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“The Cynic Makes A Fortunate Mistake” by John Steckley

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Fred Contemplates Making a Deal in a HurryThere, that’s what I want to get, even if it is available on-line, a purchasing path that can often lead to trouble. I am always leery about such deals. But I need to get a birthday present double quick, as I had completely forgotten it until I woke up this morning. I know that my sister wants an air-fryer, although why she wants one I do not really know. I think that it is just a fad that will disappear in a few months. Maybe a water fryer will be the next such fad. Who knows?I h...

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“How I Murdered Your Mother” by Corbin Russell

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There is no one who can sit still when they faced with any sort of forever. Face death? Fight back. Face Jail? Run away. True Love? Really. Run away. Far away. Especially in my line of work. You see, my little darlings, I was what you might call a retailer of information. I acquired interesting pieces of information and found people who were willing to buy it for lots of money. The trade—because it is not like an office job, you have to go outside and sometimes get a little dusty—the trade is not without its challenges. Top me off, Vee? Tha...

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“Skeptics & Angels” by Megan Dunn

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“Welcome to The Sugar Crush! Where every sweet moment begins with a sprinkle of magic and a hunger for love. Please seat yourselves.” Angel wipes his hands on his pink pinstripe vest as he watches the shy couple pick a table near the front of the restaurant. “That’s the twelfth match in the last hour.” The coworker nearest to him shrugs, her cotton candy curls bouncing. “It’s February, Angel. It’s always busy this time of year. Love is in the air.” Angel pretends to sniff. “Smells like desperation to me.” He nods towards the stack of menus. ...

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“Undercover Date” by JP G

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No one ever talked about the waiting. This was never part of the curriculum at "The Farm." Despite years of rigorous training, not a single instructor thought to mention to Nathan the possibility of sitting in a rental car, waiting for a call that seemed perpetually delayed. Not the CIA role he had envisioned. Annoyed, he glanced at his watch noting Control's unusual tardiness. Control was never late; a pit in his stomach suggested unforeseen complications or a canceled operation. Nathan rolled down the driver’s side window hoping for fresh ...

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“The Stubborn Date” by Mariah Jackson

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You know Valentine’s Day is next month and they’re having a mixer for singles down at Lindy’s” “Yes, I’m aware of that wretched holiday but I wouldn’t dream of going to an event like that.” “Come on Naomi you’ve been single for almost 4 years, when are you going to get back out there,” Angel asked. I sat and thought for a moment. My best friend Angel has been trying to convince me for months to try dating again. Truthfully, I believe that I’m destined for loneliness. It’s not as depressing as it sounds. I don’t have t...

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“Routine Romantic” by Adara Callas

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Elena’s got a routine. She sticks to it religiously- some might even say she’s dependent on it. Part of that routine is her weekly reading session. Every Tuesday, at around 4:30 PM, she takes whatever book she’s currently in the middle of to a nearby cafe. It’s a five minute walk away, and it takes about five minutes to order and receive her plain black coffee and warmed butter croissant- so she really gets started at around 4:40 PM. She’s had this routine for roughly five years now- and she’s perfected it. She doesn’t have to wo...

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“The Stoic Heart: A Tale of Unseen Battles, Survival and One Brief Smile” by Wesley Rock

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An icy fear washed over me the first time I stepped into my doctor's office in years. A few months after suffering major blood loss, I hoped to understand why my teeth, hair, and nails were deteriorating. An answer came swiftly."Your blood..." he gasped, staring at my file with wide, disbelieving eyes. "I don't understand how you're even alive."He explained that my hemoglobin levels were dangerously low – low enough that death was the most likely outcome. At those levels, my heart should have raced past 220 BPM to compensate for the blood lo...

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“A small package surprise on a blind date” by Clare Horwood

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Winter had come early to Adelaide in South Australia this year. It was still only mid May and yet the temperature had dropped and there was a definite chill in the air. The Autumn leaves had left the trees, leaving bare branches, always a rather depressing look. Of course the gum trees which Jack loved so much didn't usually drop their leaves until around August but even they were going against the grain splattering their leaves wherever they could. All in all as Jack opened his blinds of the small apartment he lived in, right on the edge of...

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“A BLIND DATE in APPALACHIA” by Kristin Fellows

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A BLIND DATE in APPALACHIA By Kristin Fellows I arrived in Asheville, a small town in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a divorced mom with two kids – one in high school and one in college. It took me awhile to realize that my prospects for finding a boyfriend here were pretty slim. According to Kiplinger, Asheville ranks among the ten worst cities for singles in the US. I knew just what I was looking for. Having lived in London as a kid, worked in Paris as a teenager, and traveled throughout much of Europe for work as an adu...

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“Cynical” by K.R. Danielsson

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"So, what? We're supposed to sit here and act like we like one another?" Timothy Crane shakes his head, sips from his Pepsi-filled Styrofoam cup, and meets the eyes of the woman sitting across from him. She is pretty, short, and blond, with muscles hiding beneath her beige sweater. Freckles dot the bridge of her nose, race beneath both eyes and dramatically fade the closer they get to the edge of her face. Customers enter and leave the little diner on a constant cycle around them. Two people brush Tim's right shoulder on their way out, and f...

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“The Blind Date” by Tinaye Wakatama

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People always told me how much they wished they had a twin, but it wasn’t until you had a twin that you wished you didn’t have one. Take me for example. I had a twin. And I wished I didn’t have one—now, more than ever. And here was why. Ever since I woke up, Ariella had been begging me non-stop to take her place on a blind date. And why? Because she had forgotten about it and made other plans. I told her not to show up but apparently, that was cruel. I told her to cancel but someone had cancelled on her before and she didn’t want to do the s...

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“Nice Try, She Said” by JUDITH BECHARD

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Nadia and Gloria have the day off. 19-year-old Nadia’s long blonde mane wildly swirls around her face as a tractor trailer on Route 20 rumbles past. She and her best friend Gloria are hitchhiking, getting hit with road grit from the soft shoulder, holding out thumbs hoping to catch a ride. Nadia looks like a furious angel. Gloria looks like a drunk cheerleader. It’s 1966, a year of change and conflict, rock bands and short hemlines. Gloria’s boyfriend, Joe, is at college. Nadia is sans-boyfriend and fine with that, however, Gloria is not and...

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“We Go Both Ways” by Tee Farewell

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AlexAlex exuded an air of confidence. He used his sharp wit and sarcastic demeanor as armor against uncertainties. He had long resigned himself to the practicalities of life, dismissing the notion of love altogether. Yet, one day, worn down by his friend’s persistent matchmaking attempts, Alex begrudgingly agreed to a blind date. Alex felt no urgency to arrive on time; he lingered at home, not bothering to leave until the agreed-upon meeting time. He saw little value in trying to impress someone he likely wouldn’t see again. If anything, he...

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“Workaholic” by Marina Nugent

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I worked my ass off to get where I am. Standing on a stage in front of hundreds of doctors, CEOs of tech companies and CEOs of hospitals. The spotlight burns into my scalp, but I’m used to the sensation by now. I introduce myself to the crowd and continue on with my presentation. Today I’m in Atlanta, GA presenting and I have another one in Los Angeles, CA next week. Today’s presentation is focused more on the education aspect of my research, as this is a Science in Education Convention. Teachers from all over the country have come here to l...

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“Love, Hart” by Esme Bonner

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The thing Hart hated most about being a twin was his brother. That’s not true. For the most part Hart loved Nate, really, he did. It’s just that two weeks ago, after being gushingly informed by a woman at work that she had a gay nephew who had just moved to Manchester, Nate had done as Nate was wont to do. He’d dropped Hart in it. Because what was the point of having a gay brother if you couldn’t strong-arm him into a blind date with a random 27-year-old from London to curry favour with a 68-year-old woman in the finance departme...

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Write about a cynical character who somehow ends up on a blind date.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 39 stories

“The Cynic Makes A Fortunate Mistake” by John Steckley

“How I Murdered Your Mother” by Corbin Russell

“Skeptics & Angels” by Megan Dunn

“Undercover Date” by JP G

“The Stubborn Date” by Mariah Jackson

“Routine Romantic” by Adara Callas

“The Stoic Heart: A Tale of Unseen Battles, Survival and One Brief Smile” by Wesley Rock

“A small package surprise on a blind date” by Clare Horwood

“A BLIND DATE in APPALACHIA” by Kristin Fellows

“Cynical” by K.R. Danielsson

“The Blind Date” by Tinaye Wakatama

“Nice Try, She Said” by JUDITH BECHARD

“We Go Both Ways” by Tee Farewell

“Workaholic” by Marina Nugent

“Love, Hart” by Esme Bonner

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