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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“Happiest day of my life” by Krishna Barakoti

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There is hardly any living being who has never gone through ups and downs in his life. Life is full of incidents r both good and bad. Some of them may be forgotten with the passage of time whereas others leave an everlasting imprint on the mind. One feels delighted when fortune favours one but one plunges into despair during misfortunes. A wise man is one who is neither overjoyed in prosperity nor takes adversity to heart. Last year, I passed the Senior School Certificate Examination. Though I had given it my best shot, I was not confident o...

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“Oh Happy Day” by Felicia Abioye

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, everything was ready for the ceremony. The hall was lined with flowers of different types, lending the air a fresh, sweet, and pleasant smell. Jerome drew his tie tighter, loosened it, and repeated the same thing. He smiled at his reflection he was ready. His best man Peter, slapped his back, “relax man, you look okay.” He straightened his suit, he had decided to wear a Black suit, when his fiancée insisted she didn’t want him wearing a White one. White was a mourning colo...

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“Best laid plans” by Leanne Spencer

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives and you would expect it should be, given that they were about to venture out from their very basic and mundane existence into a new ‘wild’ adventure. However, for Chris and Leanne plans and dreams always seem to be scuppered for one reason or another, be it fate or the interference of others! In this instance it was 'others' that would change the course of their lives forever and with all the will in the world for success just once, their plans would prove to be pointless. However, ...

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“The Heron” by Scarlett Sparrows

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. I had grown used to this comment, spoken as it was by everyone; often accompanied by a sad shake of the head and the glimmer of tears. Though absent they were the center of conversation, Asai and Idui. But all I could think, curled up on the couch hugging a mug of tea in my hands musing in the quiet peacefulness of my abode; was that they probably were the happiest they’d ever been. A touch of sadness tinged my thoughts though it was much overwhelmed by happiness. My mind wandered back...

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“Nature's Balance” by Max Arlo

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It had been twenty-four years since she’d last seen it, but the place looked exactly the same. She stepped cautiously around the roots of the trees. Even the silence sounded as she remembered. “Hello?” she called. Not expecting an answer. Not expecting to hear that voice again, despite the kept promise. She ventured forward, scanning the gaps in the foliage. Magic still tainted the air, flirting on her taste buds. Honey, cinnamon, jasmine, wild rose… She still couldn’t name all the flavors in it. Her toe scuffed against stone peeking from ...

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“Bella” by Grace Lynn

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This was a fill in the middle story, beginning with “This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives....” and end with “By then it was too late.” I hope you enjoyed my interpretation of the prompt. Thank you! This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Everything had led up to that moment, from bumping into each other in the hallways, to the first date, to the wedding, to all the paperwork.. Max looked Jeremy right in the eyes and squeezed his hands tightly. Then he turned to the adoption agent. “There’s nothing ...

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“The Cat and The Owl's Curse ” by Claudio Murgia

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Cat and Owl’s Skull had known each other for so long that Owl’s Skull was now a Skull. It was because of an old promise to Cat turned curse that Owl had come back to haunt life. THE PROMISE – Cat and Owl were lying in bed where the best promises soon to turn into curses are made. Her eyes were big and green while she lied underneath Owl. She did not like to be stared at even though his eyes could not stop staring at her. She used to pull a thousand faces in instant as if she wanted ...

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“It should have been different” by Ksenija Nikolova

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This was supposed to be the happiest day od their lives, the day Mark and Nick were supposed to Hawaii and get married. Everything was planned, it was going to be just the two of them. Mark decided to surprise Nick and booked a hotel suite for the night. He asked the hotel to fill it out with balloons and candles. He wanted Nick to remember this night day forever. Couple of hours before the flight, they almost finished packing. "Did you take a swimsuit?", asked Nick. "Of course my love, it's Hawaii", Mark smiled. "You know Mark, I can't beli...

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“It Was Too Late” by Abbey Dowden

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. It was supposed to be the day that Mac picks up her dream car, and takes her best friend Roland for drive to show off her hard work. But that couldn't happen now - well, it could, but Mac knew it wouldn't be the same. They weren't speeding. They weren't being reckless. They were just driving. She had her right foot resting slightly on the break and her left on the clutch. She didn't like using cruise control as it made her feel less behind the wheel. But when the dark figure suddenl...

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“A Missing Instinct ” by Andy Pagliuca

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, everyone would say after the event. Even in front of my face. It was far from it for me. That was the day I brought Mira home from the hospital. She was so beautiful. Pink and squishy with big brown eyes. I wanted to hold her forever. Just to bathe in her smell. That new baby smell was so amazing and calming. So fresh and clean. She hadn’t started to smile yet. I didn’t even think she knew of the expression. I couldn’t wait until she discovered it. She was sleeping as we walked into ...

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“its over ” by Qa'sai Pena

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This was supposed to be the happiest day in my life. It was going to be my first time going to predominantly white school. It was going to be a chance to prove to them that I am just as good as white people and that they shouldn't treat me differently because of the color of my skin, but when I arrived at the school it was not liked I thought. Everyone was looking at me , when I was walking down the hall everyone stared, they made fun of the way I dressed and laughed at my kinky hair. When I got to my class the teacher asked if I...

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“The Wedding Disaster” by Tena Gruner

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. But oh how the day would end. "Get up! Get up!" a voice screeches through my head as I'm dragged out of dreamland. Groggily I sat up and looked at my older sister. "The sun isn't even up yet." I moan as she grabs my arm and drags me out of the bed. Leaning in so I could smell her morning breath she growls "it's my wedding day and everything will go perfectly." I laughed "well you need to start with a toothbrush." As I fan my hand in front of my face. &nbs...

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“Happy Sixteenth!” by Cassie Jane

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. It was their sixteenth birthday. They were going to get their abilities and leave the orphanage for the last time. If only that was how the world worked. The twins woke up within `15 seconds of each other. They'd been doing that for as long as they could remember. They fell asleep together and they woke up together. It was just one of those twin things. Asha woke up first this time and she jumped straight out of bed like she'd been given a shot of straight caffeine. She was bouncing ...

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“Almost but Never Together” by Rhyme Yoo

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This was supposed to be the happiest days of their lives, Janus decided to take Sachi to her most favorite place in the world and to finally make their relationship official after being together for a long time. The day after that Janus is preparing for a lot of stuff and planning about what they should do after, he hasn’t mention anything to Sachi that day he wanted to make it a surprise and make her the most happiest girl in the world. He called most of his best buddies to help him ran an errand while he’s busy decorating on his own for hi...

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“Tourist trap” by Callie Grier

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This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, but instead they were stuck at some tourist trap in the middle of a nowhere town for a whole weekend. But i'm getting ahead of myself. Let me start from the beginning. “Mom please stop, we are gonna be fine!” Cody crossed his arms and pouted as his mom licked her finger and smoothed back his messy brown hair. “I know honey, I know” she paused and grabbed two little backpacks filled to the brim with clothes. “I just can’t help but be worried about you two” Cody looked up at ...

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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

“Happiest day of my life” by Krishna Barakoti

“Oh Happy Day” by Felicia Abioye

“Best laid plans” by Leanne Spencer

“The Heron” by Scarlett Sparrows

“Nature's Balance” by Max Arlo

“Bella” by Grace Lynn

“The Cat and The Owl's Curse ” by Claudio Murgia

“It should have been different” by Ksenija Nikolova

“It Was Too Late” by Abbey Dowden

“A Missing Instinct ” by Andy Pagliuca

“its over ” by Qa'sai Pena

“The Wedding Disaster” by Tena Gruner

“Happy Sixteenth!” by Cassie Jane

“Almost but Never Together” by Rhyme Yoo

“Tourist trap” by Callie Grier

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