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

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“HS BFFs” by Matthew Turner

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“Why are there three quarts of sour cream on your mother’s list?” Heather asked “We’re a big dip bunch!” Rosalyn said with a wide grin “I could have gone my life without hearing that phrase.” They both shared a laugh as Rosalyn pushed the cart and Heather monitored everything that was going into the cart. To minimize time and save money the only things going into the cart were things on the list that Rosalyn’s mother, Donna, had given them. They made their way slowly down the aisles looking lost. The idle wander of someone trying to navi...

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“Jazz Club Hideaway” by Anaya Dennis

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Graham had looked down to check the time on his watch. 8 p.m. exactly. He had never known Billie to be late, but before another second could pass he spotted Billie at the front entrance, bypassing the long line of people waiting to be seated, and speaking to the waiter in front. He recognized her honey brown skin and those shiny luscious curls had always been specific to Billie alone. She wore a red pantsuit that complimented every curve of her body and opened up to reveal her smooth and flawless back. Graham had gazed upon her a million tim...

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“THE PORCUPINE PARTY” by Andrew Grell

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“There’s a reason they call it the Badlands, you know, Ace. The land is bad. That’s the reason. You coulda have swum if you wanted to, instead. But by now, we’ve passed the point of no return. It’s easier to keep going. The next zone is Castle Hill Avenue. Before you ask about castles in The Bronx, there ain’t no castle. It was a hut. And not much of a hill, either. A big pile of rocks jutting out into Pugsley Creek. And, again, before ya ask, no, there’s no Wednesday Creek to go with to...

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“Don't Bring an Ex to a Double Date” by OB Jato

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Rahul did not know who his first love was. Like most of his friends he dated a girl for the first time while in high school. Archana was a sweetheart. Moreover, she was a vegetarian – a prerequisite his family would have sought for in his partner. He did not know this when he first started talking to her, of course. She was the only other Gujarati in his class. They bonded over local food, and jokes about their questionable taste. It was too sweet to satisfy either person’s palette. But soon, khakras had been replace...

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“First Day Jitters” by Janelle Hammonds

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Students shuffled into the class, some with confidence, taking a seat without any seemingly difficult decision making. Elizabeth is far from it. She hovers near the doorway, stepping aside to allow others into the room. Her eyes scan the room, starting at the back row, crossing it off her list of potential seats as it quickly fills up. She’s left to choose between the middle two, she doesn’t dare to choose the front, she’s already going to stand out enough as the oldest student, she doesn’t desire to be seen as a kiss up. A light tap on her ...

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“Remember me?” by Cindy M

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I regret wearing this dress tonight. There is so much cold, it chills you straight to the bone. Yet here I am, on a Thursday night - work night, might I add-on the rooftop of The Golden Tulip with nothing but a sleeveless short back dress on. No - scratch that - I regret coming here in the first place. I look at the two empty chairs across the table, food on the table barely touched. I blink away and that is when I realise that I have this wetness in my eyes. Damn this cold weather! I am on my feet as soon as I make the discovery, fishing...

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“Reunion” by Bettina Karpathian

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Ruby approached the book shop nervously. She had never attended an event like this. Her favorite author Marybelle Mortimer was here today to sign copies of her newly released romantic novel, “Passion and Power”. The line already stretched around the corner. Ruby fished her copy out of her handbag. Marybelle’s immaculately made up face smiled at her in soft focus from the back cover, her chin propped on her perfectly manicured hand. The heroine stared defiantly from the front cover, emerald green eyes sparkling under a sweep of blond tresses....

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“Kismet!?” by C Alexis McGregor

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The sky dawned with drama, periwinkle, purple, gold and tangerine traipsing across the horizon, as Deann carried her blue travel mug, brimming with freshly brewed coffee, down the steps of her truck camper to sit on her crimson camp chair. Savouring her first sip, she surveyed the view from her site in BC’s t Liard River Hot Springs Provincial. Today was a short solitary jaunt, a mere 210 km to Watson Lake, Yukon, unlike the last time Deann had made this trip; that time in the company of her husband, now dead two years. With the volu...

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“TO FIND HAPPINESS ” by Affiong Effiong Okon

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“I cannot accept the pregnancy,” Eyo said, my parents would not hear of it, he told Hauwa harshly under the mango tree. Ten years ago; She was fifteen years old and was in the penultimate class to end her high school. She remembered how her mother cried the day she found out, but refused her to abort the baby because of their religious stance. This was after Hauwa had tried a particular drug, which made her wince in pain all through the night and spot blood, but the baby was not affected. A boy was born seven months later after the fai...

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“All is Found” by Nayeli Aguilar

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When Ethan decided to return home, the last thing he expected was to see her again.The wounds were still fresh; they still stung. When he saw her, he felt as if he had been punched in the gut.The memories of their time together began to swirl around in his mind. The first time he had laid eyes on her. The first time he had spoken to her and had stuttered so much that she couldn't help but laugh. The quickening of his heart beat as he saw her.He remembered the day he had asked her out for the first time as if it was yesterday. How he had take...

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“Lucky” by Alex Lebron

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The last time that I saw Freddy he was driving off in the back seat of his father’s old navy-blue pickup truck, on his was to New York city. My heart went right along with him in that truck, on that day 16 years ago. I couldn’t believe It when I saw him walk into that bar. He stood there with a beautiful blonde by his side, her head resting on his shoulder. I could not believe how much his face had not changed. He looked the same, with his big brown eyes, and dirty blonde hair, my heart started to melt, like back when I was 17 again. So many...

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“Achy Bones” by Christian Harrison

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I’m awoken by the bleating of the alarm clock that has been a constant reminder of the world that robs me of the one comfort I’ve ever known: a good night’s rest. No matter what heartache or pain the world of the conscious brings, you can always find that same comfort hidden behind your eyelids. As I roll out of bed, I slap the top of the alarm clock in the same way as I always have, sending a warm tingling through my palm. When my legs touch the floor, I notice a sharp pain in my knee. These aren’t new. You wait for the feeling too dull s...

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“Let Go” by Rachel Bacon

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I didn’t recognize her at first. She had grown her hair out and wore makeup now, something she had sworn to never do. She had come up to the hostess stand and smiled at me with a charming smile. And for a second, I thought I was experiencing love at first sight. “Reservation for Sato,” she said. I realized that it was not in fact love at first sight, but a relighting of an old flame. Mai Soto had been in my chemistry class sophomore year of high school. We were both transfers and didn’t know anyone, so while everyone else partnered with the...

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“Floating” by Tito Silva

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I was lying in bed, just spinning through social media to pass the time before my eyes got heavy, when she popped up on my feed as someone 'suggested for me'. My stomach dropped and a frog jumped into my throat. I sat up and clicked on the image of her smiling holding a handsome little boy. She was even more stunning than before. I scrolled through her page, recognizing friends and family members who I had met when we dated back in high school. Her dark brown hair still spiraled down her back. She traded in her jerseys and air forces for blo...

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“Hope ” by Mia Fuller

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I blinked away the sleepiness as I continued to drive the well-worn road towards the town that held memories filled with everything from happiness to heartbreak. Soon I was pulling past the fading sign that read “Welcome to Little Birchwood.” I couldn’t help but sigh as I looked down at the ivory envelope with silvery loopy writing that said “Please Join Us for the Wedding Ceremony for Nina and Carlos at Ivory Park Gardens on July 18th at 5:00 p.m.” the names brought back now bittersweet memories of high school Those memories turned to bitte...

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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

“HS BFFs” by Matthew Turner

“Jazz Club Hideaway” by Anaya Dennis

“THE PORCUPINE PARTY” by Andrew Grell

“Don't Bring an Ex to a Double Date” by OB Jato

“First Day Jitters” by Janelle Hammonds

“Remember me?” by Cindy M

“Reunion” by Bettina Karpathian

“Kismet!?” by C Alexis McGregor

“TO FIND HAPPINESS ” by Affiong Effiong Okon

“All is Found” by Nayeli Aguilar

“Lucky” by Alex Lebron

“Achy Bones” by Christian Harrison

“Let Go” by Rachel Bacon

“Floating” by Tito Silva

“Hope ” by Mia Fuller

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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.

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

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