Write a story about a proposal.

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“Good news after Pain” by OPHOKE LEONARD

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Loving him wasn’t a mistake.In less than an hour, the house was organized to host a big party again. Everybody waited in parts to see what was to happen. Some people take Christmas like an angel sent for happiness but look it carries the extremely full joy of Christmas and Easter. As the food was served on the table of a hungry herdsman who couldn't even kneel to wash his hands properly or remove the specks of dirt on the skin, this was the best example to explain the happiness of a dish one has yawned for since they met each other. Before t...

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“A never proposed proposal” by Sohini Roy

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Sam's luck in love was never with him.. it won't be wrong to say that timings have always been against him.. he was a not too handsome- not too charming guy , that always restrained him to express his feelings easily to the opposite side.. Also his first love experience was also terrible.. he had his first love when he was in his 10th standard.. before that fantisizing was the only thing that he was upto... But that was may be the first time he was actually wanting to be his fantasys to be real... May be teenage is that time when you had tho...

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“My Art” by Precious Vitalis

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I had waited several weeks for this day with great expectations, and viola', here it was. As I stood by astound by the great desire of other students who were standing in line to display their work to the board, I was scared filled with questions of uncertainties. What was the board members gonna say about my presentation, I feared. I tried gulping back my fears, but it all came rushing back to my heart, when I presumed I was next in line. No matter what I was determined to give my best for what I believed in, I promised. Today was tag...

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“My Travel Back Home” by Mrudula Mohan

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'Ah! the long week is over. Freedom for the weekend!.' It was 8.30 pm when Mansi and Ranjali left for their home after a tiresome week. They were both fresh graduates from the same college, they met for the first time during their interview. It didn't take them long to become friends. They were recruited as assessment interns with no stipend until accepted. Their travel took more than an hour by metro. They soon became accustomed to the working of the company. They sometimes take the bus to the nearest metro station, as they were free of cos...

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“Danny and Franny” by Shelley Els

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Danny runs his sweaty hands along his trousers for what seems like the hundredth time. He’d planned ‘operation engagement’ down to the most minute details, but he wasn’t quite prepared for the sudden onslaught of doubt. They’d spoken about this moment many times in the past four years and were both on the same page, but still— “Danny, have you decided?” Franny asks. “Oh, sorry. I’ll have the ravioli,” he tells their ridiculously good looking waiter. Any other night he wouldn’t have cared, but why did tonight’s waiter have to...

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“She had to ask” by Christina Hall

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A typical country chill breeze blew over Lady Anna Denton’s garden party. She frowned at the clouds, believing that the sun aught to have shone down on the party she had thrown to celebrate the engagement of her oldest daughter to the landed and wealthy Lord Grey. The gloomy clouds were fine by Miss Edith Denton, it suited her mood. The sight of her mother’s frown brought her satisfaction. If I have to pretend to be happy and honoured today, she can deal with clouds spoiling her perfect party. Miss Edith had cried herself dry over the la...

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“Perfect Fit” by Ben K

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“Mom. I can't believe it. I think he's going to dump me tonight.” “Now, now. Calm down Kelly. I'm sure it's nothing like that.” “He said. He wanted to take me out one last time as his girlfriend.” “Oh.” “What does that mean? Oh? That's not good. This isn't good. Oh...no. I knew it. I told you he's planning on dumping me tonight.” “Okay. It's going to be fine. You don't have to worry. Kelly?” “Yeah mom?” “You should dump him first.” “What the hell? No. I don't want to loose him at all...” “Well...Have you talked to him about this?” ...

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“The Proposal.” by Len Mooring

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“Well, old son, how do you propose I get rid of you? You’ve two choices at the moment, the ‘romantic’ guillotine with a computer-generated crowd of people knitting and salivating; which I’ll later put on ‘Big Pic’ for the ‘Reality Crowd.’ Or, plain old shot before a firing squad. No crowd watching, only the firing squad. If you wish, I’ll also ‘Big Pic’ it, but I don’t think you’ll get as many clicks as a beheading. I’m hoping you’ll go for the good ol guillotine. I’d find it much more satisfying in that I’m giving you good service. Naturall...

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“Shining Lights of Love ” by K A

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April 7th. It was one of my favourite days besides Christmas and New Year’s. It was this day 9 years ago that I became a girlfriend, Jeremiah’s girlfriend. We were two playful teenagers with a multitude of similarities and feisty attitudes that isolated us from the rest. He’s the only person that brought me back to reality when I began treading too dangerously, close to slipping off the edge. He’s the only person I’ve ever been with, my first everything. Many people have attacked me, attacked us for this. “How boring, you really haven’t live...

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“Duality” by María Barrios

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The smell of disinfectant clung to her nostrils. The place was as beautiful as terrifying. Clean and cold like a clinic. People weren't cold, but there was a distant air of superiority coming from those that walked by her. A woman walked by smelling of perfume. She smelled rich. Rosa schooled her expression into a mask of deference. The woman reminded her of when she’d presented her first project; a tiny mollusk community study. She had delivered a poor speech, sweating through the entire panel when the panelist made a list of all her mist...

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“A Proposal for a Change of Heart” by Aimee P

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Hugo Allard will never leave me alone, Irene thought to herself with annoyance. She was starting to get tired of him following her all the time. Through the halls at school, on the street they shared, he even sat behind her in classes, or a table away at the library. He was doing it now too, as they walked home from their bus stop. He was laughing with some of his friends and talking with them, but when Irene looked over her shoulder Hugo was also looking right back at her. “Hugo,” she said suddenly, whirling around to face him. “What...

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“ Grand Piano” by M. Michielsen

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Every little boy we pass is him. It’s the reason I didn’t want to come. This trip was your idea and I couldn’t tell you why I hated it, so here we are. Seagulls squawk in the distance. I love that sound and you know it. My therapist says that seeing him still alive is part of the process. It’s difficult to accept. The flashes in the corner of my eye stop my heart with their insistence that —it’s him, this time it really is!— I want to enjoy their sweet faces the way I did before, when happy children made me smile, even if they wer...

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“Metastatic Love” by Nithan S

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Waking up from a silent harmonious sleep is a boon for many. Vikram pulled himself together and sat on his bed upright, stretching his arms and back. In his two years of medical service, he realised that waking up the next day alive, after a long night sleep is marvel. As an oncologist, he has attended numerous cases where the soul would leave the body without much of a warning. With that in his mind, he gently closed his eyes and thanked silently to the Almighty for letting him witness another day. Soon he came out from an energetic showe...

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“In Which Rudolf Chooses to Die” by Genevieve Taylor

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The table is long and laden with ornate silver platters of food. There are oysters nestled in beds of gleaming ice, warm loaves of fragrant herb bread, and plates of dainty bacon-wrapped dates. Tall, thin candles flicker between the dishes. A towering croquembouche looms in the center of the table, threads of golden caramel gleaming in the candlelight. No one is eating. The guests seated around the table, all dressed in heavy, richly colored velvets, watch the man at the head. He stands on his chair, hands on his hips, chin tip...

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“Imperfectly Perfect” by Aubrey Maria ✌

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The dream proposal was supposed to be perfect. At least, that’s what Disney princess movies told me. But the day came when I would find out for myself what it was really like. Most young starry eyed girls dreamt of Prince Charming ready to carry off the lady of his choosing, but real life didn’t always go as planned. The unexpected was the expected in the real world. The moment came when I thought he would pose the question in the cold winter evening in December. The moon was full and the stars shined brightly. For once, my hands weren’t swe...

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Write a story about a proposal.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 211 stories

“Good news after Pain” by OPHOKE LEONARD

“A never proposed proposal” by Sohini Roy

“My Art” by Precious Vitalis

“My Travel Back Home” by Mrudula Mohan

“Danny and Franny” by Shelley Els

“She had to ask” by Christina Hall

“Perfect Fit” by Ben K

“The Proposal.” by Len Mooring

“Shining Lights of Love ” by K A

“Duality” by María Barrios

“A Proposal for a Change of Heart” by Aimee P

“ Grand Piano” by M. Michielsen

“Metastatic Love” by Nithan S

“In Which Rudolf Chooses to Die” by Genevieve Taylor

“Imperfectly Perfect” by Aubrey Maria ✌

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Write a story about an argument that seems to be about one thing, but is actually about another.

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Write a story about a summer afternoon spent in a treehouse.

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