Write a story that involves love at first sight.

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“The Feeling Never Felt Before” by Sydney Mari

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“Hey Holden, what’s up?” I ask my old guitar friend. Holden looks up at from where he crouches beneath a set of drums. His eyes squint at me, before a grin flashes across his face. “Brandon? It’s been such a long time!” he says, getting up from his crouch to walk over and hug me.He then pushes me back a bit and looks me up and down. “You look so… grown-up since the last time I saw you!”There’s a moment of silence before I awkwardly laugh, “Yeah, I guess I do.”Holden looks past me and at a blue electric guitar on the stage and then point...

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“Courting Season” by Emilie Conroy

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At the moment Saber’s sheathed his sword, but his long fingers strangled the hilt. Saber had plundered far too much of Rhys ap Llewellyn’s wealth to feel at ease in Caernarvon. He had taken every precaution he could imagine, yet he figured it would be worth nothing for him to drop his guard. If his presence became known to the wrong people, he might well need to make a hasty retreat to his good ship Saint-Esprit as the quarry of the coastal overlord’s ravenous armed guards. Saber had ...

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“Aravain, the Valiant” by Jaycen Zimbeck

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I tell this tale as they did in the olden days of a time when war had torn their lands apart. In the land of Astaron, our tale begins. On a chilly autumn day, leaves of gold, orange, and red fell in the castle courtyard of their King Weylin The leaves fell around the knight Aravain who’s heart was pure as gold, yet with the weight of his failure upon it. He had failed in his duty, his lord was slain. Aravain was bound for battle on that day, and he hoped for a good death. To the young knight, death could be the only redemption for his failin...

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“Giant Love” by Kim Hart

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The sands of time ran through the great hourglass and creatures everywhere waited with the static of anticipation charging their souls. In the time betwixt day and night, that magical time known to some as the gloaming, a festival was beginning. Twilight descended and the first star heralded the start of the celebration. It had been a long time in the making and was eagerly awaited by the good and the bad, the ugly and the beautiful, the small and the large of the fairytale kingdom. Pilgrimages had begun from far away places; mountain tops, ...

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“He never knew....” by Araceli James

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It's the same as it is every other day. Wake up, get dressed, eat, show up at work, go home, maybe eat, sometimes alone, sometimes with my cat, sleep, then repeat. A boring routine for a boring girl. Then something changed. He came. I didn't notice him at first, no, I noticed him when no one else did. It all started when I went through the same morning routine. I woke up, fed my cat, Roscoe, ate some stale toast and headed off to work, expecting the same old boring day to unfold. Little did I know that I was in for a shock. As I finishe...

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“ In Emerald Pond” by Christine Tapper

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Crissinda gasped. It was him, Lucas, there in the maze, the prince from her vision. The one she had fallen in love with instantly; unstoppably.As she peeped through the hedgerow again, she realized he'd drawn a woman into his arms. Locked in their passionate embrace, they neither saw nor heard her.The wind billowed around Crissinda trying to dry her tears. It steered her from the maze along a cloistered path. As she ran, she held her skirt and petticoat high. As soon as she reached the banks of Emerald Pond the wind dropped, Criss...

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“Best Laid Plans” by Barry Jones

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February 2, 1979 Chicago, IL Gimme that night fe-verrr. Clap! We know how to show it. Clap! Twirl-two-three. Clap! Here I am, prayin’ for this moment to last... The Bee Gees sure had that right. I’d have loved for that moment to stretch out forever. It was the Semester Kickoff Party at Pi Kappa Phi, and the place was packed. Floyd Gillis, Ray Irmer, and I, centering three lines of girls, were each doing our best John Travolta - complete with silk shirts and tight jeans, perfect hair, and aloof expressions - at the eastern end of the...

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“Killing Time” by Rosie Greenwood

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When I first see his picture, I know. When I first see him in person, I am certain. When I first say hello, we both know. We are meant to be together. He is the one. We say “hi,” and we click. We talk for hours about anything and everything. Like-minded souls, we are able to engage in discussions without fighting, and joke around and laugh at ourselves and each other. That’s why it is so painful to remember. When I first saw his picture, I was given my instructions. “This is your target—your mission. You must eliminate him....

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“The Rose” by Aubrey McNeil

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Do you remember?The day we met? Your beautiful ocean blue eyes. The first thing I noticed. When our eyes met I felt a spark. Electric. Your perfect dark skin made your gold medal smile shine that much brighter and the dimple on your cheek seem that much deeper. You were the new guy, and all the girls were flocking around you. But you came over, ignoring all of them to come and talk to me. The way you bit your lip nervously, asking my name. My heart stopped the moment I saw you. You had a way with words. It was love at first sight. You were f...

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“Puppy Love” by Christian Schmidt

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Milk-chocolate eyes stared into mine, piercing me to my very soul. Slowly taking pieces of my heart. My search was over. I had found the one. I reached out my hands and lifted up the dachshund puppy from the play kennel. His name tag on his collar stated that he did not have a name. Perfect. I already knew the only name that would suit my new canine love. “Hey, little guy,” I said softly. “How would you like to come home with me today, huh?” I smiled as he wriggled in my arms, panting up at me with what looked like a huge, goofy grin. I co...

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“Blue Moon Obsession” by Rachel Sloan

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When I saw him, I knew him.When I saw him, I loved him. When I saw him, I knew he was the one for me and no others could compare.After the vision of my future beloved, I had no choice but to find him.Every twenty-five years, the perpetual red sun relinquished it’s throne and gave way to the renowned blue moon for twenty-five days. The Coupling Moon, as it was known, showed and led all lone youth of the most recent generation their future life mates. From the lore passed down from prior generations, your other half is shown to you on th...

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“Feels like magic ” by Emmanuel Adanegbe

Submitted to Contest #16

"Magic is a four lettered word spelt; L,O,V,E. This I've found to be true in life but never in a spelling bee." This I said with a smile on my face and that caused Richard to laugh hysterically. He said even at my old age I never lost my touch, that I'm still as funny as ever but I'm not so sure that's true. The old description, not the sense of humour. "Well dad, I'm sure you didn't call me out here to tell jokes. Why exactly am I here?" Richard was always a smart kid, sometimes too smart for his own good. He asked not because he knew not...

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“Love And Me” by Cynthia Starchasertenn@aol.com

Submitted to Contest #16

Growing up I always heard the term "Love at First Sight" but I was not even thinking about "Love". They always said you don't need to look for love, it will find you....I thought that was funny, I laughed and went on playing with my friends. As I grew up, things started changing, my thinking, my body, my mind and they way I thought about things. I started noticing boys more and thinking how some of them were so cute, having these feelings that I couldn't explain. Then one day I was sitting on the front porch of my Gammy's house with my ...

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“First Date” by David Weaver

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The agency had fixed the date for six o’clock that evening. A little early but there’s sod all else to do round here, or anyone to do it with. When I say ‘agency’ I refer to the white-haired old guy who seems to run the place; not too inspiring on the romance front to be honest. He seemed to be pretty enthusiastic about my chances though.“What’ll she be like?” I asked, trying to keep a calm front even though my stomach was full of butterflies. I think they were butterflies; those colourful little winged creatures anyway. I’m not so good on a...

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“Return to Sender” by Douglas Maxson

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Write a story that involves love at first sight.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 87 stories

“The Feeling Never Felt Before” by Sydney Mari

“Courting Season” by Emilie Conroy

“Aravain, the Valiant” by Jaycen Zimbeck

“Giant Love” by Kim Hart

“He never knew....” by Araceli James

“ In Emerald Pond” by Christine Tapper

“Best Laid Plans” by Barry Jones

“Killing Time” by Rosie Greenwood

“The Rose” by Aubrey McNeil

“Puppy Love” by Christian Schmidt

“Blue Moon Obsession” by Rachel Sloan

“Feels like magic ” by Emmanuel Adanegbe

“Love And Me” by Cynthia Starchasertenn@aol.com

“First Date” by David Weaver

“Return to Sender” by Douglas Maxson

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Write a story around the theme: Be careful what you wish for.

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