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

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“In the End, He Looked Not ” by Kanden Lang

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I open my eyes and take my first conscious breath for the day. The scent of Dove’s cinnamon coffee floods my nostrils. Dove always smells of cinnamon, and so does our house and everything in it. I hear footsteps coming from the hall, nearing my door. “Trin, do you want some coffee?” he asks, poking his head in. I open my eyes and squint against the shockingly bright light of my bedroom. “Dove, I can’t stand cinnamon.” “I know, love, that’s why I made yours first. I assure you, it’s one hundred percent cinnamon free. Come join me, won’t y...

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“Maplehill” by Cheryl Fulks

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Marianna tosses and turns in her sleep as the dreams she experiences nightly cascade before her eyes. She sees the house she shared with Anthony from a distance as she drives up Maplehill Drive. Although, she doesn't live there anymore, something keeps drawing her back. Is she missing the house and her old life or is her subconscious not letting go of her past?Drenched in a cold sweat, Marianna wakes up once again and vaguely remembers what she experienced. Melatonin and sleeping pills won't give her a peaceful sleep, and...

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“Faith, Untranslated ” by Zinnia Hansen

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The shade grew with the sun. Under the big thick leaves, it became something solid. The line between insistent energy and gentle dark turned bold. I lay with her on the grass, exhausted. Dry tears hung in my eyes like long evaporated dew. She held my hand, squeezing it tight. We didn't want to look at the sun. We didn't want to move into the shade. We wanted to be free.She still wore a sweater, despite the heat. It had been cold that morning. But the bright afternoon sun had burned away the fragile cool. We had lingered until the hours and c...

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“With You Again” by Maria Korina Lopez

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I am Guatemala Louise and I am a fresh graduate of BA English Language and I didn’t expect that entering the adult world is too hard. These past few days I am really exhausted because no one still hired me and it’s been 2 months since I graduated and came back here in the Philippines. I am now running out of time if still did not hired this month, my Mom will come at me and she will let me handle our business instead but I don’t want it, I want to become independent and while I am resting here in the rest area, my past clouded my mind again....

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“Fazil and Fatima” by Suman Amarnath

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Fazil Ali didn't realise it but he was walking faster now. It was a short five minute walk from the metro station. He was at the end of an hour and half long journey and now the bottom dropped out of his patience. He cursed the scores lining up on the escalator and took the stairs instead. “Why do they allow the young people on them?” He said out loud to no one in particular. “Fat youngsters who cannot be bothered to move for the elderly.” Now he was weaving his way through the crowds coming into the metro station. There had been s...

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“Broken Locks” by Aveena Bordeaux

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I hoped the prison was going to be adorned with roses, or frilly red streamers that dipped and curled along the concrete walls. Instead, in the gray and drab afternoon, a wilted balloon hung limp off a nearby street post.Almost everything was prohibited. I’d found that out after a two-minute google search with chocolates and a balloon bouquet already purchased. I set the box of his favorite truffles and wafers on the passenger seat and the cherry-colored balloons swayed in the trunk. The car ride had been quiet, music was off and thoughts lo...

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“U Leave Me Breathless” by Ian Cameron

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The morning felt just like the cab ride from the airport. The two of them could not look at each other, there was no proof but still, the stinging wounds were still there. She found him hovering around the coffee pot while descending down the stairs, and it wasn't until she passed the open kitchen door did he realize she was there. His smile faded slightly, then all together. She looked at him hoping that her internal instincts were right. She loved this man, but the words he used stung more than she would ever show him. "I, uh..." He fa...

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“Valentine Chemistry” by M D Smith

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I was married once, back when the earth’s crust was cooling. I was in love and loved him --- until he left me with a house mortgage and a broken heart. The shell on my heart hardened as the ice age arrived. I’m independent now and enjoy my career as a chemistry teacher at the local college. Being the same age as my next-door neighbor, she’s always trying to find me a guy. “Frances, you can’t stay hemmed up in that school and grading papers at home all your life. Why don’t you date? I know you turn down offers. Go with us to the neighborhoo...

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“Six” by Boba Bendy

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6 Years. 6 Months Dating. 6 Weeks before the First Date. 6 Texts before the question was asked. 6 Swipes Left before landing on her. 6 hours of video chatting. 6 Seconds of hesitation before calling first. 6 photos shared between them. 6 things they have in common. 6 different things about their physical traits. 6 Fights before Now. 6 Minutes of yelling. 6 guest invites to the wedding. 6 band members played. 6 Years. “6 Years!” Cora exclaimed, slamming the black and white photo on the tabl...

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“Because we love each other” by Daniel Brown

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“Cheyenne, remember when we screamed over... what was it, who would take the reins for dinner?” “You wanted to make green bean casserole.” “Which you said was, and I quote, the kind of dish you make for someone you despise.” “My mom went to her grave without a kind word for me, and made green bean casserole every other night. Can you blame me?” “I guess not. And you had on this, let me see if I can remember.” “It was a heather grey sweatsuit, Mitchell.” “Oh yeah and this furiously long ponytail.” “...

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“Butterflies ” by Angelina Jeong

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"Elijah! I told you to wash the dishes and fold the basket of laundry," Rose sighed, looking at Elijah, who was still in bed, snoring away. She smacked Elijah's back, forcing him to wake up."What in the world!" Elijah groaned in pain. He looked up at Rose with his eyes half open in frustration."Before I left for work, I asked for you to wash the dishes from last night and fold the small basket of laundry. Look at the house, it's still a mess after I came back from work. It's been six hours! What have you been doing?" Rose blasted those words...

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“Me, myself and I ” by Brad Morris

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"So why did you do it then, Suzan?""Do what, Brad? What are you talking about?""You know what I'm talking about.""No I don't""Yes you do.""I don't want to play this game, why did you do it again?""I'm tired of playing this game too.""Then don't play it.""I'm not playing a game, Brad. What are you talking about?""You know what I'm talking about. It's about him.""It's always about him.""Yes, I know. It's always about him.""I'm sick of talking about him.""Apparently not."'What?""Apparently not.""What's that supposed to mean?""Apparently not; he...

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“The unexpectant party.” by Grace Sam Awa

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"Tonight is going to be the best night ever"! Valarie shouted with so much excitement in her tone, she had been jumpy throughout the day, selecting clothes and shoes that she felt would be lovely on her, just a stone throw away, her friend, Mandy, seemed to not pay attention to all the ruckus going on in the room, she sat on a sofa with a bowl of popcorns in her hands and was watching a TV show, "girl don't tell me that you aren't going out tonight" Valarie said as she noticed her friend was just on the sofa and wasn't even sharing in her ex...

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“The One” by Emily Aurelien

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It had been three years since Eric left me after going back to his toxic girlfriend, Sully. When he made his promise to never leave me then decided to leave it felt as though my heart ripped from my chest. There is no feeling like this, I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. I didn’t think I would survive this ache in my heart. For months, I cried yearning for him, wondering why I kept putting myself through this. The feelings went from love, and sadness to resentment and anger. Today is the first day of Autumn, my career as a persona...

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“The Meeting Place” by D Crichlow

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The Meeting Place I grabbed onto the banister as I wheezed and planted both feet on the third floor landing. My gym-starved body rebelled as I dragged my tired legs to the apartment door. Mopping my brow with a damp handkerchief, I caught my breath. Images of my air-conditioned apartment, the Lazy Boy lounger, refrigerated delights, and Columbo CDs erased the reality of my day at a dead end job and another ten years until retirement. My job—-answering consumer complaints had sucked dry my appetite for anything that resembled c...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 247 stories

“In the End, He Looked Not ” by Kanden Lang

“Maplehill” by Cheryl Fulks

“Faith, Untranslated ” by Zinnia Hansen

“With You Again” by Maria Korina Lopez

“Fazil and Fatima” by Suman Amarnath

“Broken Locks” by Aveena Bordeaux

“U Leave Me Breathless” by Ian Cameron

“Valentine Chemistry” by M D Smith

“Six” by Boba Bendy

“Because we love each other” by Daniel Brown

“Butterflies ” by Angelina Jeong

“Me, myself and I ” by Brad Morris

“The unexpectant party.” by Grace Sam Awa

“The One” by Emily Aurelien

“The Meeting Place” by D Crichlow

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

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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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