Write about two people who run rival bakeries, but fall in love during their town’s annual holiday festival.

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“Winning by losing.” by Magnus Thomsen

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Our story begins, in small town, in late November. Where a bakery opened up, down the street from another one. In a small town like this, that was big news and everybody knew and talked about it, and what it meant. Competition. The bakery, that had been there for generations, had just been handed down, to the daughter, of the former owners, who had retired. Her name was Amethyst Thompson, Amy for short. She was 29 years old. Her parents had her, when they were quite old, having only found one another, later in life. Amy had worked in the bak...

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“The Sweetness of Christmas” by Linh J

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Anastasia looked around her bakery: Festive lights were strung across the walls. Tables were set with menorahs (Candle holders that represented Hanukkah). Even the words, Sweet ♥️ Bakery was surrounded by a big wreath. She even attached mistletoe to a string and attached the string to the door, so whenever someone opened the door, it would droop above their head(s). Perfect for couples. Anastasia smiled. This was the time of year she sprouted devil horns when it came to mistletoe arrangem...

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“Business women” by Trixie Pereira

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Esme was caked in flour, powdered sugar, icing, and food colouring. Nonetheless, she smiled at the counter completely covered in a variety of Holiday cookies. Esme slogged all day in the kitchen for no less than 12 hours that day to make over a thousand cookies to sell at the holiday festival. This was an important event their town held every year and for the first time since they opened their bakery, Esme managed to acquire a spot for a few hours to sell their cookies. Esme was exhausted but the adrenaline rush from completing her goal kept...

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“Coffee with Remy ” by Candice W

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“What’s the meaning of this?” “You’re lying.” Remy and Annie met each other with equal glares. Since the first day Annie had set up her bakery across the street from his, the two were constantly at each other’s throats. The whole town acknowledged it, but Mayor Selene chose not to. “If either of you attended the weekly meetings…” Selene trailed off, tapping the bulletin board. “But this is final. The people of Starsville are already looking forward to the change of pace! Toodles!” “But—” “Wait—” “Duty calls!” “You’re not even a real mayor!” ...

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“Love me not Bakery” by Shadow Morris

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Once upon a Time.. There were once two fancy bakeries in Activille. They were actually, two fancy rival bakeries that is... One fancy Bakery owner was named Jeff. Jeff baked breads of all sorts. Very Fancy breads and pasteries. Jeff at the age of only 21, has already won 5 blue ribbons! Jeff was determined to sell his special breads during the Activille annual holiday festivale. Jeff just hoped the new bakery across town wouldn't try to sell their cakes or even attend. Because their cake shop was so overrated in eyes. Jeff absolutely hated t...

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“Bake my Heart, Please.” by Elliott Lawrence

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"Newton grab the flour from the shelf please." The twitchy young man moved quickly to comply with the blonde man's request. Aziraphale is busy grabbing the tools,It is four in the morning and Featherlight Delights Bakery is preparing for the first day of the holiday season. The flour is being measured vanilla, ginger and sugar scent the air. The two men work side by side preparing the treats for the day. When the doors open at six the displays will be filled with cookies, cakes, buns and bread. -*-*-...

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“Sweeter Than Cupcakes” by Ariel Grossman

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“19 orders in the past month,” Laura said to Trevor, the phone balancing on her shoulder while she put cupcakes in the oven. “21,” Trevor responded, smirking. “Damnit,” Laura muttered under her breath. Her goal for the year was to beat Trevor’s bakery, Crumble and Flake, in monthly orders. It was the end of November, and so far it hadn’t happened. Laura’s parents had owned The Better Batter Bakery since before Laura was born, and Trevor’s parents had also started a bakery, two blocks down, in the same month. The two shops w...

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“Love or Hate ” by Melia Mendoza

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I sighed as I looked around the store thinking of all that I needed to get for my gingerbread cookies. Eggs, milk, and butter I thought to myself what am I missing I tapped my chin deep in thought oh I know I ran to the gingerbread mix right as I was about to grab the mix I felt a hand cover my own. I looked over an saw that it was only Josh I hated Josh let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m Adam Hill I’m eighteen years old and I’m a baker I own the Hills bakery. I’ve been working there since I was old enough to stand. Just li...

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“Baking With Love” by Ayesha Bibi

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Hailey watched with silent envy as Aiden set up a new menu board outside his little booth. He just thought he could get a bakery across from hers, steal all her customers, and compete against her at the local holiday festival? How dare he? As she stacked her blueberry muffins on a white baking sheet, she saw from the corner of her eye as Mrs. Asher walked up to Aiden's booth and bought a few cakes. Mrs. Asher who had always supported her was now buying from the enemy. When the old lady had finished up buying her goods, Hailey caught Aide...

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“No Baker Left Behind” by Lauren Pagano

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Claudia was a woman of uncertainty. Small to monstrous moments were full of questions, ifs, and maybes. There was simply no getting around it. Claudia was uncertain if she would make next month's rent. Uncertain whether she'd made the right decision in breaking it off with James last Christmas. Uncertain whether she'd ever see the world beyond the small town of Pembroke. Quite frankly she was uncertain as to whether her dreams were even within reach anymore. Uncertainty might as well have been Claudia's middle name. But despite all this...

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“Under the Gingerbread-Flavored Mistletoe” by Stefanie Starnes

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The glimmering of the lights of the Christmas tree and other strings of lights lit up the whole entire Gustav house. Benji sat on the sofa, staring endlessly into the lights, trying to figure out what was missing to the recipe. He had failed a multitude of times, and even with his mom's help, he still failed."Benji, honey, don't be too upset, at least you tried." Benji's mother consoled.Benji just sighed and laid back on the couch. He shut his eyes and prayed to whatever God that was out there that he would find the missing ingredient."The f...

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“That Man!!!!” by Judith Buskohl

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“What do you mean? You think you are better chef than I am. That is the most laughable thing that I have ever heard. You aren’t as good as my little toe on my foot. Just get away from me.” Susie stood there fuming mad and staring at the most ignorant man that she had ever met. How could he, Stanford Allen Jamestown, think he was in any league of being a chef that she was? He was the most maddening person on God’s green Earth that she ever had the unprivileged of meeting. She wanted to scream at him, sh...

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“Baking in a Winter Wonderland” by Caroline Burkey

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“You’re kidding me, right?” Samantha asked her friend and business partner, Liz. “You mean we have to work with Jake Wells for the Holiday Festival?” Liz nodded, looking at her friend in resignation. “I know,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it either, but Mayor Gloria told us businesses needed to share booths this year for space reasons. Jake argued against it too.” “He would,” Samantha said, sneering. “He’s scared that once everyone tastes our pastries together, they’ll realize our bakery is better, and he’ll end up out of ...

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“Sweet Rewards” by Stan Allen

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Gina looked at Chris McDonald with a fondness she knew would never develop into more than a teenage crush.“Hi Chris. Can I put this in your window?”She was a looker with her black hair and green eyes. Gina was use to getting her way with boys because of her sexy figure and perfectly contoured face.The flyer announced a cooking contest in the upcoming festival. Gina handed Chris one and tried in her inexperienced way to impress the shop owner.“Sure; go ahead, but stop blinking those long eyelashes at me. You know I’ll never go out with you. Y...

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“Bake-off Bonus: Love” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

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I arrived at the Applefield Country Christmas Cookie Bake-off Invitational early. I had a lot to do! My shop, Ginny’s Cookie Jar, has participated in this festival every November for the last 20 years. Because I now have celiac disease, my bakery has switched to gluten free treats. I inherited the shop about 5 years ago when my Aunt passed away. I’d worked with Aunt Ginny, since I was a kid. Aunt Ginny’s passion for baking fostered my love for the baking business. We have always been a family run business therefore f...

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Write about two people who run rival bakeries, but fall in love during their town’s annual holiday festival.

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✍️ 137 stories

“Winning by losing.” by Magnus Thomsen

“The Sweetness of Christmas” by Linh J

“Business women” by Trixie Pereira

“Coffee with Remy ” by Candice W

“Love me not Bakery” by Shadow Morris

“Bake my Heart, Please.” by Elliott Lawrence

“Sweeter Than Cupcakes” by Ariel Grossman

“Love or Hate ” by Melia Mendoza

“Baking With Love” by Ayesha Bibi

“No Baker Left Behind” by Lauren Pagano

“Under the Gingerbread-Flavored Mistletoe” by Stefanie Starnes

“That Man!!!!” by Judith Buskohl

“Baking in a Winter Wonderland” by Caroline Burkey

“Sweet Rewards” by Stan Allen

“Bake-off Bonus: Love” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

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Write about a group of people determined to win an award for making the biggest cookie ever.

Write about someone investigating a break-in at a bakery. The only thing missing? A very secret ingredient.

Write about someone trying to recreate a grandparent’s signature baked good from memory.

Write about someone hosting a cookie exchange as a cover to hide the true reason for inviting one of their guests.

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