End your story with a kiss at midnight.

Posted in Romance on Dec 30, 2022

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“You and Me” by Daniel Allen

Why can’t I just say how I feel? It shouldn’t be hard. It should be natural. The most natural thing on earth. Everyone does it, right? Everyone’s always done it. It’s nothing. Just one small step. A few words. A few taps of a keyboard, even. I reach for my phone. I’m gonna do it. I could call you, or… no. I’ll text. It’s less stressful that way, for me and for you. It lets us make sure we say precisely what we mean. Less chance for misunderstandings.I open up my messages and scroll to your name. It’s not hard to find. I...

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“Dawn-lit, Forever” by Suma Jayachandar

Like a camphor box closed with a cracked lid. That’s how I feel right now. An amorphous lump at the core.There are strangers in the living room. They have not stopped coming since morning. Brother is dealing with them. All I care about is our baby in my arms.“Men from the plains are nothing but trouble,” Ma had warned me while she combed my hair.“Even the ones in uniform, like Brother?” I had countered.“Especially the ones in uniform,” she had pulled my hair tight and tied it into a bun.It didn’...

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“A Midnight Silence” by V. S. Rose

The home was dimly lit. Lamp shades spilled a muted light over a navy and white oriental rug in the living room. A television screen flickered a faint glow into the darkness.A woman sat on a shabby couch. Her summery auburn hair hung like a flowing river across her shoulders. Deep blue eyes flecked with emerald were fixed on the screen ahead. A countdown timer sat in the corner; 11:52 PM it read. In a purple bowler hat and a green tie, an aged gentleman — with a jesting crowd behind him — filled the screen. A la...

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“I Wonder” by Amanda Lieser

I met you when I was sixteen years old while at a small general store in our town. It was my first job.On day one, our manager brought me over to you. You were stocking colorful, fall napkins. “James, this is Lyla. She’ll be joining us part time after school. Help her feel welcome,” said Mark. He smiled and you grimaced. You motioned to the large cardboard box with the backstock. I reached into the box and handed you a pack of napkins decorated with fall leaves. You pushed the ones on the shelf back slightly so you could...

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“The Realm of Wulken” by Wendy Kaminski

Glittering aqua waters swirled in the distance as ethereal creatures flashed brightly among the waves. Catching the light at all angles, white foam crests dazzled Banja’s eyes as he gazed out, mesmerized by the interplay of the elements. The sea was his most beloved memory of this place, and he bathed deeply in its essence upon every return. The silky sand dune upon which he now rested cradled his battle-scarred physique as he closed his eyes and relaxed in the brightness of the day, its source masked by diffu...

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“THE MIDAS TOUCH” by Susan Catucci

I came to the big apple with a plan, and a man. The plan was solid; the man, not so much. His sister warned me he couldn’t handle freedom. Without someone to constantly rein him in, he would self-destruct. She said it just seemed to be the way he was wired. Stan’s phobias and insecurities would kick in and he’d sabotage just about everything good he had going in his life.But I was headstrong and just self-centered enough to think I would be enough of a tether for him. The world was ours, was how I saw...

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“A Kiss in the Void” by Graham Kinross

Detective Arthas Jacques reached for his pistol. Agent Belle Nguyen was dead and he’d just watched it, among a crowd of scoundrels.Blood poured out of her heart onto the stage. She’d died for show, a demonstration. He would have revenge.“Please. Everyone. Calm down,” said the host. Instead of being there in person the scientist behind Deus ex Sapiens was using a virtual presence device to hide his identity. The droid was a sparkling decedance that put even Arthas’ Spectrum droid to shame. “Though Miss Nguyen is quite dead fo...

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“The New Year’s Eve” by Sasan Sedighi

Eleanor leaned in as the clock struck midnight and pressed her lips against Mark’s. It had been a long and tumultuous journey to get to this moment, but it had all been worth it. They had met three and half years ago at a coffee shop downtown. Eleanor had recently finished her law degree and was there to study for her bar exam. She sat at a table and nervously stared at her laptop, reviewing some bar test samples...

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“A Moment of Selfishness” by Sav Lightwood

The prince had a lot on his mind, none of which were productive thoughts. He paced back and forth like a bird in a cage, much to the annoyance of his fellow generals. Earlier that week, he made a big deal about not needing a personal tent, citing affirmations like 'I trust my men' and 'it would be unnecessary weight' and most notably, 'I'm only the crown prince, what's so special about that?'.

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“Strangers in a Hotel Room” by Marty B

-discussion of domestic abuse--As it was his first trip to Las Vegas, he wished he wasn't here to kill a man. Guy eased out of the taxi in front of the tall hotel and casino, and looked nervously at the commotion around him. He questioned again if this was a good way to achieve his goal. But what other option did he have? He was alone in his mission, he had been working on it all year, and this was his best chance. His old faded khakis were clean, his dress shirt tucked in around his potbelly. The circ...

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“The 12 Ouncer” by Lily Finch

The Twelve Ouncer ‘The 12 Ouncer Bar and Grill boasts a pretty mean burger, real meat or a non-veggie kind; it also has Persephone’s Pit in the middle of the floor near the restroom doors. If you’ve had one too many and attempt to go to the restroom, you risk disappearing into the pit, so the rumours go. But I know that every year on New Year’s Eve, one lucky recipient wins Grandma’s Yarn and an opportunity to talk to the dead. Jay, the owner, keeps the formula he uses for determining the winner each yea...

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“First Last Kiss” by Vanessa Harpold

There are millions of stars out there. Taking one look into the midwest sky at night goes to show that it’s true. There are some that are more special than others, ones that have more value. Some stars are more beautiful to the eye. These stars shine more brightly. It is a similar cycle for human beings as well. For Eleanor Barlow, the shine was dull. She wasn’t special in any way. In fact, she was completely a...

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“Dark Magic” by N.M. Stech

TW: Violence, themes of mental health, suicide. I…I think I’m confused. But no. They had my Annabel, and I had to get her back. The forces of the Dark Lord had driven us from our estate, necessitating our stay at the Northwoods Inn. I was in the midst of plotting our counter-attack when they struck at my very heart: my dearest Annabel. As we sat to our evening mea...

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“Intoxicated” by Caitlyn Kilbee

Trigger Warning:Contains mental health issues and reference to war and the gore it entails.He remembered his first sight of her as she rose to her feet from the sea wearing nothing but water. How he'd jumped in naked and joined her, no inhibitions. How soon their laughter filled the cove as if they had been born for these first moments.He knew instantly that he loved her and that she loved him too, her eyes shining with a warm, inviting radiance. Dancing in the moonlight on his porch t...

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“I Guess It's Fate” by Paul Michael Winters

Lucas:The Seattle Public Library is my sanctuary. Sure, the Internet is faster and easier to search. But nothing beats the smell of musty books and the feel of crisp paper. I love to thumb through leather bound journals, and I relish the thrill of discovery when I find exactly what I’m looking for.And today, I’m looking for everything I can find about architecture. It’s the ultimate combination of art and science. This is what I want to study in college. I’m certain of it. Much more certain than being a movie director, whi...

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End your story with a kiss at midnight.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 77 stories

“You and Me” by Daniel Allen

“Dawn-lit, Forever” by Suma Jayachandar

“A Midnight Silence” by V. S. Rose

“I Wonder” by Amanda Lieser

“The Realm of Wulken” by Wendy Kaminski

“THE MIDAS TOUCH” by Susan Catucci

“A Kiss in the Void” by Graham Kinross

“The New Year’s Eve” by Sasan Sedighi

“A Moment of Selfishness” by Sav Lightwood

“Strangers in a Hotel Room” by Marty B

“The 12 Ouncer” by Lily Finch

“First Last Kiss” by Vanessa Harpold

“Dark Magic” by N.M. Stech

“Intoxicated” by Caitlyn Kilbee

“I Guess It's Fate” by Paul Michael Winters

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with someone making a vision board.

Write a story in the form of a list of New Year's resolutions.

Your character always makes the same promise; to change. Will they finally make it happen this time?

Write a story about someone scrambling on New Year's Eve to fulfil their resolutions for the entire year before the clock strikes twelve.

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