Write a sweeping romantic tale of two lovers who must overcome the horror of being hunted by an unseen foe.

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“The Promise” by Anthony Avina

Submitted to Contest #24

PreludeThe rain pounded the small stone home outside of the city of Corinth. The storm raged and the winds howled, and yet Lamia couldn’t bring herself to acknowledge the storm’s presence. All she could feel was the warm radiance of the god laying in bed next to her. His powerful arms wrapped around her body, making her feel safe and secure in the home. “You more than any other mortal, have captured my heart,” Zeus said sleepily, a smile on his face as he gently stroked the hair out of Lamia’s face. “My heart is yours, now and fore...

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“Boo” by Emily Sperber

Submitted to Contest #24

I didn’t like Charles when I first met him but then, like magic or divine intervention, I couldn’t help but love him. He had a beard that I thought made him look like a caveman. But then it grew on me, as if it was actually growing on me to the point where I stroked my chin when I was considering something like I saw him do many times in restaurants looking at menus. He was a tree climber by profession, maintaining the integrity of the trees by pruning and such, which I first thought was a joke and he was being elusive. Then, when he was ser...

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“Contentment” by Tonnye Fletcher

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The couple settled in to spooning as they had for 30 years, nestled in each others' arms in a way that only a long-married couple can. Some couples have faced the unthinkable, the untouchable, the unnameable foe. This was one such couple.Romance blossomed early in their college days together. What began as a hard, fast friendship based on much in common, quickly progressed to a passionate love for one another. They met in August, had their first date on October 1, were making wedding plans by November and officially engaged with a beauti...

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“The Highschool Love Affair ” by Mary Lombardi

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When I realized I loved him, I wanted to find the nearest bridge and jump. He, for the past two years, had made my life a living hell. He was a narcissistic genius who was completely oblivious to how his actions affected those around him. But this year he has changed. He’s sweet, considerate, and seems to genuinely care about me. I didn't mean to like him (in fact the very thought sickened me), but soon, whenever he entered the room my heart would skip a beat. This torcher continued for weeks before he finally asked me out, officially ...

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“Please Don't Say I Love You ” by J L. Castro

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It is said that when a mage and a mortal are to utter the words “I love you.” with true sentiment toward each other, they shall be cursed. It is unclear what the curse is or what it does, and most mages marry other mages to avoid its vengeance. But as time progresses the tale is forgotten and lost over different generations leaving young mages unaware. However, there is said to be a way to reverse the curse. Only a handful of the most powerful mages have acquired the knowledge but have been forbidden to share it for they shall be killed.&nbs...

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“ Love Conquers All” by Randi W

Submitted to Contest #24

“What’s the surprise?” asked Keva who was fairly bouncing up and down in her seat Jackson laughed, he glanced over at his girlfriend, his smile grew wider. They had been officially dating for a year now and he knew without a doubt that she was ‘The One’. He was head over heels in love with her; he knew that she felt the same way. “You will just have to wait and see when we get there.” chuckled Jackson affectionate...

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“The Love Of The Moon ” by Amelia F

Submitted to Contest #24

In the depth of nightstands an oh so mysterious forest that holds the mysteries even unknown to those of which hold the strongest of powers. The dark outside holds the darkest within. The so-called legends say “Those who may enter the forest will be cursed with a life of horrid luck and doom unless…” The “unless” is one of the biggest mysteries which is held. Those who have ever entered the forest has never been seen come out. We were just two people falling in love not knowing of the legends. We were never warned of such things ...

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“Dead in the Water” by Library Momma

Submitted to Contest #24

Phillip jolted awake and sat up on his berth and looked around the cabin. Blinking, all he could see was a thick darkness that enveloped him. For a moment he could hear the ghostly melody of the music he and Angel had danced to just a few hours before.But something sounded wrong. It was too quiet, that was it. All the sounds he normally heard at this time of night on the cruise ship-- the engines and generators whirring, music playing in the distance, the whoosh of the ventilation system--had stopped. “Angel?”He didn’t hear a sound--not...

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“The Beach of the Beast” by John Steckley

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The Beach of the Beast It was their first time alone. When Dave and Andrea met, and when they went on their first two dates, there were friends there with them. They didn’t really resent the presence of their friends. They just wanted to be together, the two of them, alone. And now it was truly happening. They joked that they would run into Betty and Charles at the secluded beach which was the goal of the walk that they were taking. It said a lot that both of them found that idea funny. They already had sha...

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“Nulvhenen” by Carolyn Ermel

Submitted to Contest #24

Translations:Nulvhenen - "Worlds End"Mal hallan - My heartShemel - SisterThere was nothing to do but sit and wait. And that, they reckoned, was probably worse than being dead.The Forest of Sleeping Giants was dark and dreadfully still. For three days it had rained continuously, a band of storms with harsh winds and warm rains that seemed never-ending. The woodland critters had long been flooded out of their hovels. Those that had wings or made their nests in the trees fled the canopy, leaving behind their newborns to die. Not a whisper of a ...

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“A Villa at the Sea” by Nathaniel Schwartz

Submitted to Contest #24

A knock. Three, actually, quick and short. The first had been brutal, but the next two even more so, and the young lovers in the summer house agreed that the pounding should have broken down the door by now, maybe even the wall. They had come here to vacation, to escape all the schoolwork and stress that was rampant at university. Their origin story had always seemed just as inconsequential to themselves as it did to their friends and families. They had simply met in a class they had taken together and quickly taken a liking to each other. T...

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“Capture” by Ray Everblaze

Submitted to Contest #24

Staring out the window, Ayesha watched the snowflakes fall, wondering about the world. Why was every snowflake different? If one snowflake falls and gets crushed by others reaching their inevitable end, could another snowflake of the same type be born? Writing these questions down to look up later, she began to make breakfast. Because of the snow, her power had gone out, so all she could do for breakfast was grab a cold sandwich. As she walked back into her bedroom, something flashed by her eye. In her living room stood a gorgeous young wom...

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“Traumatized” by Unknown User

Submitted to Contest #24

My family died three years ago in a car crash. Little Evelynn, she was 6 years old, Carter he was 10, and my love, mi amore, Laura, all gone. People say I’m paranoid, insane even, but I'm not. How dare they call me crazy! All I want is what anyone wants, a family, and not just any, my family. It pains me to even think of the night when my world crumbled like stones… We were going out to dinner at our favorite Italian place, Reddiccis’ when it started to snow, I slow down because the roads were slick and I hadn't had a chance to ...

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“Our Hands” by Jess Wood

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #24

It’s hard to say when I first noticed, but it must have been there, always. It must have watched when I was first brought home, swaddled in blankets, when our parents got together and left us lying side by side in the cot. It was there as we cried and as we laughed; as we took our first steps. It was there when I pulled on my welly boots, yellow with duck faces, yours red like the fallen leaves, and we ran outside to jump in as many puddles as we could find. We streaked mud on our faces like war paint and played until you had to go home, the...

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“Sincerely Yours” by Alaina Logan

Submitted to Contest #24

Caddie wiped her forehead with the back of her sleeve. The profound heat that shone overhead was deathly. Caught in it for too long, and you would either get fried to death, have your skin burnt away, or worse.The metal chain bracelet around her wrists matched everyone else’s. Most often in the heat, it burned marks onto your skin. Several scars still marked her wrists in experience. This world was not one to be messed with.The chain was to help keep all the citizens in the community. The community known as Bristol. The chain had a small tra...

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Write a sweeping romantic tale of two lovers who must overcome the horror of being hunted by an unseen foe.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 87 stories

“The Promise” by Anthony Avina

“Boo” by Emily Sperber

“Contentment” by Tonnye Fletcher

“The Highschool Love Affair ” by Mary Lombardi

“Please Don't Say I Love You ” by J L. Castro

“ Love Conquers All” by Randi W

“The Love Of The Moon ” by Amelia F

“Dead in the Water” by Library Momma

“The Beach of the Beast” by John Steckley

“Nulvhenen” by Carolyn Ermel

“A Villa at the Sea” by Nathaniel Schwartz

“Capture” by Ray Everblaze

“Traumatized” by Unknown User

“Our Hands” by Jess Wood

“Sincerely Yours” by Alaina Logan

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story set in the dark recesses of space where the two main characters are often at odds with each other in humorous and comedic ways.

Write a murder mystery with an amateur sleuth who must navigate a fantastical world in a quest to discover the truth.

Write a thrilling adventure of a special agent who is harboring a paranormal secret.

Write a magical realism story that takes place in the Wild West.

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