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

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“Ick Cord, a Gentleman Thief of Hearts” by Florian Wolf

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With some gentle force, Ick pushed the last bit of toothpaste into his brush. Neither a thief nor a gentleman can live long without stunning white teeth that make women throw roses at them. Today was his first date in ages. The last woman left him because she wasn't at all into his "crime thing," but he didn't cry due to her turning 25 a week before. He & his date met in a posh café; she was already there when he entered the café. "Oh! It is you!" The woman said. Ick looked at her a few times, always focused on different pa...

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“Dying for love” by Yolanda Hlongwa

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The warm, flavoured air settled on their tongues as it rushed out of the lounge, as if it were being set free from captivity as soon as Zaynn opened the door and stepped aside to let the lady in first. Isipho strolled past him without uttering so much as a ‘thank you’. As the pair made its way to the booths, Isipho couldn’t help but to let her eyes wander. Handsome, burly and moneyed men sat on the velvet couches of the Prestige Lounge, discussing their daily business affairs and laughing modestly as they went on with their poker games, occa...

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“Kon Bon Wa” by Ali Anthony Bell

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Alexander Blackwell’s tongue glides over his lips as he savors his Mojito, and he draws deeply on his Camel Natural (no additives), his feet tapping under the table to the familiar lounge music. The air vibrates with Anggun’s sensual ‘Summer in Paris’. He glances at the time on his phone, and exhales slowly as he leans back. His gaze follows the smoke as it drifts up into the subdued light.Rumi Kaneko takes a last look at herself in the gold leaf mirror, adjusts the spaghetti straps on her white French lace crop top and glances at her dark b...

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“Sweets for the Sweet” by Sam Newsome

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Sweets to the Sweet Candy, flowers, a fine meal with soft music and a fine wine was the assemblage that Evan associated with Valentine Day. On this occasion he had a special reason to want a special evening. Emily was a sweet girl. She had many fine qualities that Evan admired. She was as cute as hell. She was by all app...

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“A love alloy” by Vibes Blossom

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Lia held Nancy’s shoulders firmly as they stood in front of a walking wad-rope mirror. “Remember,” she said, “keep the pepper spray ready. Make sure you get to know the scent flavor he doesn’t like and spray that one on him. And aim the spray at his dominant eye, the one he uses to wink you. Okay?” Lia was Nancy’s curvy and ‘sassy’ best friend as she called it. “Oh gurl, why are you so ardently sweet?” Nancy said kindly. “But relax, really, he seems like a decent guy. A nice oval face shape, with brown hair. And two adorable dimple...

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“Nellie” by John Del Rio

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She remembered the first time she had met him. It had been early morning, and the large man had been in the shoppe looking for flowers for his employer. “Pardon me Miss,” the big man had said. “Do you have any Cornish heath?” Nellie had to take a moment to consider the question, because she had not been the one to pick up the day’s large order of flowers for the thriving floral boutique where she was employed. “You know some folks call it Wandering Heath“ she had told the big man. “That’s what my Mum used to call it” Fitz had told ...

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“Set-up” by Charlotte Sully

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Alright, let's see. Ah and this one girl she has the hair of a ... you know, screw it. She had black hair. Who cares? This is our main character. She's a bit of a dweeb and a loner. Get used to it. And then there's this asshole, the guy she has a major crush on. (Seriously girl get a grip. He's a douche.) Ah, the girl's best friend has joined the party. Welcome you little hoe. Oh crap, I forgot to tell you their names. Our main character's name is Clarise. This crap-stain of a love interest is David. And her best friend is Lily. Now listen u...

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“The Christmas Date” by Pete Zenz

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Josh McGweer didn’t date much. Actually, he didn’t date at all. He went on a double date once, with his kid sister, Katie, who was only sixteen at the time. Josh was nineteen then. Their parents wouldn’t let Katie date alone, so she convinced a friend to be Josh’s date. It was a disaster. Josh was clumsy, socially awkward, and not very bright. If that wasn’t bad enough, he dressed like an early seventies glam-rock star. He thought that was really cool and would somehow make up for his other babe-deflecting features. Like I said, he wasn’t ve...

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“The Lunch Date” by Mike Garrigan

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I pulled my pocket watch from my waistcoat. It clicked as it unclasped. Its old-timey watch hands moved into the 11:50 am position. It was time for lunch. I rolled back from my desk, put on my suit jacket, and walked out of my office there on the third floor of Inglethorpe & Cavendish. With no appointments until 2 pm, I had time for lunch without too much of a rush. Today, though, I may have wanted a rush. Today I was going on a blind date. “Hope you like her,” Natasha said, giggling, as I passed the reception area and walked to ...

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“Lady in Red” by Annie James

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Valentine’s Day. Dan Murphy knocked on Molly Walsh’s dorm room door with a dozen roses in his hands and his heart in his throat. “No way that she will turn me down again, not on Valentine’s Day. It’s not like she has another date.” Dan and his Alpha frat brothers had put the word out on campus that Molly was off-limits. “She’d be pissed if she knew that, I’m sure, and she might think I was a stalker.” Dan thought. Molly answered the door with a pint of ice-cream in her hand. Her eyes lit up. “Happy Valentine’s Day.” “Than...

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“Until the sun rises” by Tatiana Vaillant

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I hovered my right hand above my eyes, blocking the blinding light above me. The crowds’ roars were muffled noise to my ears as I stared at the six dashing young men before me. My breath caught inside my throat, “Oh my god” “Mia please,” Martha, my older sister begged across from the kitchen island, her palms pressed together “No,” I replied, barely looking up at her. She was annoyingly destroying my morning solitude breakfast and I wasn’t having it “ It’s just for the night and you can freaking stay home forever fo...

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“Bea Aldoyi” by Chris Wagner

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The bright rays of Kaybok graced the ash-white sands of Zurewwa beach and its furry sunbathers like a warm blanket. Purple waves crashed on the shores. Hearing mooing sounds, I looked up and saw humanoid figures flying on the back of an immense bird. They passed before a moon twice the size of earth's. Although I'd been on Pathilon for over a month, I still couldn't get used to sights like that. I found myself accidentally stepping on a pair of tails. Guinea pig faced Abreyas, in the middle of a romantic moment,...

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“Valentine v Cupid” by Marie Maher

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Kate stared at the woman opposite. The blonde hair looked stylish and the make-up was perfect. Her eyes assessed the slim figure, chic in a little black dress, sharp heels and the latest jacket. She looked so sassy that Kate couldn’t believe she was seeing her own reflection in her bedroom mirror. She spun around to view her rear. Wow! She was going to stun everyone, and just wait till James saw her! Kate had wanted this improvement for so long, but it had taken the catalyst of James’ defection to start the process. Now, when she look...

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“The knight's kite ” by S. Athena

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AmeliaHe stayed. What am I to do now? As Shawn greets his friends goodnight, he glances at me smiling. We’re the last two people in this party - apart from the residents of the house and Anna, who is nowhere to be seen - so it’s clear that he’s only staying to spend more time with me. Shit!It all started about 40 minutes ago when he sort of accosted me in the middle of the dancefloor. “Hi! You’re Amelia right?”“Ehm… yes?” Who is this guy and why is he talking to me? His cute puppy smile and awkward look in his deep blue eyes don’t match...

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“Secretum Testimonii” by Don Gilman

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The date really took a turn when Seb pulled the gun. It had been going so well, too. He returned from the bathroom with a confident smile on his lovely face, all cheekbones and chin and brown skin, that cocksure Big City Native shining through and through. If you know you know. His dark hair was pulled up high and bunched in curls, oiled and teased into a perfect coif, high fashion for the time. He wore a wide-lapeled burgundy suit with the fat checked tie, a silver bird brooch and pleated gray trousers. His feet dazzled in shining der...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 161 stories

“Ick Cord, a Gentleman Thief of Hearts” by Florian Wolf

“Dying for love” by Yolanda Hlongwa

“Kon Bon Wa” by Ali Anthony Bell

“Sweets for the Sweet” by Sam Newsome

“A love alloy” by Vibes Blossom

“Nellie” by John Del Rio

“Set-up” by Charlotte Sully

“The Christmas Date” by Pete Zenz

“The Lunch Date” by Mike Garrigan

“Lady in Red” by Annie James

“Until the sun rises” by Tatiana Vaillant

“Bea Aldoyi” by Chris Wagner

“Valentine v Cupid” by Marie Maher

“The knight's kite ” by S. Athena

“Secretum Testimonii” by Don Gilman

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Write about two people reconnecting after a rough patch in their relationship.

Write a love story about an older couple who’ve been together since they were teenagers.

Start your story with one character setting up a romantic dinner, and end it with them looking at a framed wedding photo.

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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