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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“Alex and Penny at Barnes Museum ” by Joe Miller

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Alexandra: Hey there, Penny! Fancy meeting you here at the Barnes Museum. What brings you to this fine establishment today? Penny: Oh, hey, Alexandra! Funny seeing you here too. I'm just here to soak up some culture and maybe find inspiration for my next sketch. How about you? Alexandra: Same here! I thought I'd stroll around, take in some art, you know, the usual. So, have you seen any masterpieces that have caught your eye? Penny: Well, Alexandra, I must admit, I've been so distracted by your pies lately that I haven't given much thought t...

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“Love & Loss” by Julie Christensen

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It went quiet in the museum, the hundreds of people inside holding their breath, waiting for impact. Pia huddled behind her favorite statue, Reddish, his wings spread out in front of her, providing the illusion of further protection. The ground shook, windows rattled, and thunderous booms filled the air. Pia closed her eyes. Outside the safety of the magical wards, more of their town crumbled. She knew the Dunlors bombed their city out of boredom. "Not much to do tonight," she imagined they'd said. "Let's go drop some fire on those Oals, wat...

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“A Romantik Trajedy” by Mayt Huested

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item 1 / BSA $25,000 for $38.52. “What’s BSA?” Kevin whispered to Margo. “I don’t know anything about art. Neither do you. How did we even get invited?” she whispered back. Kevin shrugged as he and Margo looked over the bid sheet for the art show. 24 titles that all had “BSA $25,000” before them. Except for item #7. That...

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“Four Years and Four Months” by Natalie Wills Parker

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She stared deep into the eyes of a stranger — a portrait of a stranger, rather. Framed in gold, it sat on the gallery wall meeting her face-to-face. As she gazed upon it, the words, “What do you feel?” echoed her mind. She felt a sense of peace wash over her, noticing the twinkle in its eyes and the glow in its face. Four years and four months ago she found herself in this very spot, before this very wall. The wall was empty then, though it wasn’t supposed to be. “Shit,” she mumbled to the blank wall. She held up her wrist and read...

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“Loves Excavation” by Shereese Jones

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"Excuse me, is it possible to speak with the head curator in charge of the Cuisine on Ice Exhibit?" I inquired politely at the Front Desk of the Walton Museum. The woman behind the desk regarded me as if I wasn’t worth her time–glaring like some scab lingering too long. After a brief pause, she replied in a condescending tone befitting a suburban housewife, "Are you from the Atlantic Star or the Artist Prompt?" Her eyebrow arched as she scanned me from head to toe, seemingly convinced I didn't belong. I could already tell getting past Mrs “I...

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“Converging Lines” by Peter Wallace

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Converging Lines “Hi.” “Oh. Hello.” “I noticed you sitting here a few minutes ago and, well, you’re still here.” “That’s true. You see, I’m watching that museum janitor to see how long it will be before he moves.” “Ah. That janitor with the broom?” “Yes.” “I’m sorry to tell you, but that janitor is a very realistic statue.” “No!” “Yes. The first time I was here he, er, that is, it fooled me too.” “That explains a lot.” “That it fooled me?” “No. It explains why he doesn’t move. Now I want to get a closer look. Wanna come with me?” “I do.” Th...

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“The Stroll” by Baron Crase

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The even rumble of the engine hummed quietly from beneath the hood of the parked Honda Civic, and smoke floated from the exhaust pipe as its headlights highlighted the brick beneath the apartment building window in front of the car. James sat in the driver’s seat, tapping his fingers nervously with the air conditioning blasting and the radio blared, “It’s amazing, folks, the technology required to do what they do… The information influx alone is insane,...

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“The Kiss ” by Miller George

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A tear streamed down Eva's face as she sat silently, taking in a painting illuminated softly by the ambient light of the empty room. She looked at every detail of the intertwined couple's bodies, softly merging delicately and intimately as if this embrace was their only sanctuary from the sad reality of their world . Lost in reverie, she traced the contours of their embrace with her eyes, feeling the echoes of her own tender moments intertwined with theirs. In her daydream, she didn't hear the footsteps that walked into the room or any words...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 98 stories

“Alex and Penny at Barnes Museum ” by Joe Miller

“Love & Loss” by Julie Christensen

“A Romantik Trajedy” by Mayt Huested

“Four Years and Four Months” by Natalie Wills Parker

“Loves Excavation” by Shereese Jones

“Converging Lines” by Peter Wallace

“The Stroll” by Baron Crase

“The Kiss ” by Miller George

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Write about a gallery whose paintings come alive at night.

Write about someone who accidentally destroys a museum’s most valuable artifact.

Write about an art thief who is struggling to commit the perfect heist.

Start or end your story with a character who gets trapped inside a museum overnight.

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