Start your story with one character setting up a romantic dinner, and end it with them looking at a framed wedding photo.

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“Lavender” by Flora Mack

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I place three California rolls on each plate and a piece of sliced mango on each. I’ve never made sushi before but it should be no problem for a professional cook. I put the plates on either side of the rose petal covered table and light the candles. The smell of warm honey drifts through the air. She should be here any minute now. I think, my heart beating through my shirt. Fifteen minutes pass and she isn’t here. The candles are nearly gone and the smell of honey is faint and bitter. The rose petals wilt and the mango has stopp...

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“Dinner for Two” by Steve Cripwell

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I like cooking, it’s therapeutic. Cooking for another person is particularly healing, especially for someone who appreciates what they have been served. My kitchen holds everything I need to prepare and cook the finest food. I just lack the motivation to do it for just myself. Janice has always loved her food and so, when we decided to have a date-night in, I was excited and keen to show her that I have maintained my culinary skills since we’ve drifted apart. Even though we are still married, we live totally separate lives. She lives upstair...

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“Cinderella with a twist” by Victory Omokhiboria

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Cinderella recounted her past experiences with tears of somewhat mixed feelings flowing down her chin while sitting close her husband. Deep in thoughts,Cinderella pictured certain moments of her life;from the time when she lost her parents, to when she was treated unfairly by her stepmother and stepsisters and finally,to how she got to her present destination which was her life as a married woman. Cinderella was a beautiful young girl whose mother died immediately she (Cinderella) was given birth to. Cinderella's father took care of C...

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“Avalanche of Love” by Pat Holben

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“How do you know who will be the one?” Today could be the when it would start, an amazing location the where, and this beautiful woman that might be the who. The wine was chilling in the refrigerator, the table was set, candles ready. He had found her without looking, unintentionally, she had asked him for help, and it had started from there. This was a new start, there was no rush; he would let things progress naturally. One kindness, one look, and one gesture at a time it would be built. &n...

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“Love will find a Way” by Regine Raymundo

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Olivia's Point of View “Ma'am, you have a lunch meeting with Mr. Fitz. ” said my secretary. I just nodded in approval. I was wonder when I did not hear the door close so I looked up. He was reaching for a white folder so I took it. “Thank you. You may go. ” He nodded and left my office. I put the folder he gave me, I did not open it because I already knew what was in it. I got up from my seat and picked up my phone. I face at the glass wall and put the phone to my ear as it rang. “Hey, Zoe. Is ...

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“The Young Prince 2” by Fall Write

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"Thank you, Amanda. You're a great help," Kix said happily to the manager of an Italian restaurant. "You're always welcome, Prince Kendrick. Our restaurant will give our best service and make your dinner date the most romantic and lavish," Amanda said reassuringly. "Oh! Thank you. Bye," he said a bit shocked. He cut the line throwing his body to his bed and sigh. If only Amanda knows, she's not going to say those. But he will make sure that this date will be the most romantic date her first love has ever had so that she will remember him for...

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“Mr. Sheriff Woody.” by Sakshi Deora

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It is a truth nationwide acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of good twenty five years, must be in want of a husband. What is it the nineties? My thoughts exactly. I wonder if my parents are modern or backwards, that they had coaxed, and almost bribed me on a date with a man whose parents they most admire. They still believe a good set of parents, with pints of good upbringing can make a "good man". Only if they knew how I turned out. So here I am, placing the menus on the table of the restaurant my father owns, which I mus...

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“Heavenly” by Riya Das

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“The Royal Enclave has a wonderful view of the city. Should I book a table for us there, Colin?” “Well yes, you can do so. How about the buffet from nine?” “Very well, then. Yes, looking forward to meeting you as well.” Beep. The phone went black and Eva lay back on her chair. Her satin, mauve shaded dress sighed on her behalf as the cloth dragged over the wooden chair. Her eyes fell on a picture, as they always did, kept on the mantle above the fireplace. It was a Polaroid, torn on one edge, placed against a crystal ashtray. A young m...

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“This is it” by Roth Sassin (inactive)

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This is it. "Hi? Yes, this is Owen Losberg. I'd like to order the Lovers Bundle. You don't know what that is? It's the one with the roses and tulips and stuff. No-I don't mean Valentine's Day Assortment. I mean the Lover's Bundle. It's out of stock? Come on! Fine, I'll get Valentine's Day Assortment. Yes. I'm 1649 N. Bullard Ave and my phone number is 573-802-8820. Ok. Bye." This is it. "Hi. I'd like to get the one with opal. Yeah. That one. You have it? Thank you. I'll pick it up at 6:30. Sound good? Yeah, sorry, my name's Owen Losber...

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“A memorable night” by Mariana Del Rosal

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The table was all set: spotless crystal glasses, silverware, a bouquet of gorgeous, unscented pink camellias, and a delicate tablecloth that covered the small round table set in the dim corner of that exclusive restaurant. The waiter noticed the hostess welcoming Mr. Josh Carrigan and his companion. He had made reservations a week in advance and the manager at Locario’s always kept his favorite spot. As the big man in an expensive suit approached, the waiter lighted the candles just in time to greet the customers. –Good evening, sir, ...

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“Flower Girl” by Sara Blanch

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Petra Freshly cleaned linen napkins along with a perfectly ironed tablecloth...check. Jasmine and Eucalyptus scented candles...check. Crystal chalices and freshly polished cutery...check. Althought it was cliche I know to have a first date at my family's restaurant, I couldn't get more than a couple of hours off work...and besides, there was a reason why my parents restaurant was the most famous vegetarian restaurant in all of Fae. Thankfully, this blind date that had been set up through mutual friends...seemed to understand crazy work sched...

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“Perfect Timing” by Renee Avery

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I smoothed my mother’s cream-colored tablecloth over the kitchen table, ironing out the creases with my palm. The material felt silky and smooth against my skin, triggering memories I’d once stowed away for safekeeping. The purple flowers she’d hand-stitched around the hem brought a smile to my face. She was so proud of herself when she presented the tablecloth to us after spending hours perfecting each stitch. Her joy was infectious, and my sister and I couldn’t help getting swept up in her energy. Alongside the happy memories, of Christma...

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“Nostalgic Magnolia” by Allison Wonderland

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It's October 17th and today is Hassan's big 3-0. I can hear him pulling his truck into the driveway and our windows rattling from his speakers blasting music to full capacity. I always tell him, "Stop blasting that music. We live in a good neighborhood now, you're going to scare the neighbors!!" He'd laugh, walk over to me, wrap his arms around my waist, kiss me on the cheek and say, "I'm sorry, my love."Ugh! I hate when he says that. "My love." I hate when he says it because he knows he can say it to get out of everything. He will say it an...

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“The Thrill Ain't Gone” by Lucy Dickens

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"Alright, I'll see you then," Melissa said. She shook her feathered blond curls as she spoke on the phone. She set it down with relief. Her blazer and pants were difficult to move in as she notated in her calendar. She recorded the last appointment she made and reviewed her schedule; she was booked solid. That meant Melissa could rest her poor ear from making phone calls on Saturday. She pulled back her sleeve to check her heart-shaped gold watch. It was only 6:30: if she hurried she could make it home in time. "Melissa, you sticking...

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“It had to end this way if I cared ” by Athaliah Taeniel

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It had to end this way if I cared.He blew and blew but the fire was not lighting. Or was it a sign? No, it was not. He had spent hours putting together such a setup in the cold weather and at last the fire was stubbornly refusing to get a proper flame. Not to mention how the minutes sprinted by as if there was a prize wherever they were rushing to. Finally with a huge below the flames crackled and bathed the corner with an orange glow. Great.Next, he checked his list....

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Start your story with one character setting up a romantic dinner, and end it with them looking at a framed wedding photo.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 181 stories

“Lavender” by Flora Mack

“Dinner for Two” by Steve Cripwell

“Cinderella with a twist” by Victory Omokhiboria

“Avalanche of Love” by Pat Holben

“Love will find a Way” by Regine Raymundo

“The Young Prince 2” by Fall Write

“Mr. Sheriff Woody.” by Sakshi Deora

“Heavenly” by Riya Das

“This is it” by Roth Sassin (inactive)

“A memorable night” by Mariana Del Rosal

“Flower Girl” by Sara Blanch

“Perfect Timing” by Renee Avery

“Nostalgic Magnolia” by Allison Wonderland

“The Thrill Ain't Gone” by Lucy Dickens

“It had to end this way if I cared ” by Athaliah Taeniel

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about two people reconnecting after a rough patch in their relationship.

Write a love story about an older couple who’ve been together since they were teenagers.

Write about a first date that surprises both people, but in different ways.

Write about someone asking out an old crush, only to realize their crush doesn’t remember they’ve ever met before.

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