Write about someone who gets proposed to five times on Christmas Eve.

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“When You (Accidentally) Wish Upon a Star” by Acadia Lajeunesse

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“You. . .you're what? You’re breaking up with me? Seriously, Ethan? It’s almost Christmas! Now I’ll be alone for the holidays,” Jen yells.“Whoah, babe, calm down. . .” Ethan says.“Babe? You can’t call me babe anymore! We’re not dating!” Jen says, her tone out of control.Ethan lowers his voice. “Jen, please sit down; the other customers are staring. . .”“Sorry. . .but really, Ethan? Why are you breaking up with me?” Jen sits back down and regains her composure. She’s still mad, but at least now she’s quiet. Ugh, I hate it when she’s like this...

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“WHAT COCKY STARTED ” by Claire Tennant

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It was Christmas week and Beverley Long, often called Bev, had that feeling again; nostalgia combined with tradition, tied up with the story of a special birth. She had been so caught up with work that her social life was at best, slow at worst, boring! Then there was Mark. Mark was a work colleague, had asked her to his house; he was having a party on Christmas Eve. She understood that it was partly for his children, and partly to thank those who had helped him move on from the tragic death of his wife, Lyn. Beverle...

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“Like Five Gold Rings” by Cindy Pereira

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Susan was quite a nice-looking girl. Rather, she was perfect looking. I have never seen a young lady with such flawlessly formed features. Her face was oval, dusky and her eyes were like those of a doe. She had straight dark hair that glistened and framed her doll-like features perfectly. Yes – she was a living, walking, breathing Barbie doll. Yes, Barbie with the face and body shape to match. And she was not wanting in intellect. She was smart, spoke with authority and did her job to perfection. At that time, I was employed as a senior...

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“In the Water” by Sarah Harris

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Desiree shimmied into her red dress. After a few awkward stretches and some obscenities, she managed the back zipper and the little hook-and-eye at the top. “Who came up with the idea to put zippers in the back, anyway?” she muttered. “It’s not like women have people to dress them anymore.” She gave a twirl in front of her mirrored closet door. The skirt swooshed around her knees. She slipped on her red flats and grabbed her sweater off the bed, putting it on as she walked through the small apartment. Mittens meowed and wound through...

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“The Greatest Christmas Gift” by Whitney Trang

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“Good morning.” Abrielle’s boyfriend’s face was inches away from hers. “Morning,” Abrielle yawned. “You’re too close, Niall.” “Oops. Sorry.” Niall backed away as Abrielle sat up. “I was just too excited.” “Oh, right. It’s Christmas Eve.” Abrielle loved this time of year, mainly because Niall loved this time of year. “I got this for you.” He handed her a small silver box tied with a wide periwinkle blue ribbon and bow. “Are we doing presents this early?” “Yes. And spoiler alert, there’s going to be more presents for you to o...

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“Many Men” by Jasmine Collins

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Chapter 1 : Today is christmas eve. I am celebrating with my whole family. Cant wait to see everyone again. This is the best time of the year and it's going to be the best one yet! I got to my parents house. I had to smile it's still the most amazing house just hiw I remember it. I walked to the door and pushed the door bell. The door opend. My mom and dad where standing in front of the door with a big smiles on there face. "Hello mom." "Hi dad." "Hello Coraline." We both gave her a big hug and let her in. "How have you been pumkin?" ...

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“WHAT'S TO LOVE?” by Fiifi Nkarku

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Her life was just shattered, she shouldn't have done this in the first place. She was dumbfounded. The same question had been asked to her five times today including the handsome man kneeling on one knee with a case and a simple diamond engagement ring. "Will you marry me?" Vanessa's Holiday did not plan as she expected it to. Earlier that morning, she woke up by the fresh scent of captivating Christmas cookies. A tradition that had been held by her family for a while now yet she wasn't the one in the kitchen. "Jaime have you seen my alarm c...

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“Five Lovers” by Tina Rosekrans

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It was the beginning of December, and Heather was so confused. She was secretly dating five people and was so scared that they would find out about each other and hate her. Heather had many friends, but deep down, she wondered if they were really her friends or if they pretended to be because she came from wealth. She never felt like she could talk to any of them about her problems or what she was thinking. She always felt so alone, except when she was with Janet. Heather’s mother was a lawyer and her father a doctor. They lived in Los Alt...

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“A Season of Hope” by Jessica Mills

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There is a sweet aroma of the tree decorated with small white lights that twinkle on and off to a rhythm all their own. The tree is covered only in gold ornaments; small round glass balls, angels with gold halos and strands of tiny gold beads. Despite this beautifully decorated tree in the corner of her small apartment it just doesn’t feel like Christmas and she wishes she could skip it altogether. The year has been hard, but the last four months have been a struggle to make it through each day. She carries a sense of loss and grief and fear...

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“The Birth of the Best Christmas ever” by Distinction Joseph

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As the radio plays a string of Christmas songs and the Christmas lights are blinking in every part of town, I sit in my ride with a heavy heart. It’s already Christmas Eve and I haven’t heard from Jared. I had called him repeatedly and I didn’t get a response. Having a boyfriend in the army had its perks but I didn’t love this one. I glance again at my silver watch and count with the clock as it strikes 6:00am. I continue to gaze at the watch and count few seconds with the watch. ‘Madam, we’ve reached the Oceania Hotel.’ I look up from the w...

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“Home Again For Christmas” by Mike Burgess

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Mum’s face was a picture. I’d hoped to escape for our girls’ night out without either parent seeing me, but she appeared as I was pulling on the boots I borrowed from Jess. They didn’t fit very well. I don’t think the designer expected them to be comfortable on anyone. Mum went to distract Dad in case he investigated what his daughter was up to. Carol waited outside in her thin jacket, wearing even heavier makeup than I was. Once I’d strapped myself in, we went to collect Jess and Lucy. Jess raided the drinks cupboard on her way out. S...

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“Marriage is Overrated” by Maria .

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The floor was glitter. Or so it seemed to Carrie. Granted, her vision was blurry through all those tears. Her dress was light. White as the snow she longed for. Everything in her room had a bright aura surrounding it. Yet she felt miserable, her heart was sunken deep in her chest, unable to absorb the light. She was sitting on her bed and thinking back to the events of that day. How she was proposed to five times and three times out of those five she had to crush her lover's hope for a life together with her. It all started that morn...

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“My kindergarten love” by ABINAYA K

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Today is the day when all students sharing their gifts to their Christmas secret friend.“Hey! Friends, look at my gift,” all of my class students celebrating Christmas well by presenting gifts to each other.I sat in the class corner place and looking them with rested my hands elbow on the table by put my palms on my chin.Still I hadn't get any Christmas gift yet. “Hey! Lusi,” my friend called me in the crowd of my class. I noticed her.She came with razed the crowd.“Oh!, God,” she took a deep breathe by putting her hands on the table.“W...

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“Can't” by A.J. Brown

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“You have very pretty feet!” the woman said as she held Amy’s bare foot in her hand. Amy figured that the woman was just saying this, hoping that she’d get a better tip at the end. Though Amy always thought that she had pretty feet as well so she didn’t disagree. And she had to admit that when she looked the woman in the eyes, it looked like what she was saying was genuine. “Thank you,” Amy said and the woman nodded and smiled before she began. Amy sat back in the chair, closed her eyes, and got comfortable. A pedicure w...

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“Suzie, the Liz's Christmas Eve” by Shreya Ghoorun

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Being quadrupedal, I was moving as quick as a flash to the guestroom’s Moroccan Lantern. My pineal eye detected Arhon who was also moving with a strong side-to-side motion, making his way towards the Moroccan lantern. He, too, was late for the Christmas Carol singing practice. We all had to be our best for the evening. As soon as Arhon spotted me, he rushed towards me. It was a moment of great laughter for me as I watched the excessive movement of his gaits and the alternating action of his right and left limbs. Yet, he was moving at a dead...

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Write about someone who gets proposed to five times on Christmas Eve.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 169 stories

“When You (Accidentally) Wish Upon a Star” by Acadia Lajeunesse

“WHAT COCKY STARTED ” by Claire Tennant

“Like Five Gold Rings” by Cindy Pereira

“In the Water” by Sarah Harris

“The Greatest Christmas Gift” by Whitney Trang

“Many Men” by Jasmine Collins

“WHAT'S TO LOVE?” by Fiifi Nkarku

“Five Lovers” by Tina Rosekrans

“A Season of Hope” by Jessica Mills

“The Birth of the Best Christmas ever” by Distinction Joseph

“Home Again For Christmas” by Mike Burgess

“Marriage is Overrated” by Maria .

“My kindergarten love” by ABINAYA K

“Can't” by A.J. Brown

“Suzie, the Liz's Christmas Eve” by Shreya Ghoorun

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