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 INTRUDER” by Hillary Nwaigbo

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The Facebook conversation: AcquaintanceOn the 3rd of January, still in ecstasy of the New year’s celebration, she received a friend request from an unknown lad. Not wanting to turn down the request as it wasn’t in her nature of doing such, she accepted and there goes the tête- a- tête: Man 1: Hello ma’am. “Can we get acquainted”?Miriam: Hmm… (racing thoughts enveloping her frontal lobe, not knowing what to reply and again never wanting to upset her “newly found acquaintance”) she texted… “No problem Mister. I’m Miriam by name,...

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“The Scientist” by Genevieve Dickinson

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Her hair is beautiful. Long and black, flowing down her back in a perfect cascade. She stares into the mirror, brushing her hair with an expression of joyful anticipation. Even in the harsh light of the room, her eyes sparkle.I watch her in silence from the air vent near the ceiling. I sweep a claw to my right to bring up my optical display. A few taps on the digital projection record the details of the room: temperature, lighting levels, and other details that she’s chosen for optimal comfort. With another motion, I dismiss the display and ...

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“The Swamp, A Jealous Lover” by Deborah Trahan

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Macie changes lanes again in the roundabout and feels frustrated, she’s circled the block of Beau’s office building for the fourth time, and he’s yet to appear curbside. Managing traffic through any central business district’s congested paradigm seems pointless if nothing ever changes. She calls him. “Beau, where are you?” Macie asks. “How many times do you expect me to drive past your building and see you’re still not out front?” “Issues with the elevator. I’m on my way, babe,” Beau says. “Sorry, taking the stai...

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“Prey” by Philip Hines

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The campsite was set as Wes Sinclair and his fiancé Abigail Marsh climbed into their tent to gather warmer clothes. The temperature had dropped considerably since they had found their spot three hours before. The sun had long since set behind the trees, retreating from the sky like an ill prepared army in battle. Eric admired how Abigail’s long brown hair flowed over her bare shoulders, accenting her green eyes ...

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“It came from the Theatre” by Cody Ell

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The sound of something hard, like bone, grated against my ears in the darkness of the underground car park. We were three floors down and I crouched behind a parked car in the mostly deserted space, only a few lights were left flickering, making pools of darkness in which the monster could stalk us, but remain unseen.God, how did we get here? It had seemed like such an ordinary day, my girlfriend Rachel and I had been going to the movies, I hadn’t really been paying attention, mostly absorbed in her. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time toge...

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“The Granddaughter ” by Odessa Esco

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“Will you tell me again why I’m dead? For the last time I promise” she lied. The nameless child glided excitedly towards my weak body from the corner of the room. I never gave her a name, it never felt right. I am filled with warmth as she settles on the end of my bed careful not to squish my cold feet. She is the most beautiful girl the world will never see. The type of person that makes you wish you could paint because a photo just isn’t enough medium to capture it all. Smooth light brown skin and black sparkly eyes that can re...

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“THE DARK PROMISE” by Kelly Sullivan-Pezza

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THE DARK PROMISETara opened her eyes to see the arrival of dawn. Pale, blue curtains billowed on the breeze passing through the open window beside the bed. Marcus was still asleep, and she turned her head slightly to watch the rise and fall of his tanned chest. Everything about him filled empty places within her that had never been filled before. It had taken so long to find him but, once she did, she realized she had never truly known what love was until now.Just a look from him was enough to put her heart in a state of rapture while his st...

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“Coffee and French Fries” by Roger Martin

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“Ed?” She remembered, and it was comforting. “Why don’t we watch It’s A Wonderful Life after supper?” He smiled, suddenly trying to calculate how many times they’d watched that movie. Gosh, it must’ve been 100 times…no, more than that.“That’s a great idea,” he affirmed, arranging the peas on her plate so that they didn’t touch the chicken patty or the French fries. “I’m almost finished with your plate. Do you want coffee tonight, dear?”She liked to be asked, and she hesitated, as if pondering, but she always drank coffee with ...

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“Call Me Becky” by Luanne Hope

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Warning: this story contains offensive language. Three of my fingers fit perfectly into the groove at the nape of his neck. Sitting three rows behind him now, I see that his hairline isn’t an abrupt straight line, like mine – thanks to my mother and her clippers – but rather a gradual thinning. A “fade”, it’s called. “Earth to Mr. Shaw…” Shit. I focus on the board. Linear equation. The chalk in Mr. Cody’s hand is hovering over the “m” in the formula “Slope?” I manage. “Y...

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“The Last Hunt” by Kate Seger

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They were once the hunters. Now Lazarus slept with his body wrapped around Oreanna as if he were her shield and Oreanna gripped her blade even in her dreams. Now the jungle was a living thing with eyes that never closed and teeth that were always bared. Five thousand crowns they'd been offered to kill the devil that stalked the Wyrmwood. A hefty sum, so they'd agreed… one last bounty, then they would put it all aside. No more soldiering in petty disputes between lords over borders. No more traipsing around ...

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“The Watcher” by Sam Nickerson

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The smell of sulfur roamed the room. The small gusts of breeze coming through the front window, brought the smell throughout the whole house. ‘Death, he’s going to pass soon.” The whole house has been stiff, filled with emotions. The old fashioned blue farmhouse was well- lived in. I’d be alone soon, with Reagan gone on a work trip and Dad on his deathbed. The feeling of hurt chilled my entire body over the past few days. Feelings are hard to express, but loneliness. I’ve had to help Dad over the past few months. Staying with him has b...

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“A PURPLE BOX” by Hikmat Quadri

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“I’ll get that!” I yelled through the house as I rushed to the door. It was about time that my boyfriend, Josh arrived, he was always late for our dates. “I have a package for Dana Carlson” It wasn’t Josh, just a deliveryman. “A package for me?” I thought for a moment, I wasn’t expecting any packages.“Are you Dana Carlson?” The deliveryman asked.“Yes, I am.” He handed me a small purple gift box.“Sign here” “Who was at the door?” My aunt Linda asked. “What is that?”“It’s a package for me.” I replied, still trying to figure...

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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 INTRUDER” by Hillary Nwaigbo

“The Scientist” by Genevieve Dickinson

“The Swamp, A Jealous Lover” by Deborah Trahan

“Prey” by Philip Hines

“It came from the Theatre” by Cody Ell

“The Granddaughter ” by Odessa Esco

“THE DARK PROMISE” by Kelly Sullivan-Pezza

“Coffee and French Fries” by Roger Martin

“Call Me Becky” by Luanne Hope

“The Last Hunt” by Kate Seger

“The Watcher” by Sam Nickerson

“A PURPLE BOX” by Hikmat Quadri

🌟 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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