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“The Old Man and the Rose” by Tanyut Sharma

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The old man stood and wondered where they kept the red roses. He brushed his head. A pinch of snow settled on his nose and he patted it off.The sidewalk of a city is a good home to many charming delinquents and other strange creatures of the street, but the old man was still out of place. He stood pressed to an antique lamp-post, hands as limp as his back was stiff. Only the snow did not part for him.His feet shuffled forward, guided by the will of Lady Chance.The city for him had long lost its boyish charm, but for the fresh visitor, many s...

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“The Cherry Blossoms” by Yvette Francaise

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There sat an older couple on the grey weathered bench. Their silver hair glinted in the bright sunlight. His grey suit made him look sharp, and her black dress made her look extra beautiful. Pink cherry blossoms floated around them. Their pale skin showed the wars of life, the wrinkles earned by living. His blue eyes twinkled with joy as he looked at her. Her sweet smile lit up her face as she held out her wrinkled hand. His fingers curled in between her twisted hands. With the lack of grace, I fell down in front of them, scraping my...

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“Geriatric Penguins, and Why I Give a Shit About Them” by CB Pinky

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Rockhopper penguins typically die 10-15 years after they hatch, usually at the mouth of a sea lion, entangled in a human’s net, or from avian cholera. However, Wellington and Drake are pushing 34 this December, and the twilight of their prolonged life spent under the roof of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, I find it only appropriate to reflect on their journey inside these walls. Here is a not-so-brief timeline:December 1987: Wellington and Drake are hatched at a SeaWorld. March 1991: Wellington and Drake arrive at the Shedd Aquarium a m...

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“Old Doves” by Luna Juarez

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I looked at my spouse with a wrinkled grin. Almost 70 years together. Together, we had four children and seven grandchildren. I got up from my chair and grabbed my photo album of us. There was one photo from us when we just started dating. We sat in my father's diner and snapped a photo of us, sharing a milkshake. I remember we were seventeen when they said yes. I took them to get a burger with me. "Thank you, dad." I thanked. My dad nodded and handed me the photo, walking away to help a customer. My date looked at me. "You promise we'll...

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“Dancing Through Life” by Mary Burns

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I sat at the table at my niece’s wedding and watched with love and tenderness but also with amazement. My aunt and uncle were dancing. A special request had been made to the DJ on their behalf to play their wedding song, “For Sentimental Reasons” by Nat King Cole. A wedding song from seventy-five years ago. Yes, they have been married for seventy-five years. Watching them and seeing them look at each with such tenderness and love as they danced brought tears to my eyes. How have they done what so many people can’t do today including myself...

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“It was the best of times it was the worst of times.” by Jessie Andrews

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It was the best of times it was the worst of times. I could feel the Sweat as the beads ran down the back of my spine. The bright glare from overhead, the hands on the bank clock, said it was time to go. His suit was just in from the cleaners, not a Wrinkle insight. His shoes were polished to a bright shine. His hair done-up just so, a cut and a shave. Everyone thought I look like a million bucks. The car shined in the afternoon sun as I drove up to the big house on the left of 5th Avenue. I gathered all my courage. Flowers in ha...

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“New Year's Sunrise” by Alex Hosh

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The seventy-eighth new year’s sunrise of my life has begun. Cheerfully bright yellow rays escaped through the rocky drapes of the distant landscape and cast their beams upon the little viewing area where my wife and I were seated along with other fellow romantic gazers, casting long shadows soon to fade with the tick of the clock. The stars above, one by one, withdrew from the brightening sky as their purple sea faded into streaks of pink and yellow. Even the chilly vibes of the previous year’s final night has shifted. Do not ask me how, but...

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“The Letter” by April Moore

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“Thank you for coming.” Rachel said as she walked the last two guests to the door.“We wouldn’t have missed it. Your mother was a saint. I can’t believe she’s gone. What will I do without her…” Tears started to flood her Aunt’s already red eyes. Rachel knew she had to get them out fast otherwise she would be comforting her Aunt all night. Luckily her Uncle knew this too.“Let’s go Lorianne.” He said as he gently half guided half pushed his wife out the door. Before he closed the door he looked back at Rachel. “Take car...

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“Love me to the end.” by Olive Njoki

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Love me to the end.“My back needs a rub. Oh, how I long for a swim!” Said Diana. Her husband Petero chuckled. They were lying on their lawn under a short, evergreen mango tree. Petero turned towards her and began massaging her slowly with his wrinkled but ever strong hands.“Like this?” he asked teasingly.“Oh yes, that feels nice.” Diana resp...

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“Always and Forever” by Star 123

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"It's a long story, my dear." "That's okay Grandma, I've got time." I curl up on the couch as Grandma puts the kettle on. "Well your Grandfather asked me out in high school but really our story started way before that. The first time we met was the summer before middle school at the park. I threw a stone at him," She laughs fondly at the memory. "I saw him standing over my little brother, who lay on the ground with blood dripping down his grazed knee. I've always been protective of my little brother and when...

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“Hitting our Stride” by Kerensa Rybak

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I am looking at myself in the mirror tonight, dissecting my appearance the way women often do as they get older, when I realize I no longer feel familiar with myself. Where once my breasts were alabaster and full of life, and for many years, with milk to feed my children, they are now a roadmap of blue veins and stretch marks. Skin from my pregnancies now sits loose on my hips, and no amount of situps will alleviate it. My hair, once a wild mane of brown curls is now striped with gray, thick and wiry near my temples. This woman isn't the one...

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“A Love Like No Other” by Eesha T

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She was a beast, I was a hunter, you get the gist of it. Here goes nothing. This is the story of two younglings leading two very different lives yet fate would do what fate does best and have their paths be crossed. One of the youngling happens to be me. I am Elis Artemas, hailing from a family of triumphant beast hunters, at your service. Before we move on with the story, let me introduce my family properly. My great-great-great grandfather was the first man to hunt down and identify all of the mountains beasts of our land. My gre...

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“A Snapshot of our Love” by Moira Christensen

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Snapshots of our Love They were sitting contentedly, watching the last of the day disappear; dusk seemed to be coming earlier these days, so winter must be on its way. They did not mind the cooler months, more comfortable to sit outside on their patio, enjoying their garden. They bought their “retirement” house about ten years ago. This was to be the last move, as they lived a gypsy lifestyle for many years. This time, they were putting down roots, planting trees, planning never to leave. The little bushes planted t...

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“An old fashioned love story” by Valerie Preston

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“Are you sure I look alright?” he asked her for the umpteenth time that evening. “Yes Arthur, debonair and handsome, for an old guy”! She added. “We’re only going out with the kids, not to visit royalty”. “I know, but I hate dressing up. Why can’t I just wear my shorts and tee-shirt and be done with it? Where are we going anyway?” he asked. “It’s a surprise Arthur. I’ve told you that! The children have booked a restaurant for us – we’ll know when we get there, so hurry up and put the finishing touches to your outfit” she teased him. She was ...

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“The Last Moments in America” by McThunder Gacha

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A girl asked how her parents met.21st August, 1995:A tornado was predicted to happen near a neigborhood. An 18 years old girl named Sara and her mom was waiting for her dad to come home anxiously. The wind blew stronger than ever, while they were trying to evacuate. They ran back to their house because the wind were too strong. They heard a car sound nearby but they didn't know who it was. After ten minutes of getting scared, they went outside. Seeing some flipped cars, broken trees and poles. Sara ran to a car that she thought she knew. She...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 168 stories

“The Old Man and the Rose” by Tanyut Sharma

“The Cherry Blossoms” by Yvette Francaise

“Geriatric Penguins, and Why I Give a Shit About Them” by CB Pinky

“Old Doves” by Luna Juarez

“Dancing Through Life” by Mary Burns

“It was the best of times it was the worst of times.” by Jessie Andrews

“New Year's Sunrise” by Alex Hosh

“The Letter” by April Moore

“Love me to the end.” by Olive Njoki

“Always and Forever” by Star 123

“Hitting our Stride” by Kerensa Rybak

“A Love Like No Other” by Eesha T

“A Snapshot of our Love” by Moira Christensen

“An old fashioned love story” by Valerie Preston

“The Last Moments in America” by McThunder Gacha

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

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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.

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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