Write about a character who must confess their true feelings by midnight, or risk losing it all.

Posted in Romance on Nov 11, 2022

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“The Chrysalisation” by Andrew Andrews

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I thumbed over the worn edges of the envelope. It was once a pretty envelope. Imprinted in washed shades of pink, water lilies remained faintly visible on the flaking parchment. I lit a candle and by its light I could just make out the handwriting. Much of the letter had already diminished past legibility, but I had memorized each line long ago. To Fern, During the months when the mornings are frosted and the sun falls early, I’d like to know someone’s warmth. I feel alone. Not as in a mood. As in my perspective of the world. I f...

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“Golden Hour” by Michaela Edo

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Golden Hour“Okay, what do I do?”I watch Henley continue to type on her laptop resting on her lap, her feet propped up on a chair she positioned in front of her. Focused on what she’s doing, I follow her eyes, going back and forth, staring at her laptop screen. I probably shouldn’t bother her more, but I don’t even care. I need to know what she thinks. “Hello?” I basically sing to her, trying to get her attention. Radio silence.Without even thinking, I grab my pencil case and chuck it right at her.“OW!” she exclaims, clutching her c...

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“Prize Money” by TJ Felegie

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“Lose. Lose, you big bitch.” Jackie Reardon whispered into a half-chewed Styrofoam cup of coffee. He couldn’t hear the sound of the back door being pried open over the announcers on the old black and white. “Ooohh! Is this it for the new rookie?!” Jackie watched as “the rookie” caught one a hook with his jaw. “Keep your guard up! What the hell are you doing?!” Jackie slapped the TV as he shouted. The rookie slipped a left jab, slipped the follow-up hook, and moved in past his opponent's guard. One uppercut, two body shots. One...

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“The Destination” by Liz Zare

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The Destination The sky is grey, pulling all the colours out of the meadows. Even the sheep look gloomy as they huddle together. The drizzling splashes on my windshield with a rate that’s enough to block my view, but just not enough to leave the wipers on. ‘Turn right here’, Google maps informs me that I’ve almost reached my destination for this weekend: a nice B&B at the foot of a mill. It’s Friday and my job is done here! Just one weekend and I can go back home. It’s been a wonderful year here in the Netherlands, but I’m also glad I...

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“Birds of a Feather” by Kyle Bacalzo

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Lisa’s apartment wasn’t messy or dirty, she preferred the phrase, “organized chaos.” It was a forest of office supplies comprising stacks of manilla folders, photographs, and paper clips that she buried herself in with her desktop computer. Although it was 10PM, outside office hours, she had no social obligations nor did she desire any. Classical music from her speakers slowly filled the room, playing at such a low decibel one would question whether or not anything was actually being played, just the way her aged ears enjoyed it.&nbsp...

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Write about a character who must confess their true feelings by midnight, or risk losing it all.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 35 stories

“The Chrysalisation” by Andrew Andrews

“Golden Hour” by Michaela Edo

“Prize Money” by TJ Felegie

“The Destination” by Liz Zare

“Birds of a Feather” by Kyle Bacalzo

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Set your story in an unfiltered world, where people are always honest about how they feel.

Write a story about a character who acts like they ‘don’t have feelings’ — except they’re just putting up a facade.

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