Write a story about unrequited love.

Posted in Romance on Jul 24, 2021

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“When You Know” by Heather Tabata

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A thin curl of lemon colored icing oozed from the metal tip of Avery’s pastry bag onto the scraped smooth blanket of frosting. She completed the daffodil’s last petal and stepped back. The cake, destined for a housewarming party for one of the ritzier families in town, sat on the gleaming granite countertop. She nudged the cake stand a bit to the side and ran her thumb over her left ring finger. One day. It’d be her turn. One day. Just one more flower there, right below the scroll. The metal tip hovered j...

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“Respectful Distance” by Jacob Oligschlaeger

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“He looks like he needs a hug mom!” Leo shouted, pointing towards the hippo paddling across the murky waters of its personal swimming pool. “I think he just needs a friend,” Leo’s mom responded in a mumble. Her eyes drifted from her son and looked over to the rhino enclosure behind them. Leo was at the age where he believed the world revolved around him and he was indestructible, so he did not take this as a passing remark. He saw it as an instruction. With his mother’s eyes focused on pachyderms less reminiscent of oiled potatoes, Leo pulle...

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“Possibilities” by Angela W

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They were having dinner at Olivio’s when Miguel asked Tessie to be his girlfriend. Having a boyfriend at the age of sixty-two struck her as silly, something meant for a much younger person and not a grandmother. “What do you say, Tessie?” he asked. The creases around his eyes deepened in the candlelight. He was a handsome man who spoke with a smooth, elegant Spanish accent, the veritable heartthrob of the Elderberry Senior Center, where they’d met a year ago. &...

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“My Golden Cowboy” by Grayson Symes

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Everyone in the bank flinched and several fell down to the floor from the sheer force of the explosion. Cassidy and I strolled in through the gaping hole in the wall that was clouded with smoke. We stopped just outside of the majority of the smoke and Cassidy stuck his pistol straight into the air and fired off a single shot causing everyone in the vicinity to flinch once again. I think one lady even yelped. “Alright everyone,” his booming voice filled the room. “If y’all couldn’t guess by now. This...

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“After, Love” by Hxmda A.A

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She always watched him from afar, since the beginning of the year. She saw him in the hallways, watching her every move. She watched him back, her gaze burning into his soft hazel eyes. It was not just looking, it was much more. Savanna wanted to talk to him, but her shyness took over and she walked passed him, like every other time. He would watch her go before turning back to his locker, taking out his books for class. She could feel that invisible hands trying to pull her back, trying to make her talk to him. Even once.&...

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“SILENCE IS WAR” by Izuchukwu Saviour Otubelu

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When a man loves a woman, there’s nothing he won’t do to win her attention. He buys her clothes and jewelleries, calls her often and sends her texts. He tries to keep her happy all the time. Sometimes he borrows money to do shopping with her. Anything to convince her that he is Mr. Perfect.There is a certain girl who lives in the next street. She is about nineteen by your observation. Her father is late and her mother owns a shop where she sells her wares. In the scale of public opinion, she is the most adored girl in the whole neighbourhood...

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“Unrequited Melody” by D.K. Fair

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Saniya met Bruce when she was all of fifteen years old. Her beloved uncle had just passed away. He was a gifted musician and singer, whose life had been snuffed away for some senseless and unsolved reason. Her younger cousin Trish was in Bruce’s fourth grade class. He had been assigned as a substitute teacher, but then was hired on as a permanent teacher for the remainder of the school year. Trish mentioned that Bruce was also a part-time singer and that he resembled their late uncle. Saniya wanted to see for herself, so she made haste to an...

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“It Didn't Always” by Owl Banana

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To even glimpse of the Suns true beauty is impossible. Since near the beginning of time she has hidden herself from all. She shrouds herself in a haze. She does this out of heartache, for she is a guilt ridden spirit. Only once has he removed that veil and allowed one to stare in all her flourishing flares. He never failed to watch her enter, and never let himself miss her leave. She spent her journey through the sky speaking and laughing with him all through the day. He spent little time for himself and seemed to live to see her wake. They ...

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“Tuesday” by Amy Emerson

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Sabina keeps him on a leash. She feeds him milk and honey; nourishes his soul. They’ve always been close; since he was born, he says, couldn’t be without her, he says. Their parents were friends, lived next door. Their fathers worked in finance, their mothers crocheted; one big happy family. Sabina has eyes like a doe, a mouth made of roses, her skin carved from fine bone china; nobody had ever seen a face so regal, a face so worthy of love. Sabina keeps her heart in a cage though. He thinks she’s lost the key; her heart can never be un...

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“Don't go away ” by Pallavi Nerella

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A young little boy stood on the sidewalk and stared at the wall noticing the tiniest details of the graffiti with deep interest in his eyes. There was a spark in his eyes, that could make anybody fall for the young one but he was the only one from his group who was not being adopted from his orphanage. He had deep solace in his heart every time he walked past this lane. The word REJOICE written on the wall in graffiti gave him hope. He believed the good days were just about to begin. He was lost in his own thoughts when a voice called ...

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“Wednesday Morning by Sadler Slate” by Sadler Slate

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Wednesday MorningA Story of Unrequited LoveBy Sadler Slate The tip jar was empty. I stood upon the stage looking half-defeated, staring down on the thinly divided audience that had slowly begun to make their way towards the door. I looked down at my wrist to see two hands tell me it was time to pack up and go home. More specifically, it was 11:30. Taxi cabs were pulling in and out as dozens of walking mouths piled in them and went home. They didn’t tip. They never do. Two hours of singing the same list of songs that everyone tune...

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“The Ballad of Ren and Lah” by Jordan Caulk

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It was as if he was reaching, speaking through water, to another, one which he could never again hear sweet, longing words emanate from. He knew somehow one day she would have to return to her home but he had only hoped that this transition would be delayed just a little longer, just enough to hear her speak words again, pure and untainted. He remembered her voice at one time melodic and rhythmic, like a heartbeat. She stood tall and proud, silent, looking down upon him with a faceless expression. Just before she had returned to her original...

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“My Best friends Left Me ” by Soriya Plaza

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The sun was setting with ethereal colors making it seem like we were in heaven it was such a beautiful sight. The sky was decorated with deep oranges, bright pinks, and light baby blue colors. The clouds were separated giving the perfect shadow to the already not believable sight. As we all lay there with our feet warm cozy sand, hand in hand we look up at the sky and as if on command I say, “I wonder what it's like up there, are there really never-ending happy days and if there are, why can’t I have them now. Can I make a deal with someone ...

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“MISHA - A STORY ABOUT A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE” by Liz Lewis

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Prompt: Write a story about unrequited love Misha – a story about a different kind of love By Liz Lewis Things weren’t going well for us in Germany, not with the bad exchange rate that Dad was always complaining about. But somehow, he finally managed to find us a small house. They called it a cottage. “Cottage” would make it sound quite nice though, cute. This wasn’t. It was the drabbest house ever. Square, grey, with a dirty roof. The advert said “for four persons”, but it actually meant that Paul and I had to sleep on a lumpy fo...

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“Empty Whispers” by Kira Carroll

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Protective stone walls stood vigil above the overgrown treetops, proud despite the cracks and dirt that coated their every inch. Once, this place had been grand, with each inch of every building intended to represent the best, most well-maintained prison that ever stood. But now, Jeremy could hardly recognize anything. “Hello everyone! Welcome to Stillwater Penitentiary! One of America’s most haunted locations!” The tour guide said, the sweetness of her saccharine smile leaking into her words. Rolling his eyes, Jeremy looked up a...

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Write a story about unrequited love.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 60 stories

“When You Know” by Heather Tabata

“Respectful Distance” by Jacob Oligschlaeger

“Possibilities” by Angela W

“My Golden Cowboy” by Grayson Symes

“After, Love” by Hxmda A.A

“SILENCE IS WAR” by Izuchukwu Saviour Otubelu

“Unrequited Melody” by D.K. Fair

“It Didn't Always” by Owl Banana

“Tuesday” by Amy Emerson

“Don't go away ” by Pallavi Nerella

“Wednesday Morning by Sadler Slate” by Sadler Slate

“The Ballad of Ren and Lah” by Jordan Caulk

“My Best friends Left Me ” by Soriya Plaza

“MISHA - A STORY ABOUT A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE” by Liz Lewis

“Empty Whispers” by Kira Carroll

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Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.

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Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.

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