Write a story about high school sweethearts coming across one another after many, many years apart.

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“I'm still a loser” by Chris Callanan

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I am 27, working class, unemployed, single, and live with my parents. It is fair to say I've got fuck all going for me. I don't want her to see this version of me, I told myself next time I see Sarah she'll see a different person than the one I was when we finished school, someone with their shit together. But here I stand the same fuck up she dumped all those years ago. Why did she have to walk into this bar today? If I knew I would have got my hair cut, maybe hit the gym a bit more, I am nowhere near those Brad Pitt abs I've aiming for ove...

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“Clarity” by Abbey C. Lawrey

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It was early Monday morning as Clare waited for the bus, the sun was just beginning to rise. Early morning had become her normal ever since she opened up her restaurant Clarity a few years ago. They were open from eight in the morning until late, and she was there for all of it most days. There early to collect deliveries, prepare the restaurant for cooking, catering and seating, take bookings and to make sure her staff arrived on time.There were a few people waiting for the bus, yet still when it finally arrived people pushed and shoved, a ...

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“I'm Coming Home” by Jessica Mills

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“Mom, what is the name of that bird again?” my daughter Shannon asks me from the passenger seat to my right. “It’s an egret, sweetheart” I reply with a slight smile, thinking of how many times I have answered that exact same question while we made this familiar drive. “That’s right. I don’t know why I can’t ever remember that. They sure are beautiful” Majestic is the best description of the bird off to the right side of the car in the middle of the flooded rice field looking for it’s dinner, craning it’s long S-curved neck toward the w...

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“Always the Same” by Carolyn Ermel

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Devin Miller should have just stayed home today. After all, it’s not like he needed to be in a coffee shop to write his stories. It was a cliched, tired trope, that all authors go to coffee shops to work on their stories, and it simply wasn’t true. If he had just stayed home, he wouldn’t be here now, slumped over in a booth with his laptop shielding his face and hot coffee dribbling onto his lap. This “change of scenery” approach had never worked for him before. His office at home suited him just fine, with his many bookshelves cem...

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“Strangers. ” by Felix Bill

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“A great while ago the world begun, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain, But that’s all one, our play is done, And we’ll strive to please you every day.” The applause was thunderous, the globe theatre echoing with the words that had lasted for 400 years. Twelfth Night. Callum grinned, his hands aching as he continued to clap for the now bowing actors. Lila had been brilliant as Olivia tonight. He wolf whistled loudly, the sound cutting through the clapping, and Lila gave him a wink. Callum jerked his head towards th...

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“Remembering Westland” by Cynthia Dawn

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Jacob hadn’t wanted a lot out of life—maybe a place to call his own, a nice family and a little time to make art. He certainly wasn’t one of those people with drive and ambition, destined for big things. He was okay with a small life, as long as it was a happy one, but apparently, even that was too much to ask.He was forty-three now, and still hadn’t really settled in anywhere. He changed apartments each time another job fell through, and he did so on his own. One by one he had watched every relationship he had go sour and the small dreams h...

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“Secondhand Romance” by Melissa Keeping

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Being put “in a home” was the worst thing I could imagine. I’d seen it happen to a few of my friends. Here they were, trying to enjoy their retirement as much as possible- knitting and baking and Bingo and senior’s day at Value Village- and then they suddenly had no freedom. Even the ones that were optimistic about it were disappointed. They started out with “Well my daughter says that they have a bridge club right in the home!” and “I can still bake. I just have to do it in a supervised area.” That quickly turned into “I don’t get to ...

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“Heartbreak” by Samadhee Ismail

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You and I made a vow, long time ago. That we will be always together, no matter what. Nothing but death could break us apart. We belong together. We had future plans with each other. You and I are supposed to go to college together, then graduate, then get married and then start a family. You always talked about how you wanted to have four children. I thought you will always be with me and that you promised me that you will always be there for me. But you never did. *** I haven't seen you for almost twenty years. How time flies! When w...

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“Lucky” by Carly Pierce

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“Hey, Mikey,” Gaby said, walking up to the counter of the dance store to talk to the red-haired employee. “Gabs! How’d the last show go?” the teenager asked. “Well, considering I’m finally done, amazing. But you know how I came in with a hole in the bottom of my jazz shoe the other day? There’s a hole in the other one now, too.” “Good job, then,” Mikey muttered. “Size 8 and a half, right? Tan, I know…” He stepped around the counter and ran a hand over the shoeboxes on the wall. “Thanks for helping out again.” Mikey selected a box and han...

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“OF BLACKBOARDS AND CHALK DUST” by Claire Tennant

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Val Trent awoke, to the sound of the neighbour’s dog yapping probably at a stray leaf. The sun was streaming into the bedroom, which did not help the situation, thus though she did not need to be, she was wide awake. She had been dreaming; one of those dreams where you are with a group of people, supposedly known to you but in fact, in real life, (your only comparison), are strangers. All except one. He stood giraffe-like at the other side of the room, his blue-grey eyes focussed on the antics of the group. He looked strangely...

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“Flower Field” by Raine Lim

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The moon shone down, illuminating the field, giving it an ethereal glow. Stars decorated the sky, twinkling merrily. A gentle breeze blew past, whistling quietly, the grass dancing along with it, swaying rhythmically. I sighed as I leaned against the familiar oak tree, observing my surroundings. It was a cool and tranquil night, no sound to be heard except for the occasional chirping of crickets and the distant hoot of an owl. This was our special place, a beam of light in our lives. I remember all the memories we made here, ...

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“The Broken Heart Pendant” by Jayde Trilo

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Tara started her final shift when Exodus landed on the new world. On the surface the thin atmosphere tried to cough up enough wind to move her light grey dreadlocks as she marched over the flat terrain. She led her team to their habitat, glancing back occasionally to see if their contingent of colonists were still following. She had no sympathy for the ones that had fallen behind, leaning against each other to catch their breath, or laying down to cry in the pathetic red ferns that covered the ground. They had been bought out of cryosleep tw...

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“China Girl” by Alison Westwood

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"It said 'Anti-murder juice' on the chalkboard," I say lightly as I place the cardboard carrier on the seat between us. "Although you probably wanted to kill me back there." I nod another apology at the dark stain on his shirt. "Well, it was pretty hot stuff, and I can't deny it hurt a bit, but I think I'll live." He laughs. He sounds relaxed, confident. Ever the gracious gentleman. I steal a look at the man beside me. Time has been kind to Peter. Two and a half decades have done nothing to detract from his breathtaking good looks. The teena...

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“This could be true” by Keith Manos

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This could be true [a short story by Keith Manos] This is not a true story, but some parts really happened. Let’s say that I lived on a fifty-acre farm in Kansas, miles and miles away from any neighbors. My best friend was our dog Chestnut, a Labrador who licked my cheek when I petted him and barked whenever he heard a truck engine. But Chestnut went missing when I was elev...

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“Weekend Getaway: Saturday Morning” by Sadie Black

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Riley walked into the gas station with low expectations. She was looking for silverware, but didn't expect to find it. The store sold little more than chewing tobacco, energy drinks, and condoms, but her shopping alternatives were few. Without forks, knives, and spoons, how would she serve - and more importantly eat - Mackayla and Mackenna's birthday cake? Her friends were likely starving back at the rental cottage while Riley ran the vital errand. In truth, she relished the moment of solitude after driving several hours to their vacation pr...

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Write a story about high school sweethearts coming across one another after many, many years apart.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 283 stories

“I'm still a loser” by Chris Callanan

“Clarity” by Abbey C. Lawrey

“I'm Coming Home” by Jessica Mills

“Always the Same” by Carolyn Ermel

“Strangers. ” by Felix Bill

“Remembering Westland” by Cynthia Dawn

“Secondhand Romance” by Melissa Keeping

“Heartbreak” by Samadhee Ismail

“Lucky” by Carly Pierce

“OF BLACKBOARDS AND CHALK DUST” by Claire Tennant

“Flower Field” by Raine Lim

“The Broken Heart Pendant” by Jayde Trilo

“China Girl” by Alison Westwood

“This could be true” by Keith Manos

“Weekend Getaway: Saturday Morning” by Sadie Black

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about someone going back to school as a mature student.

Write a story about someone looking to make amends for a mistake.

Write a story about someone struggling to learn a skill that in no way comes naturally to them.

Write a story about a TV show called "Second Chances."

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