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

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“Last Minute” by Andrea Brobst

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“Shit!” Alex exclaimed narrowly avoiding a wave of gutter fluids inspired by the distracted taxi driver and their obnoxious yellow cab. Spending nearly three hours carefully choosing the right shirt(old faithful light blue Hawaiian button-up with pink flamingos and palm trees mingling in a fashion that said, Hey I’m fun—but thoughtful enough to choose a collar); tucked into a pair of well fitted gray pants (another favorite being comfortable and yet versatile); finished off with classic red Chuck Taylors (high-tops of course). All the though...

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“Subject 227” by Gregory Richardson

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I knew it was her when she walked into the coffee house by the description my friend had given me; plump but not fat, long graying black hair worn in a bun, neither young nor old, pretty in an odd way. Evidently she recognized me as well. She sat opposite me, smiling with a touch of irony. We introduced ourselves. Neither of us were uncomfortable or self conscious. She in particular was poised and alert. Her brown eyes darted this way and that taking in her surroundings, which included myself, betraying nothing but mild interest and innate i...

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“A Date with Two Syllables” by Clinton Ritchey

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Liz: I don’t normally do blind dates. Every single one I’ve been on was awkward. Some guys are too forward, less interested in what I’m saying and more interested in what’s underneath my dress. Some guys are “in between” jobs at the moment, and for the past eighteen months. Some guys are more into the game playing on the plasma TV behind my head than me. I agreed to this one because my sister, Josey, guilted me into it, since I “owed” her a favor. If I knew her dog sitting for me when I took an impromptu weekend ski trip would result i...

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“Unexpected Rainbows” by Sandy Buxton

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How did he let Adam talk him into this? Yes, he was in a dry spell, but a self-imposed dating drought was not the same as facing constant rejection. Brandon sighed as he poured another cup of coffee. The argument still rankled. "She's nice. You'll like her," Adam said as they worked out at 'Fitness Round the Clock'. "I know, I know, it sounds hinkey...the classic, but she has a great personality. But she really does," he said laughing. "Your cousin," Br...

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“Full Circle” by Varsha Dwivedi

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While in shower slowly she realised the droplets are getting bigger and bigger and there was no place for water to move it was rising up and fast. She screamed and tried to push the door just to open it. but, to no avail, it didn’t buzz and within few seconds water was almost to her neck. she was frantically turning the knob to switch the shower off instead, all taps started and within seconds she was drowned.. Standing in the class room with notebook in hand she saw him and time stopped. Oh my God !! it’s not possible! Its him, yes him. Bu...

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“All that stress for nothing!” by Valerie Preston

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“Hmm I’m not really sure about the blue dress. I do really like it but….. I think it shows too much cleavage. It’s a little bit too racy for my style”. “What about the red skirt with the white shirt then?” the shop assistant asked, already showing she was fed up by the lack of positive vibes coming from the customer. She had to put up with the indecisiveness and the same old ‘I’m not too sure. I’ll try it on one more time. I think the green dress makes my waist look wide. Maybe the first skirt with the last blouse might look good. I’ll ...

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“Romantic Encounters” by Sammi Carter

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The sinking stomach before a blind date always seemed to be overstated. A Cosmo article Rebecca had read years earlier spoke words of reassurance to her as she remembered the astonishing fact; men like red. Trembling hands cleaned the fear of rejection from the sides of cherry red lips. Lips that would later frown as she realized her blind date was incredibly beautiful and wanted to be anywhere else. After a standard greeting his dark eyes danced around the room. She figured a prettier woman had caught the beady eyes’ attention. Perhaps the ...

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“Behind the Masks” by Linda Logdberg

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Behind the Masks Dierdre hated having to wear a mask for all the usual reasons, but, in addition, because the lower part of her face was her best attribute. She’d had one compliment after another for how her straight, narrow jaw emphasized her high cheekbones and made her look extra-intelligent. Maybe the best compliment was the one from Werner, who said, “Girl, that mouth just defines you! It’s like…etched or something!” Werner was a good, good friend and she wished things hadn’t turned out the way they did. Everyone began ...

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“The blind date” by Ann Whitty

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There was this girl who once went on a blind date that was set up by her BFF they went out to dinner to this romantic Resturant in the city . After the romantic dinner they took a long walk along the boardwalk. When they we’re on the boardwalk they quickly realized they were being followed by police then she quickly realized that they were going after the guy she went on the blind date with he was wanted for rape and murder. So the date ended in disaster thee Woman went home very upset that she didn’t want to go on another blind date again. ...

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“Yellow Teeth” by Ishika Kataria

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"No", Sam groaned as he slumped on his friend's bed. "Please", begged his childhood friend William as he rubbed his poor red nose vigilantly. "I said 'no'" "Please just this once", pleaded William in a dry voice after almost dying from his recent coughing fit. "You know how I feel about blind dates. They are creepy", a visible shudder rocked through his body. Sam turned to his sick friend on the bed and propping himself on his elbows said, "How many blind dates are you on? Some fifteen? And what did you get? Nothing. They are eithe...

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“A Chance Meeting” by Carol Keefer

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A Chance Meeting My mother called me “ugly” once. I was staring in the bathroom mirror for the fifteenth time, looking at my reflection, making sure that this red dress doesn’t draw attention to my ‘thunder thighs”. Yeah, right, Janneke, whom do you think you are? Purposely pushed an annoying strand of hair behind my left ear. “Ugly,” was the one word my loving mother u...

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“Pleasantly Surprised ” by Seraina Frazier

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It was a pleasantly warm morning in Idaho Falls. The sun was glowing, the clouds were stretched across the sky, and the wind gently grazed the leaves on the trees. The rays of the sun peaked through the windows and made it's way onto Katherine's face. Her eyes gracefully opened and saw a beautiful day ahead of her. As she sprung out of bed, she thought to herself, " this is going to be a good day". Katherine walked to the kitchen and made herself some nice hot coffee. As she went to take a sip of her warm cup of coffee, she suddenly she hear...

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“Alone at First Sight” by Sarah K

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This could go either amazingly or horribly. In my experience I can never be so lucky as to have an in-between time, neither good nor bad, just unmemorable would be nice. The feeling of all of my failed dates always bring the same sickening feelings of embarrassment. Every single date I've been on, like 3, have always ended in me thinking it went well and just blowing it at the end by talking too much to fill the awkward silences. Thoughts of ‘Why did I wear that?’ ‘Was my makeup a mess?’ ‘Was it too much?’ ‘What if my breath smelled?’ filled...

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“Love in All Honesty” by Miss Kat Flores

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“Why do I need to be here?” That question hangs on my mind as I enter the artsy cafe. As if things have not been that bad in school already, upon coming home, my mother reprimanded me to go meet another “husband prospect.” Yes, you heard it right. Husband – not best friend, not boyfriend, not a live in partner, but a husband. As the eldest in the family, it has become my utmost duty and pledge to get tied before my other siblings. Yesterday, I found my favorite shirt on the floor, filthy and bleached – there and then I knew, not...

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“A Suprise of a Date” by Zahra Zakir

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Rosie I took a few deep breaths, attempting to calm my nerves before I entered the bar. I hated blind dates. My anxiety when entering restaurants and bars alone and standing there looking like a moron while I tried to find my friends was high enough but entering alone and not knowing who exactly I was looking for made me even more jittery. I could barely stand still and my right foot kept tapping on the pavement edge. I took out my vape pen, hoping the nicotine might calm my nerves. A slight breeze made me shiver and I realised my thin...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 129 stories

“Last Minute” by Andrea Brobst

“Subject 227” by Gregory Richardson

“A Date with Two Syllables” by Clinton Ritchey

“Unexpected Rainbows” by Sandy Buxton

“Full Circle” by Varsha Dwivedi

“All that stress for nothing!” by Valerie Preston

“Romantic Encounters” by Sammi Carter

“Behind the Masks” by Linda Logdberg

“The blind date” by Ann Whitty

“Yellow Teeth” by Ishika Kataria

“A Chance Meeting” by Carol Keefer

“Pleasantly Surprised ” by Seraina Frazier

“Alone at First Sight” by Sarah K

“Love in All Honesty” by Miss Kat Flores

“A Suprise of a Date” by Zahra Zakir

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

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