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

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“For the Love of Baking” by Bashan Gumm

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The holiday “Bake Off” was right around the corner. In two weeks, my grandmother Ava and I will be competing in the 27th annual baking competition that consists of all holiday-related desserts. Numerous people come to the bake-off because there is a big feast to celebrate 27 years of peace and prosperity in the community. Although, this competition should be friendly. My grandmother has won six consecutive years in a row except for the last two years when Mrs. Delmare and her daughter moved into town. Mrs. Delmare first year won by a landsli...

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“Santa Clause Love ” by Nour Nachabe

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Love is an unconditioned word fill of all meaning of feelings of heart. And that word can be defined in the story of two people came together with the same goal and same business.In a small loud town, filled with love of its people, and the smell of traditional Lebanese fresh bread with warm and sweet aroma from Maria’s bakery. Maria have always dreamt of meeting a charming man just like her father who would steel her heart, but she couldn’t find the right man between all she has dated, until the day came and met the unexpected.It’s 7:00 a.m...

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“Snow Path Crossings” by D. Son

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The doorbell rings. I walk over to the door, peep through the peephole, and open the door.“Ms. Chaise?” he says looking down at a piece of paper, “delivery for you from Cuddly Confections.”I know that, your uniform has given you away, I think.“Yes.”I pay the man and go back inside. The box is white cardboard with red lettering and patterns of flowers, hearts, and stars on it, characteristic decorations. It has been secured with clear tape. I put the box in the fridge. The digital clock beside the kitchen sink shows 2:53 pm, and the afternoon...

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“High off of sugar” by H Roe

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Fucking Janice.Of course she's here. The pest. I aggressively continue piping the damn whipped cream onto the fucking raspberry cupcakes. The Bakery just down the road from ours, owned by fucking Janice! Always stealing our customers. Always taking the glory. And now she’s here, a few dozen feet from us! My hands twitch and I miss my line, making the decoration little crooked. Fuck it all. I curse and slam the cupcake onto the trash- waste I know, but I don't accept anything that isn't perfect."I'm going for a smoke!" I yell to my subordinat...

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“The Branville Bakers” by Elijah Sage

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Branville was a pretty traditional little town that grew into something of a frenzy this time of year. People here used to be so quiet and seasonal, but now the place is a teaming modern community. This time each year is the annual Bake Off, featuring competitions between mostly large scale bakeries or family businesses: all to produce the best confection or bread. Last year the Saltza Family danishes won. This year the rivalry is pretty clear. Othello Morton still regrets his divorce four years back but since then he worked with his brother...

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“Thank Christmas” by Azrael Page

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If you asked the townspeople of King’s Landing where the best place to eat in town would be, they’d probably ask you if two places were okay. If you responded yes, they would smile and immediately give you directions to the two best bakeries the town had to offer. If you responded with a no, they would shrug and roll their eyes, directing you to one or the other. If one would inquire why the bakeries were so far away from each other, the townspeople would nod as if used to answering this question. “The owners are polar opposites,” they would...

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“How much a simple meal can do” by Avery VanDervort

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Jyri Hunter I sighed and stepped back. My booth was going to be the best one in the fair, I mean I make the best cookies in town. Nothing like those monstrosities made by Linus Noxon. We are the only two cookie makers in the city and are major competitors. I obviously make the better treats and even though I always say this, he never disagrees. To be honest, his cookies are delicious, and I have taken inspiration from him many times. And he’s really cute. I mean fluffy brown hair, gorgeous green eyes, and was always so nice and humble. I hon...

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“ Bread and love” by وداد أكرم

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After four full months of careful planning and diligent preparation, the Apple Festival of the city of Georgia has finally begun and it will be a fun day and as the son of the owner of the most important pastry shop in the city we are on the foot and leg to finish the preparations and it is baking all the apple pies that will.The festival is very large, I see it is bigger than last year, there are more than 300 vendors and exhibitions and includes stalls selling candles, handicrafts, wood, and food items and exhibitions of metal and glasswor...

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“How To Write A Christmas Romance ” by Kathleen Whalen

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How To Write A Christmas Romance I stare at my laptop screen, disbelieving the words my editor Jeannine is uttering. A Christmas romance? Is she kidding me? I am Kelsey McCarty. Queen of the Disgruntled Female Detective genre. My fat tabby, Kramer jumps aboard the laptop and begins to dance upon the keys. “A Christmas romance? Need I remind you, I write dark suspense novels with a protagonist who is combative, anti-social and drinks too much. Moira Flynn’s character would no...

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“One More Macaroon” by Jasmine Gayle

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The four ceiling lights singled out the podium. The black squiggly mic sat squarely underneath a woman’s red lipstick. She adjusts her translucent lavender glasses as she clears her throat. “My father was the baker in the Ruloe family. He wore oven mitts as much as he wore our love. It was his dedication to baking that has birthed this tradition. The Ruloe family that hosts this holiday festival every year, gives a grant award to the bakery winner. A grant of $50,000. The 10th anniversary of the Meyers Township Bakery con...

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“I See You” by Samantha Griffis

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Lily waded through the snow bank that was constantly growing outside her shop. Of course the sun had yet to rise and she was balancing a stack of cookie containers that hid half of her face. She loathed winter, but loathed falling into the snow even more. Yes, business was booming, but that seemed to be the only thing going for her. She knew she should be grateful this time of year, especially with Thanksgiving having just passed, but that was easier said than done when you’re alone on the holidays. Her bakery was dark as she made her w...

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“"Because I love you"” by Omoyeni Omolola

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Isabella runs to the scene, she nearly bruises her leg but manages to escape the huge stone on the way. Breathing heavily, she challenges the young marketer from Crimpy Crump bakery--A bakery situated just four buildings away from hers."Oh no! Stop there," she said."Ah ah, what is the matter madam?" Joe, the young marketer asked, he actually knows Isabella wants to hijack this new customer again."Why should you come here to steal my customer away?" Isabella asked."Oh, funny, your customer indeed, someone who was even asking wh...

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“A Mothers instinct” by Sara Blanch

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Moving to the Sydney CBD from the sunny Gold Coast in the middle of Winter definetly hadn't been the smartest move on her behalf. After her parents had retired and her siblings outright refusal to take over the family bakery and cafe, it had been left up to Lucy to return to Sydney thanks to her parents begging and take over the family business. As she stared out at the drizzly, frigid Sydney morning from her family's hundred year old townhouse...she couldn't help but feel bitter about her current situation. Despite the approaching div...

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“Just the Way the Cookie Crumbles” by Kate Strong

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“That man’s hair is so red he must be making gingersnaps for the competition,” remarked Keira nonchalantly as she slid a tray of macarons into the oven and tossed the mitts onto the countertop. Ruffling her tousled dark curls, she rolled her eyes and chewed at the corner of her lip while eyeing the master list scribbled in Karen’s chicken-scratch across the rustic chalkboard. “How many minutes?” Lanie asked with a frown as she glanced over at the unset timer. “This is the third oven you’ve walked away from…” “Yeah—yeah,” Keira responded ...

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“A Flour Dusted Romace” by Elenora M.

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“Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you.” The cheerful Christmas song blasted throughout the small shop, matching the elegant yet cozy holiday decor. It may have been small, but the bakery was warm and comfortable, despite the heavily falling powder outside. It wasn’t as if the old building was draft proof, but the seemingly ever-on ovens and busy bodies provided more than enough warmth for them all. Kyra repressed a sigh...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 137 stories

“For the Love of Baking” by Bashan Gumm

“Santa Clause Love ” by Nour Nachabe

“Snow Path Crossings” by D. Son

“High off of sugar” by H Roe

“The Branville Bakers” by Elijah Sage

“Thank Christmas” by Azrael Page

“How much a simple meal can do” by Avery VanDervort

“ Bread and love” by وداد أكرم

“How To Write A Christmas Romance ” by Kathleen Whalen

“One More Macaroon” by Jasmine Gayle

“I See You” by Samantha Griffis

“"Because I love you"” by Omoyeni Omolola

“A Mothers instinct” by Sara Blanch

“Just the Way the Cookie Crumbles” by Kate Strong

“A Flour Dusted Romace” by Elenora M.

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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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