I don’t mean that I behave differently when I’m around people I’m interested in ...

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“The Door to Love” by Samyah Fadel

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"So what do you think?" Gabriel leaned against the lobby counter, his elbows firmly planted on the faux marble. All the better to act as a prop for his head in his hands while he waited for an answer to the question he had just asked. Cristina stared up at him from her the chair behind the counter where she had been busy with clerical tasks to wrap up the end of her shift at the hotel for the day. Her incredulous expression and the slow shake of her head starkly juxtaposed themselves against Gabriel's obvious excitement. "Gabes, babes. I...

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“Like the Movies” by Katharine Johns

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Potentially sensitive content: brief allusions to drinking, intoxication, language, and sexual activity Jenna woke up at 6am like it was the perfect day. She cleaned herself in a dingy dorm shower, listening to bubbly pop music. Her adult braces showed as she smiled in the mirror, donning a pair of straight-cut blue jeans and a colorful t-shirt, both generic brands. She brushed out her long, straight hair and added a thin layer of makeup to her face. Looking at herself, she saw Andie Anderson, Carrie Bradshaw, or Holly Golightly. She ev...

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Write a story about someone who thinks their life is a romcom and they’re the protagonist.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 15 stories

“The One” by Thom With An H

“Meet Cute” by Beth Elliott

“How Little the Painter Cares for the Girl” by Jim Firth

“Covered in Glitter” by Mia Klare

“Rom Com Gone Wrong” by Haley Roeder

“20 questions” by CoCo Lee

“Solipsism” by Paige Leppanen

“Expectation” by Andrew Andrews

“And Your Meet Cute Is...” by Kristin Johnson

“Some Like It Cold” by William Simon

“Flip Phone Fantasy” by Kate Tobar

“Meet-Cutes” by Christine Bardos

“Something Real Together” by Hannah Gonzalez

“The Door to Love” by Samyah Fadel

“Like the Movies” by Katharine Johns

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