Write a romance where the characters pretend to be dating each other in order to win a reality show.

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“Fake it to Win it” by Adrianna S

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"So, what do you say?" She asked as she looked into my eyes pleadingly. She knew I needed the money. My family was in a tough patch and with college just around the corner? I definitely needed help, but I wasn't comfortable with being on a reality show, especially with thousands of people watching. She looked like a puppy begging, it was honestly adorable, so I caved in. "Fine." I exhaled. "I don't see the harm in trying." She smiled, "Besides, we already act like a couple, I don't see how this is any different." I looked back down at her ph...

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“Dating My Darling” by Monica Chaddick

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“Welcome back to another loving episode of ‘Dating My Darling’. If you would like to be a contestant on our show, just go to the website and apply or call the number listed below. Now, on with the show.” Louise grabbed a notepad from the table beside her and jotted down the information. She had always wanted to be on a game show, and Dating My Darling was her absolute favorite game show of all. On the game, couples h...

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“Smile For the Camera” by Carole Cobos

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Poem's Title: A Thing of BeautyBy: Emery GomezA Thing of Beautythat he was, madeof haunted past andsympathetic hugs.He recognized herbeauty and ignoredthe village files.He made her softenwith one of his smiles.Power coursed in herblood, so muchshe could bathe in a flood.Every night he stolea scale and luredher in deeper.He saw value in everyinch of her,she saw salvation wheneverhe was near.But salvation has it's priceand she was theperfect sacrifice.Fiery scales and emerald eyesscorching breath and deafening sighsA thing of beauty,that she w...

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“All in for the money” by Sophie Aay

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Quietness filled the air as they stared at each other like two opponents having a showdown which, might give room to tranquility for once. They had being neighbors for three years, though not the good types. For two real life characters who practically live almost together, she lived in the top room while he lived in the one below, the two tenants could hardly have been more different, one so boisterous and expressive, the other so taciturn and calm. He was the latter. Always avoiding her like a plague. “So, you’re ...

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“The Dating Show” by Jade Orien🍀

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One night A Woman named Alice was at home laying in bed trying to find something entertaining to watch on television because she couldn't fall asleep . When suddenly she came across a dating show called " The Dating Show" The host on the show began to speak about how they are looking for a couple not just any couple a happy couple! who explains to the audience why they are meant for each other & if the host feels like they are the perfect couple they will win 100,000 dollars!!! Alice sits up & says "100,000 dollars!! I could use that...

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“The game of Fate!” by S Afrose

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“The universe is a platform Here we are the characters To play any specific role In a plot of game To enchant all Winning the hearts For grasping claps It's not funny It's the reality Either in person or for the earth All are specified for this one” Our life story is nothing but a magic in reality… Max and Eva; they were met in a play. Eva was a side heroine. One day, when the play of eternal love was showed, Max was pleased by her acting and wanted to meet with her. That was the starting of the e...

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“#Andy” by Kathleen King

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Around last year or so, I started auditioning for any show I could. I never got called back for any of them, so I assumed I didn’t get the job. Until one day I got a call back from a reality show producer. The show was called ‘Queers with Beers’ and had been highly rated in its former seasons, so I was super happy. The show took place in Lima, Ohio so the producers flew me out there and we started filming almost immediately.---During Episode 1---“Welcome contestants to Queers with Beers!” Mercedes said. She was our host, and although she was...

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“Of course it's you” by Vameerah Darren

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“The lucky couple chosen for this years annual 'Love under pressure' competition is…” I rolled my eyes and Felicity Goldman made a show of opening the envelope with the couple that could win money, a house, and favor for being, “cute”. “Elliot Miller and Haysen Brown!” I shot up, “WHAT!?” All of my family members started shouting at once, dad being the loudest of them all, “HAYSEN EMERY BROWN YOU HAVE A BOYFRIEND! AND ELLIOT OF ALL PEOPLE?!” Mom was the second loudest, “ELLIOT MILLER? YOU ARE DATING THAT LOSER?” I threw out...

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“A Game of Love” by Biplab Das

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‘You know, I don’t like Vicky’, tells Roshni to Joydip over the phone. ‘You don’t have to talk to him. You will talk to me’, says Joydip. ‘But for what reasons he wants to come with you’, Roshni keeps on asking questions to Joydip. ‘He has some works with me’, replies Joydip. ‘What works’, Roshni’s asks in a slightly sarcastic tone. ‘You’ll get to know everything. Meet me at 2 p.m. at the bookstore. Bye’, Joydip hangs up the call. Roshni and Joydip are in a relationship. Roshni is doing her graduation and Joydip runs his own business. Roshni...

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“Love and Divas” by C Alexis McGregor

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I tap my lacquered fingernail in rhythm with the ringing. Brrng. Brrng. Brrng. Brrng. Just as I'm about to hang up, I hear his baritone voice tickle my ear. "Amorcita. How goes it?" "Tom, are you alone, can you talk, or is She nearby?" "Hattie is running errands with a girlfriend. Why? What's the secrecy?' "Tom, you know as well as I do, that, although you choose not to recognize the reality, your beloved fiancé, soon to be wifey number one, okay, only joking, is NOT my biggest fan." "You and I have been friends for longer than...

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“America's Next Best Couple” by Kesey Trout

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It was a hot day in San Antonio, Texas, like every day. Alex sat in her cubicle doing paperwork and taking calls, sweating, even with several fans blowing on her at all times. She fanned herself with her hand when someone flicked the back of her head. She spun around in her chair and looked at the alleged flicker angrily.“Ugh! Crosby, what do you want?” she said, rubbing the back of her head.“Oh just came to drop off this stack of papers,” he replied. In his hand was a huge stack of papers Alex probably had to sign or read through. She sighe...

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“Know Thy Partner” by Julie Frederick

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“Let’s try another one, Cleo. True or false: I once bumped into Dwayne Johnson in a diner,” I said, trying to keep my expression inscrutable.“Who’s Dwayne Johnson?” Cleo asked, craning her neck toward me, shifting beneath the full-coverage cloak the hairdresser had ceremoniously held out for her, easing her in one arm at a time.I sighed heavily from my seat in the reception area, watching tufts of my friend’s thick blonde hair drift to the ground as the stylist maneuvered her head back into position and resumed her measured clipping. It seem...

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“Reality Romance” by Hanna Moore

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“I wish I didn’t sign up for this,” I thought. “Maybe then I wouldn’t have to act straight.” As the camera pans to my sham boyfriend and I, I force a smile. Steven wraps his arm around me and pulls me closer to him. The camera moves away from us and onto the next pair. “That folks, is ‘The Romance Machine.’ Join us next week to find out how Steven and Leslie handle Angie and Chad’s challenge,” the host announces. The cameras cut and everyone lets out a sigh of relief. Murmurs arise as we break off into o...

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“Shnuckums and Fartums” by Madisson James

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“Stop fidgeting Steve! It will be over before you know it. Two tickets to Hawaii and five thousand in cash.” Nan slapped Steve on the back of his neck hard enough to jolt him forward causing his glasses to slide down his face. Steve reached for his glasses while trying to stabilize himself. It was clumsy. “I…I know. I just…” “Just nothing! Do what we practiced and all will be well.” Steve took two hasty steps away from Nan; before she got any further notions. “I just don’t think…” that was as far as Steve got, the curtains ...

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“Want” by Dramatic Jellyfish

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“You have to come with me” she exclaimed as Philip rolled his eyes — closing the book he’s reading. “Where?” annoyed with her loud voice he just asked to quiet her down. Philip is a timid person that never likes company especially the loud one’s but then Justine came. She was his ‘high school friend' as what Justine kept on insisting. “The game show” she said as she stares at him with shining eyes Hearing that Philip opened the book he’s reading and didn’t answer her, he crossed his legs and let out a big sigh and c...

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Write a romance where the characters pretend to be dating each other in order to win a reality show.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 70 stories

“Fake it to Win it” by Adrianna S

“Dating My Darling” by Monica Chaddick

“Smile For the Camera” by Carole Cobos

“All in for the money” by Sophie Aay

“The Dating Show” by Jade Orien🍀

“The game of Fate!” by S Afrose

“#Andy” by Kathleen King

“Of course it's you” by Vameerah Darren

“A Game of Love” by Biplab Das

“Love and Divas” by C Alexis McGregor

“America's Next Best Couple” by Kesey Trout

“Know Thy Partner” by Julie Frederick

“Reality Romance” by Hanna Moore

“Shnuckums and Fartums” by Madisson James

“Want” by Dramatic Jellyfish

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about a pirate captain obsessed with finding a mythical treasure.

Write a thriller about someone who witnesses a murder… except there’s no evidence that a murder took place.

Write a story where one character needs to betray the other, but isn’t sure if they can.

Write a space adventure story that features a visit to an alien marketplace.

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