Write about a first date that surprises both people, but in different ways.

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“Strawberry.” by Evi K

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I looked down at my sneakers and waved my skirt around. "This is so dumb", I kept telling myself. I'd been waiting for Jo for at least 20 minutes now. She wasn't late, I just wanted to make sure I'd be really early. The time was 11:59 am. We'd arranged to meet at 12:00 pm, exactly outside the St James park. She'd be here any moment now, and that really made me nervous. I could feel my heartbeat get faster and my palms getting slightly sweatier. As my mind kept pondering on the fact that I would finally meet the person I'd been chatting w...

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“Epoch Engagement” by David Brown

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From the very foundations of the human race there’s been the idea of a union between a man and a woman in order to ensure the continuation of the species. Ancient texts give the first couple names: Adam and Eve. Fairly quickly, a social construct developed known as marriage, or a binding contract between a husband and a wife. Although this didn’t ensure fidelity, it no doubt promoted the production of children, and humankind thrived.For many centuries family elders would prearrange marriages to guarantee not only the continuation of family l...

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“Define "Amor'” by Kathleen March

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It was at El Hexágono, an ugly, metallic-and-white-formica-and-mirrors, horribly large cafeteria in horrible Madrid. El Hexágono might or might not be in business now, but I don’t much care. I don’t ever plan to go back. Once was enough. If I am lucky, I won’t have to return to Madrid, either. You see, I really hate Madrid. It might not be Madrid’s fault at all, but I do hate it. There are reasons for my feelings, but mostly you should know that I simply feel out of place in big, crowded, over-populated cities. Guess you could say it comes w...

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“Heart of Glass” by Greg Gillis

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The coffee shop was crowded when Stephanie walked inside. She scanned the room for an empty table and spotted one in the corner. A waitress approached the table. She looked stressed and it was also noticeable in her tone of voice. With a sigh, she asked, “What can I get you?” “Just a coffee…Sorry, please make that a tea. Two milk. Thank you.” &nbs...

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“How to Fall a Little in Love” by Jennifer Frisinger

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How to Fall a Little in Love Just after 10 pm on New Year’s Eve, the host claps his hands. “Gather around, all ye partygoers,” he says. “It’s time to divulge your resolutions.” One of Jake’s eyelids droops. It’s difficult to tell whether this is blaze, booze or his normal state. Everyone obeys and forms a circle around him. He’s picked up his drink and now stands in the aren’t-I-casual posture -- one hand in the pocket of his pants the other holding champagne in one of those trendy, stemless glasses. “I’ll go first,” he says, reinforcing ...

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“Norang Narang” by Risha Tevins

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John Song, I thought about you today. I suppose that it was hard not to, especially with our encounter still so vividly seared into my mind. The circumstances of our meeting were not chance, nor was it dealt by the hand of fate, but I find that it makes the experience so much more better. It was a choice, mine and yours, a temporary contract entered by mutual agreement, and I do not find myself regretting it at all. I enjoyed it; both the food and your company. You are a quirky person, John Song. But then again, so am I. Perhaps that’s o...

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“not-so-romantic, not candlelit picnic” by Carole Cobos

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He and Dixie didn’t talk much- after all they only met a few months ago and Dixie and himself barely had anything in common, besides being superheroes-so it was a surprise when called him (on a burner phone, of course) and insisted he shows up (as Trydez, of course) to a certain rooftop. He noticed which one it was from afar, it had candles and roses. It also had (something Dixie didn’t mention) Avica. She was sitting on a chair, looking bored out of her mind. Everything was still. He stared at her through his peripheral. ...

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“I Love You, Toby Fishbein” by Kenneth Goldman

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I Love You, Toby Fishbein by Ken Goldman Toby Fishbein? Yes, I remember her, even after all these ye...

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“Lights, Camera, Action...” by Kendall Defoe

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“I’m so glad that you called me back.”“I am glad you answered.”Good move; nothing too aggressive or sloppy about that. Gotta make sure to have more lines like that later.“Have you been to this restaurant before?”Okay, be honest with her.“Once or twice. There was someone I dated who liked Indian food and she recommended that we try this place. That must have been over five years ago…”Good save; very good save. Maybe he will stay on for this particular mission. “I see…”“No, I just… We had known each other for a long ti...

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“Serial Romantic ” by Violet P Jones

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CW: murder The couple had been seated in a quiet, cozy corner of the restaurant. It was relatively empty for a late Friday night, but this meant there was no one to distract them from their romantic meal and conversation. Jacob, a charismatic man, was enjoying the company of his date Kate, who had relaxed throughout the evening and was now giggling and blushing at the compliments she was receiving from him. They'd had a wonderful date so far and were now enjoying dessert accompanied by a final glass of wine. They appeared to be a perf...

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“Happiness is…….” by Paresh Bansod

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The minute and an hour hand of the wall clock made a perfect ninety-degree angle. Sunlight was peeping inside the window of her bedroom and fell on her face. Her fair skin glowed, her eyes felt a sudden increase in brightness of the room. She opened her eyes and stretched her arms. She yawned deeply. She looked on the other side of the bed. She had the bed all by herself for the first time after the marriage. She rolled over and crossed the imaginary border of the bed. She was on the other side – an unexplored side of the bed. She stre...

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“Sandcastle ” by Radha Suryawanshi

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LUNA.“Lily,” Luna fumes. “I’m gonna kill you.”Lily only giggles because she savvies what a helpless situation Luna is trapped in.Luna glares at her mirror which was posited in her locker. Luna’s reflection gazes back at her. She’s the most popular girl in school. It’s obvious. Gorgeous, thick blond hair that reaches down to her waist, big blue eyes that catches everyone’s attention, flawless skin and taffy pink lips that looks like a heart.Being popular is more complicated than people ascertained. Like when people expect you to be a certain ...

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“California Cafe” by David Black

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It is a typical June morning for San Jose. Beautiful weather, work is exciting but repetitive. Typical morning. I receive a text from my girlfriend, “We are over. I’m sure you feel hurt, but time will pass and it will be less. I am not the best person for you. You will also see that in time. We had some good times; let us not make them more or less than they were. We each grew in different ways, for the better I believe.”Maybe not so typical a morning. Damn.Sitting there I ponder what to do next. I decide out of the blue to go on a dati...

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“Push-Over” by ℤ ℍ☮️

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Feb. 14th, 1992It's Valentine's day. Today, it's our day. Matthew and I both agreed that there shouldn't be a nation-wide holiday, for expressing love, but I like Valentine's Day and I've made him like it too.The construction paper is this bright cherry red. The sides of it are lighter like a tide of water has scarred them over and over again, but this is the paper that I use every Valentine's Day. Since 3rd grade, where I proposed my love to Jonathan in the middle of the hallway, until now, Senior Year.I take out a pair of scissors and star...

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“Relic of the Past” by Jungle Clover

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Slumped in a corner booth, scrolling through her phone, Elizabeth sighed as she realized that another minute had passed. If there was one thing she disliked, it was tardiness, and her date was already five minutes late. Though she was dressed casually, in a pale blue pair of skinny jeans and a white, long-sleeved blouse, those were her nice jeans and blouse, and she had spent hours agonizing over her makeup and her hair. Now done mourning the time she had wasted, Elizabeth shuddered as she imagined having to face the friendly waitress aga...

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Write about a first date that surprises both people, but in different ways.

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✍️ 161 stories

“Strawberry.” by Evi K

“Epoch Engagement” by David Brown

“Define "Amor'” by Kathleen March

“Heart of Glass” by Greg Gillis

“How to Fall a Little in Love” by Jennifer Frisinger

“Norang Narang” by Risha Tevins

“not-so-romantic, not candlelit picnic” by Carole Cobos

“I Love You, Toby Fishbein” by Kenneth Goldman

“Lights, Camera, Action...” by Kendall Defoe

“Serial Romantic ” by Violet P Jones

“Happiness is…….” by Paresh Bansod

“Sandcastle ” by Radha Suryawanshi

“California Cafe” by David Black

“Push-Over” by ℤ ℍ☮️

“Relic of the Past” by Jungle Clover

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Write about someone asking out an old crush, only to realize their crush doesn’t remember they’ve ever met before.

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