Write a short story about someone searching for the perfect gift for their partner.

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“The Fire Opal” by Emilie Conroy

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Rush City Science Center, 2110 The ring that would gain such significance in Storm’s life had been a birthday present from his foster father. Tomkin Goodayle passed a simple black box to him. “I can’t know your actual natal day, but today I celebrate the day you were born as my son.” Surprised, Storm glanced down at the box, then smiled at Goodayle. “I celebrate it too,” he said, his voice full of warmth. He opened the box and removed a stone of many colors, something so remarkable that Storm cried aloud t...

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“The Wishing Flower” by London McCombs

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The Wishing FlowerBy London McCombs Blossom had always been good at magic; in fact she had been called the best witch there ever was. As the years went by Father Time had not been so kind her leaving, her abilities weaker and weaker after the night when she received her last daisy necklace for a reason she had long forgotten. The old witch watched outside her window every Sunday morning to watch the young witches and warlocks as they would practice their magic, beautiful displays of light flew across the sky transforming into bright doves an...

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“Patience and Devotion” by Tiffany Thompson

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This shop is the last stop. I cannot possibly continue you aimlessly wandering stores in search of the gift that shouts to him that he is the greatest thing to ever happen to me. A gift that sums up my feelings with one glimpse. I'm possibly overthinking this, but there has to be something out there. There has to be a meaningful gift that he'll actually want. Not some gaudy piece of jewelry he'll be embarrassed to wear or something that will sit on a shelf collecting dust. This shop has to have something.It's a small shop. I can remember see...

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“cheap birthday gift ” by Adesola Ogundimu

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Wednesday 14, SeptemberI have been waiting for school to be over ever since I walked through the school doors this morning, I actually wanted to stay at home and play sick but mom was going to find out since we ran out of oat meal for the pretend barf that I was going to put in the toilet to make my illness look so real, but lucky for me, school was a breeze, time flew so fast, but something that I actually enjoyed was during biology class we learnt how snakes give birth, the baby snakes were kind of cute but they were still the tiny, little...

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“Holly's Christmas” by Holly Riddle

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“What should I get him? He said he doesn’t want anything, but I know he is going to get me something.” Holly looks at her dog and laughs. She is trying to decide what to get Ashton, her boyfriend. This will be their second Christmas together. They had just moved in together three months ago. “You probably don’t know either. I guess I’m going to have to go out and look for something.” She grabs her keys and walks out of the house. She decides to just walk. She gets to the mall after ten minutes. ...

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“The Small Big Gift” by Cassandra Delfino

Submitted to Contest #19

The holidays are coming up and buying gifts can be one of the most stressful things that anyone could do. Making sure it’s a gift something that he would like, but also making sure it’s not too extravagant, but also wanting the gift to be extravagant because it is what he deserves, is what Gabriella has been struggling to do. “Maybe I should get him an Apple Watch,” she thought as she pulled up to the parking lot of the mall, “but what if he doesn’t want an Apple Watch, maybe he wants a regular watch, or should I get him some cologne...

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“Clarice Carol's Ferias Gift.” by Celeste Solano

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Clarice Carol held out a box wrapped in shiny black and gold striped paper to Angela Heaven, her girlfriend. Angela smiled uneasily and took the box. They were seated on a large bed with pink and black sheets in their Earth home, the only place they really felt safe together.“I thought we weren’t doing gifts, babe?” Angela asked, raising her eyebrow. She and Clarice had decided earlier that year that they didn’t want to do anything for Ferias Nativitatis, the largest celebration on all of Terra every year. “Well, yeah, but I really want...

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“Timeless” by Lisa O’Donnell

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All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us.-JRR Tolkien I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel and groaned softly in frustration. Christmas songs crooned on my car radio. Through my windshield, the sun set in brilliant oranges and pinks. I had wasted a day of driving from town to town looking for the perfect Christmas present, and now as the sun descended, I had reluctantly turned my car towards home, exhausted from the day. Signs of a road closure suddenly came into view, and further frustration welled up as I...

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“Seeming Impossible ” by Lilyanna Salazar

Submitted to Contest #19

There laid a list with a line through every single item listed. Elizabeth scratched the inside of her brain trying to think of the dream gift for her fiance, Edward. Everything had to be right for their first Christmas as an engaged couple. She felt this Christmas would show her how the rest of their lives would be since it was in her opinion the most caring and warming holiday. To make things worse it was five days till Christmas. The clock rang and it was now 11:00 at night, Elizabeth yawned and hoped to herself that the idea of the d...

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“All I want for Christmas is you” by Myles Kamara

Submitted to Contest #19

“I’m sorry sir, I’ve looked everywhere and the only size I could find was an 11.” the Macy's sales associate says. The sympathetic look on her face eased my nerves but I knew I had been more than a difficult customer. Asking her for help looking for a pair of women’s shoes was one thing, but when that devolved into me insisting she searched every back room and check every mannequin in the women’s department was an entirely different story. I was visibly getting desperate.“Okay...Thank you so much for looking, I apologize if I was being ...

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“The Perfect Gift ” by Kodi Gora

Submitted to Contest #19

The Perfect Gift It was that time of year, snow falling, chestnuts roasting, hot chocolate steaming, kettle corn popping, and the smell of pine trees in the air. I could not wait, this is my favorite time of year, especially because my husband is back from his two year long contract with the Jamaican National Basketball team. This is the first holiday that we will spend together as newlyweds and I was determined to make it the best one to start off our marriage right. My husband and I both love Christmas, so we did everythi...

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“Black Friday” by Blaine Fisher

Submitted to Contest #19

5:45 AMThe menacing gaze of the soccer mom is making me oddly uncomfortable. For the life of me, I cannot fathom how she can be upset with me. I mean, she cut me off and stole my parking spot. It isn't my fault that I laughed at her as she made a full sprint to the store entrance. Judging by her scowl, she didn't find it as funny as I did. Either way, she wins. She is first in line after all.6:00 AM"She must be special." The sweet old lady behind me stated."I'm sorry…" I responded"Child, there are a lot of things I don't know, but what I do ...

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“Blind Date” by Mike Olsen

Submitted to Contest #19

“I don’t even know what I am looking at, let alone how long I've been looking at it,” Myles explained on the phone, hoping to get some motivation or at least some inspiration to keep going. He had been wandering the mall for the last four hours looking desperately for that right gift. With less than an hour before needing to produce a gift, he was more at a loss than when he started looking four hours ago. Calling his roommate was his last resort, but desperation makes people do desperate things. “Just go get a box of chocolates an...

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“Kevin's Perfect Gift” by Laurie Nave

Submitted to Contest #19

They agreed on a $200 spending limit. It was one of the most generous limits Julie and Kevin had imposed in their 15 year marriage. Julie was determined to spend it well. And it was time to begin shopping - today. Otherwise, she wouldn't be done by Christmas.“Good to see you again, Mrs. Dillard,” Joey, the Publix cashier interrupted her thoughts.“You too Joey. Are you done with exams?”“Yes ma'am. I got all A's.”“That's great! See, I told you chemistry wouldn't ruin your GPA.”Joey smiled as he scanned groceries. “Thanks, Mrs. D. That's $47.08...

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“Surprise, Surprise Christmas!” by Daniel Kelly

Submitted to Contest #19

What to do? Oh what to do? Christmas is coming, and I have nothing for my spouse! Not for the lack of trying; I’ve been trying to get this done for over a month! Alright… time to take stock of things, one more time. I am in the middle of my local downtown, where most of the local shops are located. Trying to get an idea of what she could want. Being a responsible adult, I give her a comprehensive list of my likes, dislikes, and what I have my eye on this year. When I ask for a ...

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Write a short story about someone searching for the perfect gift for their partner.

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✍️ 60 stories

“The Fire Opal” by Emilie Conroy

“The Wishing Flower” by London McCombs

“Patience and Devotion” by Tiffany Thompson

“cheap birthday gift ” by Adesola Ogundimu

“Holly's Christmas” by Holly Riddle

“The Small Big Gift” by Cassandra Delfino

“Clarice Carol's Ferias Gift.” by Celeste Solano

“Timeless” by Lisa O’Donnell

“Seeming Impossible ” by Lilyanna Salazar

“All I want for Christmas is you” by Myles Kamara

“The Perfect Gift ” by Kodi Gora

“Black Friday” by Blaine Fisher

“Blind Date” by Mike Olsen

“Kevin's Perfect Gift” by Laurie Nave

“Surprise, Surprise Christmas!” by Daniel Kelly

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