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

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“Shadows on the wall” by Mercy Duke

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Odzi Country Lodge faces the beautiful Odzi River. Terry and Rose sit at the balcony of their room facing the open night. They quietly watch the beautiful moon shining on the river. A creepy sound of night creatures can be heard from their back ground; the two seem not bothered by the sounds anyway.Something draws the attention of the two and they turn to look at each other with questioning eyes. Two shadows pass by the building to their right. A loud noise comes from some buildings behind the lodge. It is a strange noise unfamiliar to the t...

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“A Run From Death” by Emily Matthews

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All throughout high school, Agnes and Fabian were known as ‘the most popular couple that nobody really knew’. They were always seen hand in hand, and when you saw one you knew the other was never too far behind. The circumstances at which they met were pretty peculiar, meeting in the local Coven at age seven, where they both felt the spark, metaphorically and literally (they were practicing electric current spells that week). They had been inseparable ever since, mainly because of the attached-at-the-hip spell they had committed to in sevent...

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“The Last Date” by Kristen Richardson

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I hate this world. I really do. There’s nothing to it. I work a shitty job with shitty co-workers, making just a little over minimum wage. I’m here right now, sitting at my desk filing order forms for a shipping company. But there’s one thing, that I do love about this shitty job and this shitty world. She sits in the cubicle across from me, divided only by an isle. Black pin straight hair cut to her shoulders, olive coloured skin. Her eyes blue as the ocean. She catches me watching her and gives me a warm smile. Her name is Autumn, and...

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“My Love and I” by Shaneka Murphy

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We ran as fast as we could through the wooded forest by the sea. Once again, they had returned, the voices. I could hear them as usual, this time louder than ever, but still couldn’t see the source. They had come back to haunt and terrorize us again, my love and I. Try as they may, nothing could separate us, maybe for a moment, but not for eternity. As long as we kept running, they could never catch us. We were always a few steps ahead of them. So we kept running, with the rhythmic beating and pounding of m...

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“A walk on the wild side / The photographer's story” by Carolyn Bayne

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The sunset was beautiful on the horizon of the shores of the Caribbean. Now in their 60’s, the years had passed so quickly, and their children have flown the nest, leaving room for expansion, for the two of them to share their final wedded bliss together in paradise. This was their life, as I sat watching, through the lens of my camera.Watching the sea, rippling its waves as blue as the ocean, beckoning, a golden colour revealing the fragments from the sky and giving off a slight chill in the air. He, wrapped his arms around hers. She, under...

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“Burning ” by Mae Dutson

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Trinity stared out of her window, watching the rain drizzle down outside. The sun was gently beginning to melt behind the mountains in the distance, signalling the shorter days ahead. She was snuggled into a gray-fur blanket, and propped up on a plush pillow of the same color. Frequently, Trinity glanced down at the watch around her wrist, patiently waiting. She looked up again at the window, watching the raindrops race each other down the glass. Sometimes, she would choose one, and root for her raindrop to win. ...

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“A Wife's Heart” by TeAndrea James

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While driving across the Mississippi River bridge to a Bed and Breakfast in Lafayette, Louisiana, Tanya and Brandon reminisced about their college days when they first fell in love. "I remember the day we met very vividly, sir," Tanya said as she gazed into his eyes."Me too," Brandon replied. "But you can go first.""I remember you came downstairs at Susanna's house wearing a white t-shirt. When I saw you, I couldn't stop staring at you. I think you literally took my breath away. I was trying not to make it so obvious, so I would look away wh...

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“Exiting Debbie” by Lenore Butcher

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What kind of sick person sent a cocker spaniel puppy as a present? Judi stopped, her hand resting on the knob of the security door that separated reception from the rest of the offices. Tania, one of the receptionists was on her knees, wiggling her fingers at the puppy who was bouncing around in the wicker basket on the floor by the desk. “Debbie!” Tania squealed, using the name Judi had given the company when she wa...

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“The Chase” by Unknown User

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He watched them rowing until they were specks on the horizon, sure they’d gotten away from him—they were wrong , of course. A fact that would become apparent all too soon. But, for now, Charles stood on the shore, looking out over the river as a solitary boat made its way frantically towards the mountains looming in the distance. He glanced up at the gathering clouds, smiling his wolfish smile. Maybe this storm would eliminate them for him. Charles hoped not. The thrill of the hunt was better than cocaine. ...

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“No Escape” by Hannah Johnson

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“Every bone in my hands aches!” Genevieve grimaced as she held her curled fingers in the direction of her lover. “I know.” Jake cradled her hands in his as he looked down into her gentle green eyes. “But it’s hot on our trail. We have to keep moving.” He wrapped her arm around his neck and helped her up from the grassy ground with a wince. Those gentle...

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“To Make Prey of Love” by Abdul Akbaryeh

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We rushed through the wooden door and slammed it shut. The thing gave a loud thud against the door that shook the frames and made the hinges screech, but the door held. I quickly poured salt under the door's threshold. “I think this will hold it back for a time. We’re on the third floor so I'm hoping the thing won’t come leaping through the window,” I exclaimed with a sigh. Before I could catch my breath, I felt her lips and her breath filling my lungs and giving new vigor to a faint heart. “Thank you, I can’t believe you’d actually help me....

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“My problem ” by Alyssa Morris

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You want to know what my problem is, you want me to tell you how I feel and why I feel it. You ask a lot from me, especially when I know it’s only going to push you away. However, this time- this time I don’t think I can take you walking away again, but I know if I tell you my problem, how I feel; you will get scared and run, because that’s what you do best, and it’s not your fault. It’s not your fault you don’t know how to love, no one has ever stuck around long enough to show you what it properly looks like. I just wish y...

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“Angel and Demon” by Katrina Billet

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Everything seemed to swirl around me; the bare winter trees, the snow, my own thoughts, but I seemed to stay where I was. The snow was coming down hard, blocking my vision. The darkening sky making each barren branch harder to make out past the falling flakes. The dark shadows of the trunks closing around me the deeper and deeper I went. Even though I felt like I was going nowhere, I kept running. I ran and ran. Putting distance from me and… Him! Occasionally, I would toss a just-making-sure glance over the shoulder. He wasn’t behind me. Why...

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“Pawns of Eris” by Emilie Conroy

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A strange prickling sensation roused Arion. Nine full days had passed since last he cuddled with Dordei in the night. That solitude, combined with his dread of his coming appointment with Eris, kept him from the blissful depths of sleep. Now a forbidding feeling disturbed him, yanking him out of his endless thoughts. He could not tell for certain how far advanced the night was, but he thought he perceived a faint lightening in the sky to the east. Squinting, he tried to determ...

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“The Elopement” by Elizabeth Phillips

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As soon as they drove away in the car, Visti and AJ knew there was no turning back. After weeks of sneaking around, it was time to follow their hearts, not their fears. They were no stangers to fear.As soon as they hit the interstate, Visti whispered softly "Do you really think we can get away with this?" AJ was quiet and thoughtful and then said "We've done everything we possibly can to be together. But considering what we are up against, if we pull this off, what a story to tell our grandchildren." He looked at her and smiled. She returned...

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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

“Shadows on the wall” by Mercy Duke

“A Run From Death” by Emily Matthews

“The Last Date” by Kristen Richardson

“My Love and I” by Shaneka Murphy

“A walk on the wild side / The photographer's story” by Carolyn Bayne

“Burning ” by Mae Dutson

“A Wife's Heart” by TeAndrea James

“Exiting Debbie” by Lenore Butcher

“The Chase” by Unknown User

“No Escape” by Hannah Johnson

“To Make Prey of Love” by Abdul Akbaryeh

“My problem ” by Alyssa Morris

“Angel and Demon” by Katrina Billet

“Pawns of Eris” by Emilie Conroy

“The Elopement” by Elizabeth Phillips

🌟 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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