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

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“Baked with love.” by Willie Samuel

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Cole had just moved from Ukraine to California. He was an experienced baker, there was nothing he could not bake. From cakes, to pastries and pies. He came in on the 12th of September, 2018 He had plans on starting very little, he started making cakes and bread in his apartment, on his first day he had over thirty persons come to his apartment telling him the Aroma drew them to his place. On the first day, he gave majortiy of them the things he prepared to taste, but they kept on coming. so he decided to rent a whole new place just for his b...

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“What's Love Got to Do With It” by Joe Swanson

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What's Love Got to Do With It “What am I bid. We have two-hundred and sixty thousand. Do I hear six-one?” The bellicose voice of Harry Rains resonated in the arena. His local art work had been auctioned off, as well as the majority of the furnishings, sofas, chairs, café tables. The appliances, ovens, pots, pans, some miscellaneous utensils, were all that was left. And then the building itself. But then Emile was in no hurry to see it go. Harry Rains Jr. was attempting to wring the last dollar from anyone who...

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“Rushing” by Natalie Euler

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Cursing as she ran around her little shop, Natasha was covered in baking ingredients. She stumbled over her clumsy feet, nearly dropping the hot pan of fresh cupcakes. She swung the freezer open and threw them inside. Turning on her heel, she rushed to the counter, eyeing the long line of annoyed customers. Leaning out, she spoke in a loud voice. Natasha knew being over informative was dull-witted, but what else was she to do? She needed to please twenty or more impatient people."Can I have your attention!? I'm so sorry folks, I'm working as...

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“A December To Remember” by Etinosa Ogboghodo

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INTRODUCTION Hi, I'm Rose Geraldson and am an African American living in Los Angeles. I have a bakery shop that has been running for two years now and things were going great until he came,my rival since catering school, like why does he have to open to a bakery shop just a few blocks before mine. He comes from a wealthy home and could open he's bakery shop any where in Los Angeles. I really thought this December was going to be a December to remember but I guess not. Mason's POV I finally will get to see her again although am pretty sure ...

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“The Brown-hair girl” by Dhanusri Reddy

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RAASHI'S POV: "Thank you for ordering at the sweet tooth! Have a nice day!" I grinned handing the bag to a customer. "Finally, it's done!" I yawned and stretched my hands as I was very tired. All the staff were on their leave except Geetha. She was preparing the sweets for the Town's Annual Day Festival which was held tomorrow. I don't like festivals as they are the most crowded places. I used to go in my childhood but stopped going recently. But this time I had to go because the town head called me and asked me to come to the festival. ...

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“Cake Kiss ” by Mandona Attempts

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Mistletoe Bakery She was as elegant as fine wine, curvaceous and slender in all the right places. A glance was not enough to quench the thirst that the mere sight of her brought. Men stared at her like she was a full rack of ribs served to a starving hyena. Red lipstick lay on her smooth vibrant lips and every smile from those lips was as bright as a shining star on a cloudless night. Who could resist the joy that they reflected? “Good morning, Ms Rodgers.” She said as she walked into the Mistletoe Bakery. “Good morning, Miranda” a fair skin...

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“When Two Hearts Met Accidentally ” by Rachel Cerbito

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I was a dreamer of impossible dreams. Graduated with flying colors, landed a decent job, and owned a famous bakery in various places. All of those were written in my bucket lists. Others might laugh at me, while some would be grateful for the dreams that I was aiming for. Others would be irritated because I was too ambitious. Well, I would like to clarify, that I was not bragging or boasting about all of these. I was just a believer and a dreamer of hopes and dreams. I was not as gorgeous and sexy as ...

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“An unexpected love, for you and me” by Cliff M.

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The December cold set in place, the first snow of the new winter came and so with it the holiday spirit of the residents of the small town of Luwle. It was a medium-small town, not exactly the kind where everyone knows everyone, but still a closely-knit community. Two prominent bakeries lie in this place, Bakery Ambrosial which belongs to Oliver, and Lenoir belonging to Christophe. Oliver was a natal resident of the town and has never left it. He started working at his parents’ bakery as soon as he could, three years ago his parents let hi...

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“Holiday Bazaar Bake Off” by Megan Wallace

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Theresa opened the mail, sorting through bills and cards her regular customers had sent to her for the holidays. Among it all was a festive flier for the Port Townsend Holiday Bazaar. Of course she always attended, with a booth full of her bakery’s treats, and entered her famous White Chocolate Torte in the Town Bake Off. She had won first place three years in a row, and considered changing the recipe but decided to stick to what she knew. Better to give the people what they wanted than change it up and risk losing the reigning title to her ...

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“The Great baking contest” by London Thomas

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This is the story of the great baking contest.It all begins on a quiet gentle autumn where world know chef Polo was in the kitchen making a 5 tier red velvet and German chocolate cake.When all of a sudden he heard a loud knock on the door.When he opened the door he was surprised to see is long time baking rival Mademoiselle Jessie Belle."Hello chef Polo or should I say chef loser."Mademoiselle Jessie Belle snickered."Hello Jessie."."I can't wait to see your face when I will the golden cake."said chef Polo confidently."Oh yeah well that is no...

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“The Taste of Christmas” by Rosa Malidando

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I could smell the woody, fresh scent of the evergreen wreath as I hung it in our bakery window. The little, sparkly lights and rough pine cones sway as I adjust the wreath from side to side, trying to decide where it looks best. I could almost hear my grandmother’s soft, frail voice saying,” Make sure it’s right in the middle of the window. We need to eclipse the Parten’s window if we want any chance at beating them this year.” My grandmother passed away a couple years ago, from breast cancer. It really shook my mum. She went on a hun...

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“Recipe for Romance” by Gerard Watson

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Imani Taylor, the owner of the Pink Cupcake Bakery, held an emergency meeting with her staff. “Thank you, everyone, for staying after work. I know you all concerned about the future of your job at the shop. True, we’re going through some financial difficulties, but I have a plan. Next week the Holiday Festival begins. As most of you know, it’s the biggest Winter festival in New England. People travel from all over the region to attend. They look forward to t...

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“Creator of Love” by Natalia Anglada

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God acts in mysterious ways. That's what people always say. I, personally, don’t care much about that old fart. He created life and the universe, who cares? People around the world should be worshipping a person a hell of a lot more important. Cupid. Creator of love. Me. Unfortunately, modern-day folks are anything but smart. They stopped believing in marriage and soulmates. Created dating apps and websites in a futile attempt to replace me. Ha. As if that could happen. Nobody prays to me anymore or asks for my help. To them, I've been reduc...

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“The cookie thief” by Nethma Akara

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The festival was feathers and sparkles, smiles and laughter. It was a very outrageous thing and it brought such life to our souls. It was the grand party of the year, the one everyone was invited to. My mind is buzzing. My fingers are electric. Every normal thought and worry is banished, there's simply no room for it with all the excitement in my mind. Today is my day. It's the annual summer holiday festival in Colombo and I've been the winner of the baking championship for four consecutive years. So it's my sole responsibility to se...

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“Love and Lost ” by Bella Yaksich

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It was December 18th, one week till Green Villages holiday festival, which held a baker's dream. Make the perfect holiday treat. Charlotte Yune's family, who owns Yune's Treats, had been competing in this competition for the past fifteen years. They had got in a tie with the only other bakery in town, Kingsmen Cakes. The family had a son the same age as Charlotte, Blake Kingsmen. He was a tall black haired, green eyed, sixteen year old boy. He was the caption of the baseball team at their high school, and was very popular. Blake also worked ...

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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

“Baked with love.” by Willie Samuel

“What's Love Got to Do With It” by Joe Swanson

“Rushing” by Natalie Euler

“A December To Remember” by Etinosa Ogboghodo

“The Brown-hair girl” by Dhanusri Reddy

“Cake Kiss ” by Mandona Attempts

“When Two Hearts Met Accidentally ” by Rachel Cerbito

“An unexpected love, for you and me” by Cliff M.

“Holiday Bazaar Bake Off” by Megan Wallace

“The Great baking contest” by London Thomas

“The Taste of Christmas” by Rosa Malidando

“Recipe for Romance” by Gerard Watson

“Creator of Love” by Natalia Anglada

“The cookie thief” by Nethma Akara

“Love and Lost ” by Bella Yaksich

🌟 Similar prompts

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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