Write a story about a proposal.

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“The Camelot Proposal” by Sue Marsh

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The Camelot Proposal Suzanne Marsh The old man stared silently at the castle, it was his dream. His Cumberland Spaniel, walked freely over the grounds. The old man begins his story of how he made his dream come true, the happiness and the heart break of building his castle. He continued to stare at the stone castle as he began: “I began this project over sixty years ago. I purchased the land for four hundred and fifty dollars, I was fifteen at the time. It began with the idea of a cottage but it grew into a life long project. My dad and mo...

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“A Girl In The Rose” by N.J Intja

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A Girl In The Rose By N.J Intja “No! No! I am not going to slip my dreams. You have done enough to my sister, are you not yet satisfied, mum, dad?” Victoria cried at her parent. Her voice went far through the evening air when she screamed. “Am I not your mother that have brought you on this earth? I have nurtu...

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“Moonlight Reflections” by Catherine MacKenzie

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Jaxsen stood on a dock that looked out upon a small lake. The party behind him raged on and it wasn’t until about half an hour ago that he was able to sneak away from the blaring music, alcohol and pot smoke and the abundance of college graduates in attendance. Jaxsen leaned against the wooden railing, the smoke from his blunt dissipating in the light spring breeze. He knew Basil was in the house, probably still tearing up the dance floor with Bailey. Jaxsen smiled at the tho...

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“Ashes to Ashes. Dust to Lust.” by Eric Deitch

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Ah, the fire. The fire was the blasting cap to my marriage (I shall get to that a little bit later). I met her at a party in Doha, Qatar, and we became fast friends. We had texted each other, as we all do these days. A week later we met once at my apartment. I made her supper (I’m a great cook; writing a cookbook now) and we watched a movie on my LCD video projector. It’s like being in a small theatre all alone. I already owned it, but was trying to impress her. Our romance grew, and we started seeing more of each other. Talking every day,...

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“Golden” by Quill Porter

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Grey eyes looked longingly through the large stained glass. There stood a hand mannequin, elegantly posing and advertising a golden glittering ring. It was the late evening in December nineteen, Della stood in front of the jewelry store with freezing hands cupped to her face. Her tattered brown trench coat billowed as the cold breeze blew. Inside, she wore a simple green button-up shirt and blue jeans. Her brown boots dug into the snow piling up on the sidewalk. Della rubbed her bare hands as she continued to stare. Peop...

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“Lost & Found” by Caroline Eddy

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“June bride always a bride,” Felix says cheerfully, holding up the umbrella a little higher, as Harry asked. He watched the young woman he was shading from sun glare adjust the flower girls, her bouquet, her new husband’s boutonnière, as Harry walked backwards into place. Harry laughs lightly, raising his camera again. “On the hottest day of the year no less. At least the flowers are still pretty fresh today, and nobody’s wilting yet.” “At least the little ones are well behaved,” Felix adds, “I would have run off by now if I were them. Had...

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“Her Side of the Ring” by Christine Johnson

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I thought she would have proposed last week. Her family threw a seventy-fifth birthday party for her uncle. Over hundred in attendance. Everyone was there, including my parents. Loriann excels at working the crowd, not afraid of being the center of attention. I was positive she would propose on the lawn in front of the tent-covered dance floor as darkness rose. After I said yes, we would be welcomed with clap-like-you-mean-it applause and dance to a slow country twang under the twinkling lights strewn on the metal...

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“THE LONGEST WAIT” by PAMELA ABWAO

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THE LONGEST WAIT Angela looked at her watch. It was almost noon. "My God! It is still noon. What has happened to the earth’s revolution? Things are at a standstill “She talked to herself. She moved out of her room and moved towards the restaurant. It was almost full. The waitress noticed her and directed her to a seat next to a square faced man. He didn't take any notice of her...

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“Walk This Path With Me” by Nanci Arvizu

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It was the end of summer when we met. Right about the time the heat of the monsoon snaps and lets a taste of coolness in for a few hours in the early morning and you’re lucky enough to catch it and be reminded, oh yeah, that’s why I live in the desert. Because when it’s not like living in an oven, it’s perfect.I’d been watching him online, the video introduction to his upcoming virtual art show being held by a local museum I’d recently joined, wanting to immerse myself in my creative community.Something about his notebooks spoke to me. From ...

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“The Ghost Between Us” by Sarah A

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He’s talking a mile a minute when he says, “I know you said no but I just wanted to explain why I proposed—.” Tyler hesitates and I cut him off before he can finish. “It’s okay, I understand.” My voice is sweet, gentle, and I’m trying to calm him down, but I know the only thing that will truly do that is giving him an answer that I’m unwilling to give. “So, can we talk about it?” He should win an award for persistence. He never gives up. “I’m sorry.” I spit out the words before I can change my mind.&nb...

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“Fourth Time Is a Charm?” by Lauren Pagano

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The first time had been the easiest. Sarah took in the moment in absolute shock- stunned into abject horror as she took in the scene before her.There he sat perched on one knee in all his gangly awkward high school glory, looking up at her with an apprehension only a senior in high school could have while faced with the daunting prospect of proposing. Yes, proposing proposing. The situation looked as absurd as it sounded. Sarah couldn’t understand how this moment arose. Seconds ago Damon had held her Calc 1 textbook in his hands going o...

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“A Moment Like This” by Aisha Makama

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“Please, just tell me babe,” I plead with David as we come to a stop at a red light. But he only turns around and smirks at me then looks back onto the road. David had been my boyfriend since middle school. It all started as a joke. We were getting teased about liking each other in class because we always did things together. We were just friend at the time though, but nobody believed us. I started to develop feeling for him in the ninth grade, but we started to grow distant from each other at th...

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“The Other Side of the Proposal” by S Smith

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Theo was getting married. Beautiful wife, smart too, her name was Rebecca, and he loved her dearly. They’d been dating for two years, engaged for a month, not even. No one could believe how quickly they’d gotten married. Everyone was happy, though; they were such a cute couple. It was so obvious that they were in love and happy, most were honestly surprised it hadn’t happened sooner. Oliver was miserable. Oliver had loved Theo for years. Ever since they met, actually. It was in college, they were both majori...

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“6 Points” by Taryn Holmes

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The chords of “Brown-Eyed Girl” filled the interior of the truck as I belted along to every lyric. My fingers twitched to the rhythm and I bobbed my head with each musical swell, ignoring the stolen glances from my boyfriend in the driver’s seat. The fifth time he turned his bright green eyes my way, I cracked a smile and exclaimed, “Nate! Keep those eyes on the road.” He returned my smile as I relapsed into the song, “I was just thinking how funny it is that every time we drive in MY car, we always end up listening to YOUR music.” I s...

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“My Dream Girl Is A Ghost” by Emmanuel Owusu Ansah

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It was that day, when I ran into you at the book store. Your hair curled as the wind blew, covering half of your dazzling face. I could only manage to catch a glimpse of your sexy lip and eye ball; That had seemed to set ablaze; ones that seemed to harbor so much more. Your back, so much neatly crafted, which I think only Odomankoma, the best Artisan could leave such an artistic mark. Your side view portrayed the artistic impression of a perfectly molded clay pot, a shape like that of the coca cola bottle. Your hips jingled as you calmly cat...

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Write a story about a proposal.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 211 stories

“The Camelot Proposal” by Sue Marsh

“A Girl In The Rose” by N.J Intja

“Moonlight Reflections” by Catherine MacKenzie

“Ashes to Ashes. Dust to Lust.” by Eric Deitch

“Golden” by Quill Porter

“Lost & Found” by Caroline Eddy

“Her Side of the Ring” by Christine Johnson

“THE LONGEST WAIT” by PAMELA ABWAO

“Walk This Path With Me” by Nanci Arvizu

“The Ghost Between Us” by Sarah A

“Fourth Time Is a Charm?” by Lauren Pagano

“A Moment Like This” by Aisha Makama

“The Other Side of the Proposal” by S Smith

“6 Points” by Taryn Holmes

“My Dream Girl Is A Ghost” by Emmanuel Owusu Ansah

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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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