Start your story with the line, “This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives,” and end it with, “By then it was too late.”

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“The Letter ” by Rob G.

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‘’ The Letter’’ -Robbie Guevarra This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. I saw Kyle wiping his tears secretly. He doesn’t want to create or give a scene anymore on this very special day. ‘’Kyle! We both turned back in the direction of that voice and we saw this cute guy smiling and waving us.’’ ‘’Hmm. I guess I got to go for now? See you around?’’ he hugged me then gave me a kiss on the cheek. ‘’What else option I have?’’ I pouted my lips for showing him that I am very disappointed because he's leaving me- again. ‘’He ran ...

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““Leave the World Behind,”” by Naomi Chinenye

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Rumaan Alam’s new book follows its characters to the Hamptons as the world crumbles around them.Photograph by David A. Land There comes a moment in every disaster novel when a character stocks up on supplies or fantasizes about discovering them. This is the survivor’s dream: bulk-packed goods of Costco abundance. In Ling Ma’s “Severance,” a pandemic renders most of the world “fevered,” and a crew of survivors is rewarded by the endless material recompense of life in a mall: shelves of L’Occitane hand lotion, racks of Gap T-shirts. In Emily...

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“"Always there" ” by Elijah Faith

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. The singing of birds was perfect making perfect ryhmes with the swirling of the wind. The cool breeze swallowed the heat of the sun as dried leaves left soft pat both on the ground and on Caroline's hair. The feeling of finally having such moments come true was all over Caroline. She always wanted special moment with Freddie. The other times spent together didn't feel that special and running through her mind she expected more like the touch of a drop of liquid on a thirsty soul. Car...

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“Waves of Life” by Malaika Saeed

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Today, was the day when they are going to get the all the luxuries of the world that they ever wish for. A month ago, Mr. White got promotion and today was the day when he was going to surprise his family with a huge surprise. But life has something else for them. Yesterday, it was a shiny bright sun outside, and the weather was so pleasant. Their neighborhood was not like the other peaceful places. There are gangster and drug dealers everywhere. Mr. White was one of them once up...

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“Breaking Into A Million Pieces” by Jasleen Dhillon

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Trigger warning: suicide This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, but it turned out to be Jade’s and Sam’s worst nightmare. Today’s date was October 29th, 2017 and Jade was getting prepared to celebrate her 1st anniversary with her boyfriend at the time. She seemed so excited and you could see the happiness beaming off her face. Jade had decided to throw a party for her friends and her boyfriend to celebrate the special time, but there was a lot to be done in the next few hours. " Lina!” Jade screamed at the top of her...

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“Too late” by Elisa Stone

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. And it would've been if it wasn't for her. . . "Ugh, she actually came," I say to Ryan. "We did invite her," he replies. "I know, but I didn't actually expect her to come!" I say, feeling the panic. "She's dangerous, Ryan!" "Elaina, I can actually see your eyes dilating in fear. Take deep breaths. Remember, Annie can't actually hurt you," he says in a yoga instructor voice. Annie, the girl that had deliberately made me a friendless wreck. I can never forgive her. "Friends forever!" ...

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“The Escape” by Jason Iwara

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This should have been the happiest day of my life, but it’s turned out to be the worst. So many feelings were going round and round in my head. Even when I thought about it, my stomach would flip. I sat down at a coffee shop, and I ordered a mocha cappuccino with some garlic flatbread. I was injured in many parts of my body, but this was only the beginning of the chaos. I ate my food, and had my cappuccino. I was barely able to function or breathe. I had just come back from a madman who was messing with my head. But that wasn’t what was...

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“Since the Beginning” by The SAge Salihu - Ahmed

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. They met on a life or death situation. After saving her life that day, she wanted nothing more than to be with her one true love, the light bringer, a Morningstar. She seemed to have forgotten how theirs is a forbidden love.Queen set out on her journey to go get dark energy for her people and kingdom's survival, or so she said. It had been her responsibility as the chosen one of the dark. She had been doing this since her 13th dark age."Bring forth your weapon and duel with me, oh beau...

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“Daylight kidnap ” by Joan Opoyi

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives.Romeo and Juliet had just jetted in from their vacation in Europe.It was good to be back home;holding each others' hands as they walked towards a waiting cab. "South B - A dark tinted van kept on trailing behind them;as it was at a higher speed- "Sir! I think we're being followed, "the driver said.They became much more at ease when they realized having lost them from another route.The car screeched to an halt. "What's wrong driver? Romeo asked An old woman struggled with her walking...

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“No Fair” by Jasmine Kasmi

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“This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives,» Brian said. As he started talking flashbacks coming back to the other man's head. It was midnight. Getting up from his bed he couldn’t sleep. There he was William Schneider sitting in the balcony, a cigarette between his f...

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“The Wedding That Wasn't” by Monica Chaddick

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Tammy and Steve were getting married today. Steve had his black and purple suit all pressed, ready, and hanging on the back of the door. Tammy had her long, lacy, flowing white dress hanging on the back of her bedroom door as well. Her dress was adorned with hundreds of beads and white sequins. The lace flowed in layers. The train went halfway down the aisle of the church. The veil also flowed i...

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“Born to love, Prone to die” by Muskan Dewan

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Despite what they had been told, the two love birds knew that their next step in life was the correct one. It was a tremendous change, but they were ready for it, at least that is what they thought. Orpheus stood under the wedding arch waiting for his lovely bride, Eurydice. He looked up to see the arch adorned with flowers, the same kind that he had given to Eurydice when they first met and fallen in love. The sun rays shone above the waves of the ocean, almos...

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“These Words For You” by Jacqueline Han

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. The day they would remember forever, together.The quiet clicks of the cameras could barely be heard over the joyous soft sobs from mothers and proud looks on fathers. The stillness was calming as he took a breath, hands still shaking from both excitement and nervousness. He was never good at things like these. Words. “With this ring, I promise you companionship. I promise you a life together. I promise to stand by you, not ahead nor behind. I promise to love you endlessly...

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“HER” by Cali H

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It was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, and it was. The old saying had not fell short. Everyone's stories had confirmed the truth of this very statement. And everyone's stories, at least those who are married, said their wedding day was their most happy day. As Anne Boleyn had said about her own wedding to King Henry. Would Anne still think that? Knowing now what had happened to her? Being the first of the wives to be beheaded. Would she think it was still her most happy day? Too late for answers now, like it is for mine. My...

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“Once upon a Clown” by Drishti Jain

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Mom handed them each a little brown picnic basket as Benny, Carla, and Stacy skipped into the yard. They were all eight and wore light brown summer hats. They waited for weeks and weeks for this day. That was supposed to be the first time they went to see the amusement park! They were more than excited. The smell of the caramel popcorn, the wholesome cotton candy, the roller coaster, the unmissable carousel, the merry-go-round, the sound of people screaming out of fun, and then the cir...

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Start your story with the line, “This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives,” and end it with, “By then it was too late.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 132 stories

“The Letter ” by Rob G.

““Leave the World Behind,”” by Naomi Chinenye

“"Always there" ” by Elijah Faith

“Waves of Life” by Malaika Saeed

“Breaking Into A Million Pieces” by Jasleen Dhillon

“Too late” by Elisa Stone

“The Escape” by Jason Iwara

“Since the Beginning” by The SAge Salihu - Ahmed

“Daylight kidnap ” by Joan Opoyi

“No Fair” by Jasmine Kasmi

“The Wedding That Wasn't” by Monica Chaddick

“Born to love, Prone to die” by Muskan Dewan

“These Words For You” by Jacqueline Han

“HER” by Cali H

“Once upon a Clown” by Drishti Jain

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