Write about a couple who have just moved to a place that one person loves, and the other hates.

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“Clouded Smog and Starry Lights!” by Nathan Drake

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Romanticism is that inescapable honey trap that all of us find ourselves entrapped in at atleast some point in our lives. In some ways, life is a collection of pursuing romantic notions, even though most of these notions turn out to be nothing but thinly veiled allusions of a reality usually not as grand or operatic as we envision/misinterpret. Pursuing one such romantic notion was Milos, a simpleton from the countryside who dreamt of nothing but moving to the city, an idea that caught his fancy when he saw a city for the first time du...

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“Isn't It Wonderful?” by Grace Lynn

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Disclosure: All ideas in this short story are of my own strange imagination. I am not trying to reference any real area or landmark (apart from the U.S. states of Maine and California). “Isn’t it wonderful?” Anna’s face glowed as she looked at the modest home with a “FOR SALE” sign perched in its small yard. “This would be the perfect place for the baby to grow up.” She gives me a soft smile as she gently rubs her abdomen, reminding me that our first daughter is due in just a short week. “It’s not too small?” I say, my mind scrambling, se...

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“The Living Room” by Mary Fuller

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It was a cold, gray day in November and we just moved in to a new town. Everyone seemed friendly enough but I missed my old neighborhood and even more I missed my house. I loved that house. It was very warm and homey. My husband and I seemed to have fallen in a pattern that I was not happy with. He seemed distant and I could not talk to him anymore. He had to start his new job and I had to stay home and wait for our furniture. The house was big and drafty but I thought with our belongings in it we would be home again. He did kiss me good-bye...

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“My Cabin, Our Secrets” by Lesli Williams

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“You couldn’t choose somewhere better? Like Mauritius, or Hawaii? “ Owen trudged up to the lake house, a grim look on his long face.Elena came up next to him, smiling, “I like the history. “ she responded, pushing her blonde hair out of her face.Their surroundings were quiet. This place was desolate – devoid of life. Elena had at least expected to see townsfolk or some fisherman at the enormous lake in the backyard of this dusty, old cabin that looked like it had seen better days; but there was nothing. The woods were right on the edge of th...

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“A Fox in the House of Badgers” by M Nieto

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Richard claimed that the guardians of the Trase manor were wolves, sharp-muzzled with cold blank eyes and teeth like whetted blades, they stood ten feet up on two pillars that framed the gate. Rust ate at the metal, but the thickets of iron gorse remained, swiss-holed but sturdy.Alicia did not want to touch it. Those wolves towered over her like massive birds, and where the rain wore their faces scared her the most. She could not place why.“You’ve been here once, aye?” Richard asked. Two massive hands curled around a bar on either gate door ...

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“THE MANSION” by Daisy Jackline

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I promise you, it's a beautiful house," Jared says, his hands firmly gripping the steering wheel,my face morphs into a frown, I can't remember the last time he actually listened to me, even this old engine he so proudly loved was his grandfather's old car, the first time I saw the car I was utterly shocked, it was an old banger that had seen better days. He had been so happy when he drove it into our garage, I hadn't had the heart to make him throw that old crap away, being Jared however, he had worked on it, turning the old jalopy into this...

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“Summer End” by Heather Ann Martinez

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Summer End By Heather Ann Martinez Summer End lay in the heart of the quiet northern England villages. There weren’t many motorcars or telephone boxes in Summer End. The county preferred to leave modern technology at a safe distance. Most of the residents thought indoor plumbing was the only extravagance they needed. They were welcoming to visitors and held tours frequently. The residents never expected any one to stay longer than the weekend at the hotel. They never thought any one would actually want to live in Summer End after living ...

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“There's No Place Like ...The Library?” by Ellie Villaseñor

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Their red SUV stopped in front of a white gate guarded by a man in a red suit. Their location was in the woods and it was a bright and hot morning, too bright and hot actually to be called morning. One might say that you are being cooked by the sun. "Are you Greg Williams?" The man asked. "Yes, sir," Greg said. "I assume your the new guy."The man happily agreed. "Yes indeed sir. Welcome back to you and your wife's new home."The man opened the gate to let them in. The house revealed to be a beautiful blue mansion with a fountain at the cente...

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“ The Joys of Parenting ” by Dozzy Nika

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If I knew that my wife would punish me during this pandemic period, I wouldn’t even consider my choice as an option – moving from Lekki to Ipaja. Recently, I bought a house in Ipaja at about one-sixth the estimated original price from a drug addict who inherited his father’s property. Any sane person would prefer living in cool, bright and modernized Lekki to living in rough, congested and rowdy Ipaja. It took days for her to agree for us to move to our new home in Ipaja – a four bedroom duplex with a security building and enough space at th...

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“Clermont ” by Zoazy Augustus

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chapter 1 - The Arrival “How did they even find us! I thought we weren’t supposed to…I mean we don’t show up on any maps do we!” In my mind I couldn’t even believe what I was seeing, let alone actually asking this question out loud. “Dad, say something”…“Hana, ju..just give me a second I need to think. Damn I need to, I need to get to the elders. They’ll know what to do just wait here and watch the desk im sure they aren’t coming in”. “ but what if they do, I can’t, I mean I don’t know how to talk to them”. “HANA, just act...

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“Mr. Joseph Nkrumah and wife Mrs. Elizabeth Nkrumah moved to a place called America a land of opportunity and plenty where one person loves and the other hates. ” by Prince Brempong

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Mr. Joseph Nkrumah and wife Mrs. Elizabeth Nkrumah moved to a place called America a land of opportunity and plenty.As can be noted Mr. Joseph Nkrumah liked his new neighbourhood in Florida, America but his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Nkrumah hates America due to some perculiar reasons.Among the reasons that Joseph Nkrumah moved to America was because he loves that country.Also the weather conditions in the United States of America is very good especially during summer in exception of Winter.There are beautiful and spacious houses around the entire ...

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“Breaking Habits Pt. 2 ” by A. Neptune

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The pitter-patter of rain against Stephanie's bedroom window greeted her when she opened her eyes. As it had every day since they'd arrived in Seattle. Stephanie begrudgingly opened her eyes. The cold grey light dimly lit the bedroom. She couldn't tell what time it was, not that she cared. It'd been three weeks since Stephanie and her wife had made the move from San Diego. Moving had been a mutual agreement; Stephanie knew there were too many temptations there. Day after day of overcast and rain was wearing on her. Thunder boomed somewhe...

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“Location - With Bundles of Memories” by Preethika Hegde

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“Oh time up! It’s time to move , oh god how can I forgot” I told this myself, because it’s already 7 pm, it’s time to go home, I remembered that my wife is waiting for me, I promised her , I will take her to dinner tonight, so I switched off my laptop and said bye for my friends, came out from office . When I start my car my phone started to ring, “oh its Jenny, I know she may be angry now” I told myself and picked up the call and immediately I started to talk “Hi honey, I’m coming… I’m on the way “I did not allowed her to talk, by li...

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“Revenger” by Teanina Guido

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"...Huh?" The brunette-haired girl raised her eyebrow, then she frowned. "Where... did you just said we will be moved to?" she asked her boyfriend. "Yokohama. You haven't forgotten our hometown, right? The Boss said we will be transferred there. It's on mission purpose," he answered, looking into the girl's round eyes. "Don't worry, no one will know–" "–No," her face went gloom, then walks toward the door. "I won't go. You can go alone if you want, you loved the place anyway. But not me, so I won't go. I'll be waiting for you here." she co...

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“The Great Divide ” by Julie Good

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The thin red line of duct tape, strewn across the length of my new home, mocks me. Its crimson forbiddance toys with my emotions and I grimace. It stands steadfast like a barrier, keeping me at bay and away from the west side of the house. The west side has been claimed in the name of my husband, Jeremy, which inevitably entitles him to the dining room, family room, guest bed and bath, and our office. The bastard has all of my craft supplies too. I narrow my eyes as I pace the length of our kitchen, frustration and pent up energy are getting...

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Write about a couple who have just moved to a place that one person loves, and the other hates.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 135 stories

“Clouded Smog and Starry Lights!” by Nathan Drake

“Isn't It Wonderful?” by Grace Lynn

“The Living Room” by Mary Fuller

“My Cabin, Our Secrets” by Lesli Williams

“A Fox in the House of Badgers” by M Nieto

“THE MANSION” by Daisy Jackline

“Summer End” by Heather Ann Martinez

“There's No Place Like ...The Library?” by Ellie Villaseñor

“ The Joys of Parenting ” by Dozzy Nika

“Clermont ” by Zoazy Augustus

“Mr. Joseph Nkrumah and wife Mrs. Elizabeth Nkrumah moved to a place called America a land of opportunity and plenty where one person loves and the other hates. ” by Prince Brempong

“Breaking Habits Pt. 2 ” by A. Neptune

“Location - With Bundles of Memories” by Preethika Hegde

“Revenger” by Teanina Guido

“The Great Divide ” by Julie Good

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