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Write about two characters who meet and/or fall in love in a museum.

Posted in Romance on Mar 15, 2024

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“To the Hinge Date who took me to the Portland Art Museum” by Lila Weiser

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Medium: Art MuseumArtist: Two young adults- strangers- on a first dateCa: Early September 2023Title: The first question you had asked was what is your favorite type of art? I stuttered, said I didn’t know. (Give him nothing, girl!) I wasn’t expecting that question.You still liked me, though. What did you see in me? (That I can’t see in myself?) I don’t think I have a favorite type of art. I’m not sure.The guy(s) I previously had(n’t) gone out with had never asked. (I had only gone out with them in my head).I was wearing my white Ni...

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“The Woman in the Painting” by Leo Kai

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Lus liked solitude. Quietness suited her, it allowed her to observe not only the magnificence of the nature around her, but also the nature within. To recollect her thoughts and feelings was calming, and it worked best when alone and in silence. Not to say she couldn't enjoy or appreciate the bustle of the city, the conversations of strangers, the laughter of children, or even the low humming of cars or the loud honking of its inhabitants. Her low heels clicked on the pavement in a steady rhythm, the golden sun beaming down on her face. Righ...

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“The Wanderlust Museum” by Christine Ahern

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                                        THE WANDERLUST MUSEUMShe knows what it is about the painting that makes her want to crawl into it or peek behind it. It’s the light. The moon has its own light source. The stars are shining pin pricks. She stands in front of the painting, stepping closer and closer. She tilts her head to the side. Steps cl...

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“Neon Tears” by AJ Diaz

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Neon cascaded, as it had a tendency to do so. He flew down the paved streets on his Harley Davidson, even as the hoverboards and flying cycles and sedans passed and gathered, over his head and all sides. And the neon washed over him in waves. The light layer of water from the morning’s rain didn’t react much to the throw-off from the motorcycle. And he didn’t know why, but he felt that like today would be different. Like something monumental would happen. He’d opened his mind to the idea, only last night. He felt he would meet...

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“An Evening Conversation” by Barbara Ferguson

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“Excuse me, ma’am, the museum is closed. I’ll have to ask you to leave.” Alex’s key ring jingled as he walked toward the woman sitting on the bench in the museum’s newest exhibit. It was a sarcophagus and collection of artifacts found in and around a tomb in what had been Persia, on loan from the National Museum of Iran. The woman’s hair fell over her shoulder as she turned to face him and smiled. He stared. Her combination of dark hair and eyes and pale glowing skin was ethereal and he wondered when or if he’d ever seen a woman so captivati...

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“Taxidermy Love” by Noted Moments

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Introduction: The UnorthodoxIn the heart of Fort Collins, where the air smelled of pine and adventure, there stood an unassuming building; The Fort Collins Museum of Quirky Artifacts. Its exterior was adorned with gargoyles wearing multicolored scarves and a sign that read, “Abandon Normalcy, All Ye Who Enter Here.”Evelyn, a collector of oddities and seeker of the extraordinary, had stumbled upon the museum years ago, during a particularly peculiar afternoon. The manager knew she'd be perfect for the job. He brought her in swiftly. The...

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“Trapped” by Coumba Soumare

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She's beautiful. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my 22 years of life. She's frozen, like a moment in time staring out at a distant scenery painted in different shades of green and other warm colors; yellow like the sun, orange like rotting leaves. Her black coily hair contrasts stunningly against her smooth dark brown skin. The white of her smile is all-consuming, taking up almost half of her face. She's wearing a pretty sundress that stops shortly above her knees; a white dress patterned with yellow flowers. I am drawn to her, so...

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“Altered Trajectories ” by Shawna Burge

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Altered TrajectoriesBy Andy Pearson © 2024 “Brush strokes – drone drone drone”             “Shifted Perspective -buzz buzz buzz”             “Focal point rendering -  hum hum hum”             The drone from Charley Brown’s teacher filled my head as I followed along with the group. Taking a museum tour of the art of the Impressionist period was not my ...

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“Solitary Spaces” by Paul Hellyer

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Everywhere and all around, the museum was a haven of classical decadence, the rich tapestry of archaic memories preserved in all their abundant physicality, polished and gleaming. Luxurious statues, ruddy parchments, imposing tablets, intricately graven marble pillars. In every direction, a wealth of enduring relics were held in stasis behind crystal clear glass, telling stories of long forgotten times.Jack loved spending hours in the museum, and would come nearly every day, with a thermos of crisp, malty oolong tea, simply to sit ...

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“Alone” by Chris Maroney

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“The smell of hamburgers cooking on a grill while hanging out with friends on the 4th of July”.“Yeah?”“Yeah… I don’t know why I thought of that. It’s just been a really long time since I’ve been invited by anyone to do that”.“I’m sorry. That sucks. For me, I would say leaves on trees in Autumn.” Brian sighed as he rested his hands on top of his waist that bulged out whenever he sat down. “Man, I feel so bad for you. I feel like my issues are all me. I gained weight. I stopped socializing, that’s on me.&nbs...

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“Longing Heart” by Caity G

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Have you ever felt like the painting on the wall above your grandmother's fireplace is watching you? Or like the sculptor of that marble statue in the museum managed to make marble look a little too life-like? Well, there's a chance you might be right. Sometimes it really is just your imagination. Not every painting or sculpture or piece of art is alive. Landscapes aren't, for one. The still-life you painted in high school isn't alive. Not every piece of art that depicts a person is, either. Only some of us, the ones that our artists re...

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“In every life after ” by Alexis Aebi

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There was a small town museum right off the highway that regularly gets disregarded by the people that pass by everyday. It’s a simple building that vanishes into the background of the mediocre downtown. Inside you’ll find a wide variety of unique and beautiful items.  Canvas that have been decorated with acrylic and oil to depict a picture. Wood, bone, and rock that has been carved into sculptures, tools, and weapons. Leather and textile carefully stitched together to provide covering for people and their belongings. No matter the...

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“Met Cute” by Giulietta Villalobos

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Note: America, Unvarnished is intended as a primarily auditory experience, so we strongly suggest you listen to the podcast if possible, as there are instances of emotion and tone and sound design that cannot be effectively conveyed through text. Transcripts for America, Unvarnished are put together by a team of volunteers, dedicated to keeping this podcast as accessible as possible. Please email us at unvarnished.america@gmail.com if you are interested in offering your services to our ongoing backlog transcription project. S3 Ep13: Met...

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“The Kiss” by Marion Cohen

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THE KISS          When Izzy Lavigne was visiting the town of New Hope, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, she had hoped to locate a piece of art for the apartment she was planning to acquire in the not too distant future. Izzy had recently launched her career as a high school French teacher, and even though she had a wonderful relationship with her parents, she yearned to be out on her own. She envisioned finding an apartment during the summer months after the academic year ended.  &nbs...

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“Pentimento” by Ben Gartner

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Noah Jameson tucks in his shirt, unrolls the bottom of his pant leg (he has biked to the museum), and smooths back his dark hair. He is late. Only eight minutes, but he prides himself on being early, usually. And for a blind date, too. Oops, not a great start.He rushes up the wide stone stairs, past the three-story tall banners advertising the new exhibition on Van Gogh, and into the massive entryway. The museum is free, like all of them on the National Mall in D.C., but he still has to pass the security checkpoints. Just last week someone s...

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