Write about a date you went on that took an unexpected turn.

Posted in Nonfiction on Nov 8, 2024

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“That night, I caught Two!” by John Howard Hatfield

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The date was 9 October, 1965 and, I had just caught two! I was in need of a further plan. You realize that was just over fifty-nine years ago today.A couple of weeks earlier, I had returned home from Wyoming just in time to receive the call to meet in the parking lot across from Guion Hall with the rest of my fish buddies; twenty more guys in the exact same boat I was in—starting college and being a member of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University. I still wasn’t sure this was the path right for me. I was making good money—more than...

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“Rule of Law and Dating” by Lilith A. Heart

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He picked his teeth with a floss pick in the front visor mirror of his Prius. Satisfied that his teeth were good enough, he stuffed the floss pick into his denim jacket pocket and went on to checking inside his nose when he noticed his date walking into the coffee shop. He was pretty sure the front of her matched her profile picture but if the backside was that slammin’, not looking like her photo wouldn’t be a deal breaker. After she had entered the building, he watched from his vehicle as she placed an order and then sat down at a table fo...

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“Weird Date ” by Shaheed Williams

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The cafe buzzed with the low murmur of conversation, the clinking of cups, and the hiss of the espresso machine. Sunlight streamed through the large windows, casting a warm glow on the mismatched furniture and scattered patrons. I nervously tapped my foot against the leg of my wrought iron chair, my eyes darting towards the entrance every time the bell above the door jingled.This was it. My first foray back into the dating world after my divorce, and I was already feeling the familiar flutter of nerves. I adjusted my scarf, hoping I looked...

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“BLIND DATE” by Geraldine Miller

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BLIND DATEWhen you say the words ‘Blind date’ to anyone; well, anyone of a certain age anyway they’ll probably think of the Cilla Black show. However, I am one person for whom a blind date resulted in a very successful, long and happy marriage. Way back when I was a mere twenty years of age, I was beginning my rotation on theatres as part of my nurse training, when I met Anne who worked there as a permanent member of their staff. After a few weeks, she suggested that she knew the perfect man for me and tha...

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“Oh, my god. I hate this guy.” by Elizabeth Rich

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His name was Tom. He was the first guy I dated after my relationship with The Evil One ended. The worst thing about The Evil One was that I was doing that moron a favor by dating him. I wish I were kidding when I tell you what I witnessed the morning after our first overnight together. He woke early (The Evil One, not Tom), showered and shaved, while I dozed in his bed--which had a superior mattress compared to mine. It's possible I stayed with him longer than necessary because of the bed. I heard him puttering around in his closet, and wh...

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“THE BLIND DATE” by Glenna Agnew

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THE BLIND DATE I applied the lipstick with care and precision. I wanted to look my best tonight. I hadn’t been on a date for a long time. It wasn't easy to start dating again after my divorce. I was feeling lost, raw, and vulnerable, and my trust in men was at an all-time low. But my friends and co-workers encouraged me to get a babysitter for my nine-month-old son and two-year-old daughter, and actually have some adult time in my life. I spent my days working with children and my nights and weekends as the sole support and careg...

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“Friends with Benefits” by Becky Phillips

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(Sexual Encounter) Thinking back to my childhood, I can clearly remember sneaking into my dad's Playboy magazine stash and gazing at the beautiful women and their big boobs. I would later return to my room and play with myself, imagining those women being with me. Little did I know that this was the start of something much bigger than myself. In college, I'd talk to other girls about their sexual escapades, but I was a virgin until I was 18. So many boys kept telling me, “Look me up when you hit 18. I ain’t no jail bait.” I knew that I...

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Write about a date you went on that took an unexpected turn.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 37 stories

“That night, I caught Two!” by John Howard Hatfield

“Rule of Law and Dating” by Lilith A. Heart

“Weird Date ” by Shaheed Williams

“BLIND DATE” by Geraldine Miller

“Oh, my god. I hate this guy.” by Elizabeth Rich

“THE BLIND DATE” by Glenna Agnew

“Friends with Benefits” by Becky Phillips

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Write about an encounter with someone new to you who changed your life forever.

Write about something you do now that has become routine, but that the old you — or friends and family from your past — would never believe if they couldn’t witness it today with their own eyes.

Write about a relationship or friendship that was unexpected or so outside your usual type that you kept it a secret from your loved ones. (Bonus points if it didn’t stay secret for long!)

Write about a time you approached a situation with one strong feeling or belief, only to have your perspective shift completely by the end.

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