Write a story where a meal or dinner goes horribly wrong.

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“Dinner for Two?” by Quai Quai

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TW: homophobia "Meet me at Don La Ru at 6:00 pm we need to talk." I looked at my phone in shock. Why did my ex-boyfriend want to meet me after 6 months and at my favourite restaurant too? This was very strange to me and what did we need to talk about that it couldn't be executed over text. I didn't bother to reply because I didn't want to speak but I will be attending, it has been a while since I ate quality foods. I left work wondering what I was going to wear, was I going to be sexy or dressed appropriately, should I show him what he can n...

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“The Kitchen Radio” by Gerald Daniels

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The morning light seeped between the slats in the kitchen blinds, gentle and pale. Thin rectangles of dust danced lazily in the delicate beams casting spinning shadow dots on the work tops and doors. A little radio, plastered with greasy fingerprints and flour, spoke of political elections, pink roses and lost friendships. A pot boiled and hissed it's steam on to the window and little puffs of spray fizzled onto the hotplate as the water rose over the rim. &n...

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“The bitter truth, a family reunion, thanksgiving is for family” by John Smith

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IIt was the coming together of the Johnson family, as they had not seen each other in over two decades, a sense of tension could be seen round the table as the atmosphere was and grew heavy only sounds of plate could be heard as everybody remained silent, just eating their meals and waiting for someone to break the ice in this awkward dinner. And so, a life line came along, the phone rang but no body picked it up, as they were still observing the other, it rang again but still no body picked it up and as it rang for the third time the butler...

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“Guess Who Came to Breakfast?” by Bob Faszczewski

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Guess Who Came to Breakfast? “Crash!” The sound of all the plates and glasses on the breakfast table tumbling to the floor followed by a bloodcurdling scream as cousin, Carey Stupolski, also saw herself hurled off her chair in our dining room and saw herself covered with pancake syrup. The scream emanated more from the shock of our breakfast guest than from fear. Carey had been living and dining with us, the Fizurskis, because her mother Marcia, my mother's sister, needed her temporarily remo...

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“A Cup of Tea” by Sri Vaishnavi

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Weakness brought to a boil. The contents of the vessel were simmering together, thickening to a creamy texture. I heard the tapping of the raindrops as pellets hammering against my kitchen's windowpane. So was my heart against my chest. A welcome so warm, I said to myself, curving my lips to a smile. I dared not turn around. I was standing still, seemingly lost into the patterns of the frothy tea, while I could feel his sharp glances boring into my back. How was one supposed to break the ice as cold as this? He cleared his throat, r...

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“Influential People: The Browning of the Brand” by Jayke Luland

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On a rainy day in the big apple, 4 influencers have come together for the cultural experience of a lifetime. A swanky dinner -- hosted by millionaire chef and Tiktok content curator Adams Miles -- in a stylish SoHo apartment. Olives from the hills of Italy, a ham specially sourced by pig farmers in Africa; this dinner had all you needed to take your culinary exploits to the next level. Now, with an eagerly awaiting Instagram audience and branded products to shill, the Influencers converged, looking for a good meal and an even better uptick i...

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“Delectable Offer” by Nathan Endress

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Takes place directly after the events of Shattered Realm Waking up from the sudden stopping of the cart, I already knew what the reason was for. With the front flap opening and the sight of the cart’s driver sticking his head through the opening, I forced myself up to look at him. “We have arrived, get your things and pay me before you go. I know the Captain of the guard, so don’t try to run off.” It was rather strange to hear a cart driver threatening you if you didn’t pay, but a foreign city is much different than one’s own hom...

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“The Red Feast” by Joe S

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Hans laughed, causing a sudden eruption of gravied delicacies across the heavy oaken table. He doubled over, one hand dropping to clutch the warbling corpulence of his belly as the fat noble croaked in unrestrained merriment. The sailor before him gave a small smile as the old man struggled for breath, hoping he had managed to restrain the annoyance from reaching his eyes. “And then-” Archduke Hans spat, hawking up the remainder of his last mouthful as he spoke, “and then what did the little lamb croak?” &...

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“A puff of smoke and a trip to jail.” by Annabel Anniebelleapara@gmail.com

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TW: abuse As mum avoided our piercing stares as she dropped the dishes on the table to occupy herself, hoping that today’s dinner would not end in a fight. She sat down quietly and looked like she was suffering from a heat stroke. We knew that was not the case, she was just trying to find her voice. “Let’s say our prayers” She said a bit meekly as she bent her head down. I glanced at dad, who did not care much for the prayers or the food as he looked at mum with disdain in his eyes, he did not even bother to hide it from us, his three kids…o...

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“Blood is thicker than water?” by Holly Lightfoot

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“Are you sure you are okay with being alone? I can stay if you’d like?” Trinity asked carefully and quietly. As if saying one wrong word would break her. “It’s fine,” Lola replied curtly before opening the car door. Trinity looks like she wants to fight her but acquiesced. “Call me if you need anything at all.” “I will,” Lola responded sadly. “I love you.” She shut the car door before she got a response. Walking with heavy feet she arrived at her front door and even that felt like work. She waved off her girlfriend, who was patiently waiti...

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“50 Years of Rhododendrons” by Ashley Cramer

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The steam of Esther’s mug of tea swirls and disappears in the morning sun. She sits in a chair just outside the door of her small English cottage, staring out at the massive expanse of rhododendrons she has amassed in the 50 years since she and her husband moved in as young newlyweds. The sweet smell and the sound of bees buzzing to and from the purple flowers awake her senses and prepare her for the day. A lone honey bee lands on her floral-printed robe, which is welcomed by Esther, and she smiles as the bee flies off in search of food. Est...

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“Lasagna ” by Korinne H.

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It's perfect, almost too perfect. No. Stop overthinking. He loves lasagna, everyone loves lasagna. It's perfect.I finish wiping down the kitchen counter. Cheese, spices, and chopped vegetables are speckled everywhere. I always was a messy cook. Maybe that's why he hates me. It was more than that and I knew it. Our marriage had been a ship-wreck since the day I said "I do." It wasn't anything violent, just words. Words are enough. Everyday was like warfare, we were constantly screaming at each other. Maybe that's why Steven wanted to move. Be...

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“Unbroken traditions ” by S Mehjabeen

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I ran, breathlessly, to take the best seat at the decrepit dinner table before my brother could get to it. “Afshaneh, let the men eat first,” my mother briskly sneered at me, aggressively nodding her head, and I dejectedly made my way into the kitchen. Friday dinners at my uncle’s house was the happening hotspot for heated debates and political discussions. Differing opinions would be thrown from one end of the table to another while simultaneously stuffing a handful of Basmati rice soaked in Korma daal hurryingly in their mouths. But...

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“Prison Food” by Megan Furniss

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I am not me here in this story as I stand, separated out from myself; my two feet on the kitchen floor, waiting. I have anticipated the moment and I wait for it to arrive. We have been fighting. We have been fighting for two months. I cannot remember what set it off, but I should have known we would fight, because we always fight as a precursor to him telling me that it is my fault that something has gone irredeemably wrong. I do not know what caused this fight and I do not know what has gone wrong this time, but I recognise the dance of t...

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“Food Fight” by Anna Svetkova

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Food Fights - Short Story Ring! Ring! It was lunchtime. My stomach was rumbling, and I was starving. Finally, I can eat! I’m a big fan of food. I binge-watch every single episode of Cooking House, and I cook whenever I can. My cooking is so good. Thinking about it makes me hungry. Students flocked ...

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Write a story where a meal or dinner goes horribly wrong.

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✍️ 202 stories

“Dinner for Two?” by Quai Quai

“The Kitchen Radio” by Gerald Daniels

“The bitter truth, a family reunion, thanksgiving is for family” by John Smith

“Guess Who Came to Breakfast?” by Bob Faszczewski

“A Cup of Tea” by Sri Vaishnavi

“Influential People: The Browning of the Brand” by Jayke Luland

“Delectable Offer” by Nathan Endress

“The Red Feast” by Joe S

“A puff of smoke and a trip to jail.” by Annabel Anniebelleapara@gmail.com

“Blood is thicker than water?” by Holly Lightfoot

“50 Years of Rhododendrons” by Ashley Cramer

“Lasagna ” by Korinne H.

“Unbroken traditions ” by S Mehjabeen

“Prison Food” by Megan Furniss

“Food Fight” by Anna Svetkova

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Start or end your story with two characters sitting down for a meal.

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Write a story that involves a secret or magic ingredient.

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