Write about a relationship, either romantic or platonic, that is being affected by jealousy.

Posted in Romance on Jul 29, 2022

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“Dancing on the Bones” by Tanya Humphreys

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Lillian and Herb leaned over their third-floor balcony and admired the iconic sight of Diamond Head on the coast two miles west of their hotel. Herb said, “Well, there it is.” Lillian said,” Looks just that scene in the intro of Hawaii Five-O.” Their hotel was an Outrigger- classy, with modern tiki décor. The front desk greeters and staff were as nice as Canadians. The ocean beyond the beach below was swimming pool blue, sparkling with sun-pricks and sooo inviting. “I’m dying to go for a swim,” said Lilian, turning away ...

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“If Only You Could Be Me ” by Camille M

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Jealousy is a very ugly feeling. I know I shouldn’t feel that way about my friend, but I do. The worst part about it is that my friend is despicably unreproachable. She is loved by all and is perfect in all aspects. She was the kind of kid in school who had good grades but wasn’t an outcast. Teachers adored her, boys loved her. She was pretty inside and out. She was the cool girl who didn’t even tried to be cool. She was just being herself and that was enough. Even now she lives the life I always wanted for myself. She created a family of he...

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“Ashley” by Emily Hardcastle

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Seriously?Fuck my life and fuck the suburbs.I mean, come on – what the are odds that we’d have just bought a house right to her? Her who, as Matt told me from the second I met him, broke his heart. After four years of high school, four years of college, and three years of grad school, dumped him when she got her dream job in Nashville. I know the story like the back of my hand, but I told myself it didn’t matter. He couldn’t have her, she didn’t even live in the same state, so he’d have to be happy with me. Besides, who wouldn’t be happ...

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“Keith and Lilly” by The Jazz King

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Keith Smith silently watches his partner Lilly Wilson get herself ready to meet her friends. Every movement made by her is scrutinised intently by him. Even though she faces the other direction from him. She is fully aware of his presence.“I don’t understand why you are going out with them. You see them at work every day.” He says abruptly.“When we see each other at the hospital we are really busy with patients. And don’t have time to talk to each other.” She says applying her mascara.“But during lunch hours or when you are on your break. Yo...

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“Green-Eyed Master” by James A Fueglein

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Green-Eyed Master Master said good night to his two dogs, the girl Lhasa apso Chloe and the bulldog Donald. Donald grumbled and rolled away from Chloe. For the past several weeks he’d not been himself, distant and petty about trifles. She didn’t know what was troubling him. She’d learned a bit of his cloudy past, that he’d come from the sea lands, abandoned by cruel men on the shore, ensnared in nets and locked in a pound whence Master rescued him. Perhaps he was still trapped in those days. She asked, “How’ve you been feeling lately, Don...

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“The Ring of Truth” by Lisa ClimensonSeedsie

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THE RING OF TRUTH “Matt, bud, will you design a ring for me? I’m going to propose to Angie,” said Randy, a beseeching grin on his face. He sat across from his friend Matt as they chatted and hoisted beer at an outdoor garden restaurant. The summer sun beamed down on Randy in a flattering way, its rays highlighting his reddish-gold hair, his wide smile and pearly-white, crooked front teeth, whose lack of symmetry inexplicably made him even handsomer. Two day’s worth of stubble on his tanned face emphasized his rugged good looks. “You’re...

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“Spanish Inquisition” by Sharon Williams

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*Contains bad language* Here we go again - another Spanish Inquisition. Baz knew it would be followed by accusations, then tears. Why couldn’t she understand that he loved her, there was no one else. Their love had blossomed three and a half years ago at work, amidst the clattering of pots and pans and the tantalising smells of sauté potatoes and steak au poivre. Baz was the head chef at a local French restaurant. He was quiet and reserved, tall and well-built. She was one of ...

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“Klaatu Barada Nikto” by Michael Jefferson

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To the casual observer, Veronica Rennie and I were opposites – she was the beauty, and I was the beast. But Veronica was one of the few women I dated in the 1980s (or any other time) who was a friend, not just a girlfriend. She said one reason she loved me was because I was the only person who could make her forget she suffered from manic depression. Veronica was a distant relative of actor Michael Rennie, who’d starred as Klaatu in the classic science fiction movie, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Whenever a situation went sideways, Veron...

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“The J Variable Isn’t Genius” by Craig Blaxall

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"I can hand write faster than someone typing on a typewriter,” said Ryan, with all the sincerity of a deluded person. He twirled his pen with one hand over his thumb and caught it in the ready-to-write position. Dermot rolled his eyes and rested his cheek on his fingers but said nothing. A couple of classmates nearby chuckled and went back to their work. Dermot thought he should keep a diary of Ryan’s pronouncements. So, when Dermot arrived home, that is exactly what he did.Dermot and Ryan first met at the start of the intermediate school ye...

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“The Joy of the Body” by Nick Costanza

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You've gotta be kiddin'! cried Horsehead, shifting in his chair and impatiently peering across the room. I'm for real, responded Fishbreather. You get used to the water, being under it for days at a time. It's not like every day is Christmas, dude. How many times do I have to tell you this? The two men sat in a dilapidated warehouse, surrounded by empty boxes and tattered walls. The air was filled with sawdust; a fan spinning fifteen feet above them seem to do little to make their living more comfortable. And what, you think it's so f...

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“Just Grin and Bear It” by M.E.L Millan

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Just grin and bear it, Leah commanded herself. Her fingers curled around the edge of the sink, slippery against her damp skin. White-knuckled, she glared at her reflection. Because you love him, you will grin and bear it. This. Isn’t. About. You. Leah inhaled sharply. “Just get over yourself already. You’re being ridiculous. He loves you. You know this. This isn’t going to change anything at all. Be happy for him.” She nodded firmly at her less than satisfied reflection and spun on her heel. And nearly collided with the smartly d...

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Write about a relationship, either romantic or platonic, that is being affected by jealousy.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 71 stories

“Dancing on the Bones” by Tanya Humphreys

“If Only You Could Be Me ” by Camille M

“Ashley” by Emily Hardcastle

“Keith and Lilly” by The Jazz King

“Green-Eyed Master” by James A Fueglein

“The Ring of Truth” by Lisa ClimensonSeedsie

“Spanish Inquisition” by Sharon Williams

“Klaatu Barada Nikto” by Michael Jefferson

“The J Variable Isn’t Genius” by Craig Blaxall

“The Joy of the Body” by Nick Costanza

“Just Grin and Bear It” by M.E.L Millan

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Write about someone deliberately trying to make somebody else envious.

Write about a character who discovers the grass isn't actually greener on the other side.

Write about two characters who both want what the other has, without knowing the feeling is mutual.

Write about somebody looking for love on a reality TV show.

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