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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“I didn't even know” by Kathy Landes

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February is one of my favorite months of the year. Of course it's usually cold were I live and more often then not there is snow. On this particular day the city was blanketed in about three inches. The plows had cleared the roads, sidewalks had been shoveled and looking out the window all I could think of is what a lovely winter wonderland mother nature had given us. If we got some more snow over the weekend I was hoping I could convince my lover to head out to a nearby skiing resort so we could get some skiing in and maybe even some snowmo...

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“Love With You Was Never Easy” by Isabella Jayde

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Making dinner for tonight was easy. It was simple spaghetti and meatballs, with the special Italian flair my mother had breathed into me as I grew up. I added my Grandmother’s special seasoning, making every part of the sauce as perfect as can be. While I let that simmer, I went out into the spacious living room. Although I don’t remember how I came to pick this place, I knew it was my… home. I’ve always been here, but my past memories have clouded how I thought. I do not know why I picked this place, or why I decided to settle down i...

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“Silks of Heaven” by Matt Brooks

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The day had started before the sun was up, being out of bed, showering, then grabbing a granola bar on top of the kitchen counter for breakfast and arriving for her 7 am-7 pm shift. This was the beginning of a typical 12 hour shift for Elizabeth, starting off her morning at the V.A. hospital. At the first of her nursing career she had dreaded her first 12 hour shift, but got used to it after having a few years under her belt, just turning 30 that day. Elizabeth did her work, having a smile on her face all day because she k...

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“To Memories!” by May Monroe

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Lacy fixed a loose strand of hair, then gave herself a final look in the mirror. The night was going to be a dream, just like her parent's had all those years ago. She'd convinced her father to do the dinner, but he'd made the special request asking her to let him see to the rest. The doorbell buzzed catching her attention. She pulled herself away from the mirror, but quickly came to a halt at the small nightstand. She couldn't forget the ring. Grabbing the box she opened it slipping the elegant diamond onto her finger. Mother had never live...

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“October 14th” by Kay Swenn

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I was excited, and I'll admit I let myself be a little giddy. I had a reason to pull out my old cookbooks and I had been over the stove for hours making his favorite. Chicken Alfredo with garlic bread, some roasted mushrooms, a fresh salad, and a bottle of white wine. I pulled the peach pie out of the oven and shook a dash of sugar on top for some pizzazz. I put it on the counter to cool and rushed upstairs to shower and do my makeup and put on a nice dress. He would come home at 7 most nights so I had to hurry. I looked in the mirror at the...

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“You” by Laura Wang

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You drape a silk cloth over your dining room table and marvel over how smooth it is, like water flowing through your fingers. You rub your hands over it and press your ear to it, listening, as if it still had a heartbeat. You pick it up again and fold yourself into it, pretending you are a fantastical king and it is your cape, dancing through the room with it, you transform into a marvelous princess, from a time long passed, exploring unfamiliar lands outside of a well-protected castle. An alarm buzzes, your first warning. You put the cloth ...

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“Cherish the Memories” by Carol Keefer

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Cherish the memories.”Ms.Rossie shuffles across the tile floor, still dressed in her nightgown. The aroma of an apple blossoms air freshener lingers throughout the kitchen. Simultaneously, the rays from the late morning sun spread into the corners, illuminating her table. Ms. Rossie takes a dishcloth and cleans up the crumbs left from her breakfast.Ms. Rossies’ nimble fingers trace the rims of her fine bone china, a gift from Emmitt. ‘Perfect,’ as she sets the table for their romantic dinner tonight. ‘Oh, I’ve almost forgotte...

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“The date” by Rajnandani Singh

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The roof was perfectly decorated. Yes, why not? After all I have became the specialist in these sort of things. After all it is my fiftyfirst date. All of them call me a womanizer, alcoholic and blah, blah. But do you really think looking for your real soulmate is is called womanizing? For me the answer is NO! A big no! How can I choose the best person with whom I have to spent my whole life by just examining one person? Leave it! I have decorated the roof with all red and black. Black is my favourite and I can bet red is her. You know? That...

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“Salisbury Steak for The Mister” by Faith Kristel Dela Pasion

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Salisbury steak for the mister. Of course. Sheridan has always loved steak, especially on this lovely day--Valentine's Day. I make the most exquisite steak in town, that much he brags about every chance he gets. "I am just so lucky I met her," he usually adds. On my way to the market this morning, I saw several trinkets and what-nots solely dedicated to celebrating this day. I saw lots of children running up and down the town with red balloons floating above them. Lovers here and there share a moment of public bliss. Oh, it's ...

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“Fireplace Frame” by Jose Duron

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Candles, check. Red Malbec wine, check. Red carnations, check. Alfredo pasta with chicken, check. Lavender fragrance... two hisses of aerosols later, check. Engagement ring, check. This past Valentine's was a blow in the gut. It's February 21st, a week later after Valentine's Day. 'Why?' you ask, because of a severe winter storm that the midwest had never seen before. Sure the northern states were ready for it. They had the trucks, the sanded salt, ice prevention magical stuff, and other strategies that would've been nice to have in Texas....

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“The Night I'd Always Remember” by Jasmine Adams

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I hadn’t heard from Sam in a couple hours, which I thought was strange but maybe he just was busy? Today was our two year anniversary but he hadn’t said anything about it all day. Did he forget? Frowning, I pulled into a parking spot and parked my car. I got out of work early today, so I would have time to shop for a present for him. I stepped out of the car, grabbed the bags, and rushed inside to get away from the cold January air. My cold fingers had a hard time getting the key inside the lock correctly, but I finally pushed the doo...

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“Anniversary” by George Frost

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“Oh Jack, do you remember our first date?” Estelle asked, but for me this was a dangerous question fraught with many dangers, a minefield if ever there was one. Our anniversary was coming up. My blood chilled when I thought I had forgotten it was today, but then my brain cells quickly assured me that it was not. “Sure.” I was sitting at the kitchen table with my cup of coffee and Corn Flakes. I had had a bowlful of Corn Flakes each morning since I lost my first tooth, but my memory failed me when it came to details o...

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“One Romantic Evening” by Randi W

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Evelyn's weathered hands once again tied the apron strings behind her back into a perfect bow; the smell of bread filled the tiny kitchen alongside the smell of meat pies. She checked on the progress of the food before swiftly moving to the dining room; Evelyn gathered the fine china crockery, pure silver silverware and snow white candles from the china cabinet. As was her habit each Sunday, Evelyn laid out the lace table cloths and decorated the table with her best crockery and utensils as she cooked her dear Albert's favourite meal: meat...

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“Stained shirts” by Georgette Ball

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The biggest obstacle of the evening was going to be getting rid of his parents for a few hours, especially with all their questions. Josh wasn’t ready to share the romantic date he was planning, or even that there was in which he was interested. And besides, he was 34. He didn’t have to answer to them any longer about his personal life. It’s just that he was still living in his parents’ house and they still thought of him at times as a teenage kid.” Where are you going? What time will you be home? Who will you be with?” He was just waiting f...

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“No Tears for Katherine” by Dave Bede

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It took Pauline ages to scrub off the grime from the ’74 Cadillac she was restoring. But it was worth it, for she’d finally gotten the engine to start. If the neighbors hadn’t all heard her whoop of triumph down to both ends of the block, they’d surely heard the engine chugging, for she hadn’t bought a new muffler yet. In any event, she mused as she finally emerged from the shower and put on her favorite red top and white pants, that made two things Florence would be overjoyed with when she got home. Besides the candlelit dinner Pauline ha...

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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

“I didn't even know” by Kathy Landes

“Love With You Was Never Easy” by Isabella Jayde

“Silks of Heaven” by Matt Brooks

“To Memories!” by May Monroe

“October 14th” by Kay Swenn

“You” by Laura Wang

“Cherish the Memories” by Carol Keefer

“The date” by Rajnandani Singh

“Salisbury Steak for The Mister” by Faith Kristel Dela Pasion

“Fireplace Frame” by Jose Duron

“The Night I'd Always Remember” by Jasmine Adams

“Anniversary” by George Frost

“One Romantic Evening” by Randi W

“Stained shirts” by Georgette Ball

“No Tears for Katherine” by Dave Bede

🌟 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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