Twenty minutes before you are about to get married, you find your mother and your fiancé kissing passionately.

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“The Happiest Day of Our Lives” by Stacey Fultz

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“Why I neva, in all my fit-ey-sev’n yeas, eva seen a mo’ bootiful, ting den you, Jewel-Lee,” Bop mumbled under his breath. He wasn’t the most well-spoken individual, but he sure had the kindest, most gentlest soul that I have ever known. We stood, rooted in front of the ornate, full-length mirror. It was a beautiful mirror; filigree was carved all around the thick, cream-colored frame, the glass free of streaks and blemishes. I was so fascinated by the design that I hadn’t even thought to examine our reflections. As his words registered...

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“TOGETHER FOREVER” by BATHABILE MTETWA

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Josh and I have been together for ten good years, we met in college and the rest was history. Love at first sight? Some might argue it doesn’t exist, but I saw it manifest on the both of us the very first time we met. Sure we’ve had our ups and downs but there is absolutely no one else in the world I would spend the rest of my life with. We met as freshmen at Boston University. It wasn’t one of those out of the blue romantic encounters, but it turns we were both majoring in Accounting. “I’m getting ready for my first lecture of the ...

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I stared in the mirror, heart beating in my ears. This was going to be the most important day of my life. My father wouldn’t be here to walk me down the aisle as he always did in my dreams, but I knew he would be watching. Tears welled into my eyes, but I blinked them away. Today wasn’t going to be ruined by anything, I wouldn’t let it. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath in, holding it for a second and then releasing it along with my stress and fears. I got up, my dress dragging the tiled floor. I was shaking, out of fear that I wou...

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“Peonies In My Posy” by Miss Noir

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Mia watches with one eye open as the makeup artist skillfully paints her eyelid a subtle golden, then using her index finger, taps luster dust above it making her eyes look like pearls bathed in sunlight. He won't be able to take his eyes off me, she thinks as she admires herself in the mirror, eyes twinkling at the thought of seeing him stare at her in awe, his smile reaching the ends of his face as she walks down the aisle in a few minutes."Could you please pass me that blue box sitting on the table over there?" she says, adjusting he...

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“Broken Love” by Chilaka Praise

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Everyone was so excited about my wedding, most especially my parents. Three days before my wedding, my mom sat me down anxiously and asked me questions on how I'm feeling about my future wedding. I was in the middle of missing and leaving my parents and going over to meet my new family. So, I would say, I was not too happy about it. Whenever my mom sat me down, I knew perfectly well, where she was heading to. It was either - about me taking care of myself, keeping myself as a virgin till I get married and concentrating on my studies but it w...

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“ KEITH AND HIS DOUBLES” by RADIUS HAVWAALA

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Ya, that is great! But the hair is a bit too kinky,” Christine said as she twisted her neck like a chicken checking the position of a hawk.“How kinky?”You ask, worried that Keith may not approve of anything less than perfect. “Won’t you straighten it up, please?”“Let me use that dark shampoo to wash it down, it will do the trick,” Christine assures you with her trademark finger-dexterity. Indeed you believe her; everything will turn out just fine.She applies all her skills and the temperature in her fingers can confirm that she is doing ever...

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“The Church Bells Seize to Ring” by Stephanie Griffin

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I take in yet another deep breath, trying to calm myself. Looking in the full body mirror in front of me I slowly exhale as I run my hands down my dress watching as the light shining in from the window turns me into my own personal disco ball. I silently observe the way my dress moves as I turn, mesmerized by the fabric. A sharp knock at the door brings me back to reality, how could I forget, I'm getting married today! In just an hour I will be connected with the love of my life, my one and only, Derek. “Come in!” I call out as I wal...

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“No One's ” by Dana Marie

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Something about looking at my reflection doesn’t sit right with me deep inside the pit of my stomach. I don’t have any problems with the way I look – it has more to do with what I’m wearing. White lace and pearl details cover my body – the dress is beautiful of course, and I am in awe of the craftsmanship and intense intricacies of the garment, but I still have some resentment for what it stands for. White stands to signify purity and virtue as...

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“THE HONOR” by Arvind Kashyap

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THE HONORThe Managing Director was fat guy with a pear shaped body who had chosen not to marry. The whole day he kept on shouting on one or the other employee believing that a nagging boss can extract more work from its employees than a pleasant one. “So, you wanna to go home. And it’s for marriage. I don’t think you make a good choice. You loose on your career. And alas! You shall submit yourself to...

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“Mother Love” by Barbara Eustace

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It’s strange the things we see, especially when under pressure. When I first brought Daniel home, introduced him to the family, to my mother, I should have seen then. My mother was a widow, too long without a man since my father was killed in the war. I saw the way they looked at each other, the secret looks they gave each other. Later Daniel said “Well, they say if you want to know what your wife will look like when she’s older, just look at the mother. I can see I’ve got nothing to worry about. And when I had my mother alone...

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“Sapphire-Blue in The Land of Numb” by Ramona Janssen

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It was unconditional love, but in an instant it transformed. Stella was frozen. They stood just a few steps from her, dishevelled but no longer entwined. Indeed, the auburn-haired woman took a step sideways from him to disconnect more. The air around them shimmered with guilt, while the space around Stella was cold and solid and kept her standing. That, and the rigid layers of tuille petticoat and white silk skirt that surrounded her like a vast, upended ice cream cone. She thought of ice cream then. It morphed into a vision of the weddin...

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“Rescued By A Kiss” by Michelle Williams

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Elle stood in Jay's kitchen looking confused. Jay said he had something important to tell her but nothing prepared her for the words that came out of Jay's mouth.”Elle I don't want a girlfriend”. Elle's heart began to break she had heard those same words from Jay thirty years ago. Elle and Jay had recently reconnected and Elle was hoping it would last this time. Jay looked down at the ground nervously as he continued “I want a wife”. All in the span of thirty seconds Elle went from heartbroken to the happiest she had ever been.Elle and Jay h...

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“The Unexpected Turn” by Benny Njuguna

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"Jerry, the car has arrived," says Tom, rushing to the room. "We've to go now."I straighten my bow tie for the last time, take one last look at my face, and turn to face Tom."How do I look?" I ask him."The best you've ever been," he says.I pick up my coat lying on the arm of the sofa and fold it on my arm."Where are the keys?" he asks."On the sofa," I reply."Gotcha," he says.He locks the door, and we start descending the stairs.I shudder at the thought for a millionth time. Will I hold myself erect like a statue, not shy, not embarrassing as...

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“No one will be leaving. ” by Addisyn Madeen

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I looked in the mirror and a beautiful, tall, brunette woman stared back at me. She was pale with her hair done up in a very intricate way with pearls placed strategically to keep every lock in place. She wore a floor-length ball gown and the large bottom enunciated her small waist. All these details big and small made her even prettier but the thing that stood out the most was her dark eyes. They were alight with joy and excitement. Full of love and nervousness. The door suddenly slammed open. "Cadence! Cadence! Come quick! Something'...

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“Best Man” by Ken Coomes

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I glanced at my watch. Twenty minutes to go. “Shouldn’t we get in place?” “Sure thing. Let’s go.” Owen took my empty champagne flute and put both his and mine on a side table. We stepped out of the anteroom and into the Twilight Zone. At least that’s what it felt like. There stood my mother and Sam, kissing. And I’m talking Kissing with a capital K. This was not a pre-wedding kiss on the cheek for good luck. No, this was the kind of kiss Sam and I gave each other. The kind I thought we would be sharing dozens of on our honeymoon....

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Twenty minutes before you are about to get married, you find your mother and your fiancé kissing passionately.

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✍️ 112 stories

“The Happiest Day of Our Lives” by Stacey Fultz

“TOGETHER FOREVER” by BATHABILE MTETWA

“Her and I” by (っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ 𝕀𝕤𝕒𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝔾𝕦𝕫𝕞𝕒𝕟 ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•..>> ꧂

“Peonies In My Posy” by Miss Noir

“Broken Love” by Chilaka Praise

“ KEITH AND HIS DOUBLES” by RADIUS HAVWAALA

“The Church Bells Seize to Ring” by Stephanie Griffin

“No One's ” by Dana Marie

“THE HONOR” by Arvind Kashyap

“Mother Love” by Barbara Eustace

“Sapphire-Blue in The Land of Numb” by Ramona Janssen

“Rescued By A Kiss” by Michelle Williams

“The Unexpected Turn” by Benny Njuguna

“No one will be leaving. ” by Addisyn Madeen

“Best Man” by Ken Coomes

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Every year, one person is sent to the moon. This year, though you hid in terror, it is your turn to enter the rocket.

You thought he was dead, but there he is, right in front of you on the street, smiling at you.

"Come with us,” two burly men in gray suits say, grabbing you by the arm and handcuffing you. “You know what you did.” But you have no idea.

You are the only one in the supermarket during a blizzard. Feeling creeped out, you decide to leave, when suddenly you find a baby abandoned on the floor.

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