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

Posted in Middle School on Oct 25, 2022

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“Proposal” by Dee Wes

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"Marry me," I heard.My tongue was feasting on a juicy miniature tomato from the salad we made. Cool tomato juice mixed well with the forkful of baby spinach wearing ranch dressing. My mouth smiled happy with the taste. I was happy in the moment, then he stole my vibe.The lake date had been my idea because I wanted a chance to meet up and actually receive Aries' attention. I had always given my attention whilst remaining responsible for my household when he visited over the course of twenty-two years. I felt we needed to do more than share a ...

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“Champion” by Calen Cross

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“The chosen champions of the realms, Sir Donovan for the Kingdom of Flugefell and Sir Wilhelm for the Kingdom of Gilhere!” We sat across from each other, a plate piled high in front of us. Neither of us had touched the food. We sat and sized each other up, the fate of the kingdoms in our hands and our stomachs. Breaking bread with one another had been a tradition of the realms going back for thousands of years, so far that no one truly could tell you when the tradition had begun. It started out as a friendly gesture- breaking...

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“Fixed With Food” by Kir Fowler

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I felt my mind come back to me from sleep. I yawned and rolled over to see if he was there. Of course, he wasn't. Derek had been going to work early and coming back late every single day for a month. Not only that but he'd been going on a lot of 'business trips' lately. Last month, he hadn't gone on a single business trip but, within the last month, he'd gone on six to eight. I groaned and got up to get ready for work. While I went through my usual morning routine I thought about how I'd gotten into this mess. I met Derek in Vegas. And like ...

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“Fight Me” by Hannah Fransen

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Ava dragged her sword across the cold concrete, the blade sending bright red sparks into the shadowed night. She locked eyes with Joy, who let her own sword illuminate in a trail of sparks.The two circled each other, not daring to break their stares, despite the moonlight glinting off the edges of the longswords."Do it," Joy gritted, baring her teeth at Ava. She waved a hand over her chest, raising her voice, "Strike me!"Ava curled her fingers tighter around the hilt, sliding her hand up towards the chappe as she surveyed Joy.&nbsp...

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“Bacon And Lanarous” by Arshiya Moin

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Bacon And Lanarous Cizon and Dorron sat down in the comfort of their wooden dining table which specifically represented the dining for two near the fireplace on the perfect night which was dark but loud by the deafening sounds of thunder and rain, the best time to fill tummies with deliciously prepared meal and slip in the comfort of warm and cozy sheets. The smell of the soil outside was soothing but their noble wooden cabin love...

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“Fishy Dinner” by Robert Cherny

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REEDSY WRITING CONTEST #249: Breaking Bread Start or end your story with two characters sitting down for a meal. The man, seated with his back to a large tree, its roots shielding him on three sides, hastily dropped the raw fish he was eating to grab his rifle. The woman who stood before him wore the uniform of the enemy. Her rifle, capable of shooting much further than the one he carried, was casually slung over her shoulder, across her back, signaling that she didn’t consider him a threat. The string of fish that hung from her belt held ...

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“First Love, Last Love” by Gie Garcia

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I watch the lady place the neatly folded napkin above our plates as the finishing touch for this dinner date. I heaved a deep sigh of contentment as I look how perfect this day could be... The excitement I am feeling as if the 68 years old me is back on the day I first met my first love. I met her back when I was 16 - the age when we are all reckless, ambitious, and happy-go-lucky. I was on my tattered denim jeans matched with my leather jacket carrying my guitar as I walk towards the place where I usually met my band members. I am not bragg...

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“A SPECIAL LUNCH AND A PHONE CALL” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Priyanka received a phone call. It was an unknown number. First, she hesitated. Then she picked up the call. The lady on the other side of the call introduced herself as an old friend from Yashoda Hospital and she reminded her about Priyanka’s blood donation stunts. Priyanka remembered the incidence and recollected the lady. She told her, “It was not any stunt Aunty. I genuinely donated blood at that time. Though it was not used for the patient you were referring to. By the way I am not seeking any fame or remuneration for my deeds. Neither ...

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“Impossible Promises” by Speedy Art

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* Content Warning: Alcohol * More than anything, she wanted to leave. She wanted to pack up, wave farewell, and disappear down that road. The highway stood with wide open arms, inviting anyone who wanted a quick getaway. She gazed bitterly out the window at the darkening sky. Hate bubbled up in her chest, waiting for anyone to walk through the door. As soon as they did, the anger would spill out, ambushing whoever was unfortunate enough to see her first. She had spent the day doing nothing, and everything. She had worked until her ...

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“An Empty Grave” by Emily Waldner

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Eva and her grandmother began to place down the clay plates around the small, wooden table prepared for two. The sunlight streamed in through the thin scraps of cloth that shielded the window. “Eva dear,” her grandmother said to her as she sat down at the table,”Where were you yesterday? You did not tell me that you were going to anyone’s house” Eva went pale and didn’t look at her grandmother as she said,”Nowhere special, just climbing trees near the river.” “You are not to go there anymore. You might fall in and drown. You cannot...

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“Sacrificed to Surpass” by Harry Kearns

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The torchlight blazed in the Warden’s metal-clad hand, illuminating the makeshift elevator as the guards lowered the cage down the shaft to the lower levels. The clicking of chains echoed all the way down as they made their descent until the bottom was reached. The morning light had no place in the dimly-lit prison. Out from the cage the Warden guided Lord-Clairvoyant Silas down the halls. Two guards followed close behind, halberds in hand as they passed the cells. The two paid no mind to the voices of the prisoners. Whether they were beggin...

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“Masala Dosa” by Sri Melethil

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Masala Dosa Yesterday evening, I went to the ParDesi Restaurant & Bar near Harvard Square to reward myself for completing a big project: FedEx had just picked up my revised research proposal for overnight delivery to a federal health agency. I went alone, afraid that thoughts about the success of the proposal would distract me from being good company. I was wrong. “Bhabi kither?” asked Salim, the owner, at the foyer. This Indian custom of making total strangers into close relatives had always annoyed me. Accor...

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““What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate” - Cool Hand Luke” by MJ D

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There was a strong smell of garlic seasoning and bread straight from the oven. Maya sat on a red waiting bench for her mysterious partner, who held the reservations. She’s tried blind dating before and swore that - despite liking to meet all the very nice people - it was not for her. Her friend talked her into one last date, a final hurrah. Being the paranoid person she is - she had arrived 15 minutes early. Maya still had ten more minutes to wait when a tall man walked in. He made eye contact and smiled. He wore a blue button-up s...

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“Catch-22” by George Puscuta

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*strong language, discretion is advised Ah, my head hurts! ‘What do you want to do with him, Sir?’ asked a gruff voice. ‘Just drop him!’ answered someone, a voice like honeyed oil, thick, sweet and gut churning. Where the hell am I? Why can’t I see anything? Is there… is there something over my head? What the hell? My head hurts so badly. Did someone knock me out? I wonder if I’m bleeding? No! I can’t feel anything wet back there. At least that’s some good news. I probably have a concussion though, need to get it checked out as soon as I c...

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“The Last Migration” by Roux White

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I don’t want to do this. I’m harshly yanked out of my beautifully repulsive white cell by one of the castle guards. He fumbles with his keys before he opens the doors out of the dungeons that lead directly to the throne room of the Fae Kingdom. This entrance is never used unless the king considers it necessary to use his resources for business - often deadly ones. I was one of those resources. “Your Majesty.” The guard shoves me to the ground the moment we were in His Majesty’s presence. “I trust our guest has taken to her new...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 264 stories

“Proposal” by Dee Wes

“Champion” by Calen Cross

“Fixed With Food” by Kir Fowler

“Fight Me” by Hannah Fransen

“Bacon And Lanarous” by Arshiya Moin

“Fishy Dinner” by Robert Cherny

“First Love, Last Love” by Gie Garcia

“A SPECIAL LUNCH AND A PHONE CALL” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Impossible Promises” by Speedy Art

“An Empty Grave” by Emily Waldner

“Sacrificed to Surpass” by Harry Kearns

“Masala Dosa” by Sri Melethil

““What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate” - Cool Hand Luke” by MJ D

“Catch-22” by George Puscuta

“The Last Migration” by Roux White

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Write about a character preparing a meal for somebody else.

Write a story that involves a secret or magic ingredient.

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