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

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“The One” by Caroline Burkey

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"And the winners of this year's 'The One' are Julie and Justin!" "Boo!" Cara said, throwing a piece of popcorn at the screen. "Not those two!" Sam moaned, waving his hand toward the television. "Why did those two have to be the winners?" Cara asked, picking up a handful of popcorn and shoving it into her mouth. "Seriously," Sam agreed, reaching for some popcorn. "I mean, we could do a better job than those two." Just then, the announcer said, "And don't forget, if you and your significant other want to be on the next season and win one milli...

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“'Coupla Construction'” by Seeker C

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‘Coupla Constructions’‘I’ve been here fifteen minutes already. How much longer should I wait!’ texted David. He stretched out his arms and sighed. He tapped his phone on his knee, bent forward to change the radio station in the car and then leant back into his seat. He sighed again. This is what happens when I respond to messages in online forums. Bing. He looked down at his phone and saw the response, ‘Babe, just leave. I can think of something more fun we can do together. Winking face’. I really need to tell her that we both need to move o...

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“An Unexpected Love Affair” by Gerard Watson

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Ellen Hayes is the one love forgot. With her square face and homely looks, guys never thought of her romantically. The men she dated only wanted sex or money from her. As a result, Ellen became the best friend, sidekick, and wing-woman. As she sat waiting for her best friend and college roommate. Janet. Ellen wondered if she was insane. Since college, the statement accredited to Einstein has applied to their relationship. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different resul...

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“The Stunt” by Kris Wampler

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Will couldn’t stand Sheena. That laugh; that flip of her hair; her condescending attitude. He hated her almost as much as she hated him. His stubbornness; the way he took nothing seriously; that stupid beard. One more day. Just one more day. Then they might win the show. The pair fumed during the entire car ride. Sheena had been late, again, and Will had let her know about it - again. Any other time, they’d speak their minds and then move on. But Sheena had fired back, and that provided all...

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“Don't Cry, Okay?” by Sanidhya Samyak

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Lying on his deathbed, old Noah slipped a piece of paper into his wife's hands while she was bawling her eyes out. As the crests of his ECG readout battled to keep the man alive, he knew his end was near and knew exactly what his last words were going to be. And to whom. Slipping his hand out of the embrace it was in with Jocelyn's hands, he sandwiched her face between his palms, brought her closer, and kissed her just as passionately he kissed her the first time. Maybe more. With the routine beeps of the machine growing louder and louder in...

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“The cashier” by Shea Branson

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Lilly's point of view From day one, sense pre-k I had a crush on this boy named Cade. The first time I saw him we kept glancing over at each other when the other person wasn't looking. Sometimes we would catch each other and look away blushing with embarrassment. Every year I would think I got over him, but I always felt a spark between us, like there was something there. I never once in my life confessed my feelings about him and to this day I never will. Cade's point of view Pre-k was a fun year for me. I remember getting to play all day...

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“Attention or Attraction” by Judith Buskohl

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She replied softly, “Nelson, I am not too sure that we can pull this off.” as they sat opposite each other trying to look like they were in love. Their hands were clasping each other tenderly and their eyes were staring into the depths of the other person. He smiled at her with a smile that said “I love you!” and his soft brown eyes held a twinkle that Sue had come to know as his “lying twinkle”. Whenever he was lying or trying to get out of doing something, his left eye would twinkle brightly as if to say don’t believe a word...

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“A Staged Romance” by Jenna Ava

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Brook was there, in the beaming lights, in front of the pressuring cameras. She was there to win that reality show. All she had to do was date him. The handsome person that shined like the sun. There are a million fish in the sea, but only one of him. James. Such a gentleman. He was willing to do anything for her, even to die. “CUT!” Bellowed the director. “Brook, can you come here please?” Brook briskly skipped her way towards the imperious director. “Brook. I know this is a reality show, and I know that you get paid to love James, but thi...

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“Couple/Uncouple” by LuAnn Williamson

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Couple/Uncouple By LuAnn Williamson “You, Girl,” I heard a sharp voice speaking in my direction. I looked up from the script I was carrying for the director of the latest TV show I was assigned to. I followed the sharp, carefully painted nail that was pointed straight at me. I followed an arm clad in an expensive power suit, in the requisite black. The face was petite with brown hair in a pixie cut. The face, belonging to Ms. Sullivan, Assistant to t...

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“Love island” by Dora Xu

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There is a very big T.V reality show that takes place at love island and I am about to sign up! I can't believe it! I'm going to be in a show. Oh, sorry I forgot my name is Evelynn, Evelynn brown and I am 18 years old. It is summer break right now and probably going to be one of the best summers ever! I just got accepted into Brown University and I'm packing my bags to go have fun and to find love at love island in a week! I'm so excited I'll see you guys then! July 2nd, So, today is the day, as for the show they would like you to have the...

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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

“The One” by Caroline Burkey

“'Coupla Construction'” by Seeker C

“An Unexpected Love Affair” by Gerard Watson

“The Stunt” by Kris Wampler

“Don't Cry, Okay?” by Sanidhya Samyak

“The cashier” by Shea Branson

“Attention or Attraction” by Judith Buskohl

“A Staged Romance” by Jenna Ava

“Couple/Uncouple” by LuAnn Williamson

“Love island” by Dora Xu

🌟 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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