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“Forever and Always” by Amany Sayed

ElaineOh, God. Oh god. Why did I agree to this again? Cause you’re lonely and you have no life, so why not take any chance you can get to be in a relationship? Thank you, super supportive voice in my head. But why the movies. I mean, of all places. The movies are super romantic. Don’t you want it to be romantic? It’s a date for goodness sake. No. I really hope it isn’t a romantic movie. I will kill Willow. Oh, but scary movies are even worse. Then it’ll be like a who...

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“The Diner of Doom, Toilet Paper, and a Whole Lotta Awkward” by ♡ ℂ𝕣𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕝 ♡

KaraI’m trapped in a romantic prison with no way out except to stay for the night. I’m seated on a hot wooden stool, a candle flickering before my eyes, rose petals adorned the red tablecloth, and my ex-boyfriend, Henry Watts, placed on a chair directly across from me, his blue eyes sparkling in the starlight, but looking nervous nonetheless. I blame my best friend. Sandra Montgomery, my forever friend and swim partner since 3rd grade, had set this us up, informing ...

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“MALE #18” by Deidra Lovegren

“It sounds like hell.” “You’ll be fine. Now, the women stay stationary in the circle while the men rotate around the perimeter. You’ll switch to a new partner every three minutes,” he carefully explained.“It sounds like square dancing,” I protested. “Do I allemande right or left?”“It’s not square dancing. And you will not be promenading with anyone unless you at least try to talk to someone. Just be nice. Don’t be an ass,” he warned. He sounded like my new ex-wife. Just be nice.

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“Game, Set, and Mismatch” by Jonathan Blaauw

It was truly amazing what one could find on the Internet, Trevor thought as he fussed nervously with his tie in the mirror. The last thing he thought he’d be doing at this stage of his life was getting ready for a date, yet here he was, primping and preening like a teenager.First dates are always anxiety-inducing affairs, even when you’re 38-years old, and the sad fact that Trevor had never been on one before made it all the more sofor him.He regarded his reflection in the mirror. He wasn’t ugly,...

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“First love” by B. W.

this is honestly my first type of romantic story i'm doing on anything. So this is probably gonna be terrible so sorry. to make it easier to know who's who sometimes here: the parts with Harper will be in italics. the parts with Penny will be regular. Harper sighed as she stared out into the gym. For the next few days there was a dance in there for couples. She didn't really know why or c...

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“Blind Date” by Taryn Holmes

I hated blind dates. Mostly because of how ironic it was. But here I was, sitting at a table, waiting for someone named Joseph. I felt a tremor at my feet and I felt Molly sit up and lay her head in my lap. I started petting her head, my fingers grazing the labeled vest she always had to wear. Molly could always tell when I was stressing out, and I certainly was at the moment. I blamed Lauren for this. She love...

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“Meeting of Minds” by Deborah Mercer

-1- THE BIG LITTLE THINGS I hope he doesn’t start calling me Judy. I know my dislike of the abbreviation is utterly irrational, and try to tell myself it’s because of some childhood trauma with a Punch and Judy show. I neither like nor wholly approve of them, but it still just wouldn’t be true. But I still prefer my proper name! I let my cousin Aaron get aw...

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“Jill & Bruce” by Skyler Woods

Jill’s heart shivered when she saw Bruce for the first time. The young woman didn’t expect her blind date to be so handsome. After Jill saw Bruce, she wanted to thank her best friend, Rachel, for setting her up on a blind date. Jill hoped that her date felt the same way about her. Since Jill was a psychologist, she tried to read Bruce’s body language toward her. She studied Bruce’s gestures while sitting across from him at a table. Jill liked everything about Bruce, and she couldn’t understand why. She liked the way his lips moved as he s...

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“The Compatibility Test” by Peace Nakiyemba

Boy.I don’t know why I let them talk me into this.I actually do but lets go with the first assertion. I don’t know why I let them talk me into this. I don’t even know how to navigate a first date anymore. The only person I have dated, till she ruthlessly broke me heart a week ago, was Jen. We were six years going on forever and then she claims that she didn’t see a future for us. Six years! A week is too early to be moving on, isn’t it?I tried to make all those guys see reason but Apo said...

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“I Hate Dates” by Kathleen March

I hate dates. When I say dates, I’m referring to both kinds: the fruit kind and the people kind. Both make me more than a little nauseous. So… if you want to remain my friend, please do not suggest I eat them or go out on one. It will not put me in a good mood. Unfortunately, that is where this story started: with a date. Somebody offered me one. Of course, I refused. I respect the wishes of my stomach. A...

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“No Silly Blind Date!” by P. Jean

Waiting is never easy whether it is for Christmas morning or the dentist’s nurse to call your name. Waiting is just full of some emotion....excitement, worry, boredom, dread, anticipation...all are emotions precipitated by waiting. This story is about waiting.....waiting as letters pass in the mail....waiting as the train moves along....waiting for arrivals.....waiting for a blind date, but really so much more!~~~~~As Russell rocked back and f...

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“Friday Night Date With Death” by Jane Andrews

First of all, let me make it clear that I’m not one of those people who does online dating. I’ve heard of ‘Tinder’ – most of the young singles at work use it – and I know you have to ‘swipe’ right or left if you like the look of someone; but meeting a complete stranger for a date just isn’t me. I do, however, have a sort-of-blind-date for this Friday. Steve, a guy who recently joined my work t...

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“BLIND DATE - AN ILLUSION OR A REALITY” by Richa Narula Phukan

When it comes to blind dates, you either feel compatible or you experience something horrifying. Anything else is just not worth the trouble getting ready for. It all started with a phone call. One evening in the last week of February, Maya was ready to treat herself to a meal of pizza through home delivery, when her phone rang. Ex...

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“The Blind Leading the Blind” by Sue Marsh

The Blind Leading the Blind Suzanne Marsh “Oh come on Nick, I am not going on another blind date! The last four were terrible.” “Look Tom, those were Linda's how about Melody, she wasn't that bad.” “Not that bad! She looked like Foo Foo the dog face girl, she didn't walk she waddled, her hair looked like a French Poodle with a bowl cut.” “Nick, you tell Linda no, no more blind da...

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“New year's eve” by N S

Incoming Text. Phone Buzzing. “So what you doing for Christmas?” “I have annual leaves. Planning to take a short solo trip” “Lucky you, I don’t have any annual leaves for Christmas this year, rather I am working. Am glad it’s a long weekend though” “I have an idea if you don’t mind” “yes, please” “I can travel to your ci...

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Write a story from the different perspectives of two people meeting for a blind date.

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✍️ 137 stories

“Forever and Always” by Amany Sayed

“The Diner of Doom, Toilet Paper, and a Whole Lotta Awkward” by ♡ ℂ𝕣𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕝 ♡

“MALE #18” by Deidra Lovegren

“Game, Set, and Mismatch” by Jonathan Blaauw

“First love” by B. W.

“Blind Date” by Taryn Holmes

“Meeting of Minds” by Deborah Mercer

“Jill & Bruce” by Skyler Woods

“The Compatibility Test” by Peace Nakiyemba

“I Hate Dates” by Kathleen March

“No Silly Blind Date!” by P. Jean

“Friday Night Date With Death” by Jane Andrews

“BLIND DATE - AN ILLUSION OR A REALITY” by Richa Narula Phukan

“The Blind Leading the Blind” by Sue Marsh

“New year's eve” by N S

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story in which two people who know each other are introduced — but neither person admits to knowing the other.

Write a day-in-the-life-story about a first-time parent and their newborn child.

Write a story about two people meeting during unusual circumstances and becoming fast friends.

Write a story about an established group of people welcoming (or not welcoming) a new face into their midst.

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