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

Posted in Valentine's Day on Feb 9, 2024

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“Peripheral Vision” by Bhavishya Chilukuri

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"You're late, shockingly late actually,""Did you order yet?""No.""Cheyenne said you'd be fun.""I'm not what others say I am.""Why not? Are others so ignorant?""I'd rather say such ignorance lies in me.""K" "Do you like Girl In Red?""Who?" "You know, if slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.""Then it's a good thing they don't" "Girl In Red is a goddess!""That's great!" "I don't feel like having anymore,""Alright, put it on my plate," Every night. Every night, I think about her. Gorgeous, crimson locks and a need...

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“And he shall be Levon” by Eric E

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Levon Morgan wouldn’t necessarily qualify as a misanthrope - to use the parlance of beer, he would be a misanthrope light. Human interaction was not something that he enjoyed and he tried to avoid it as much as possible, but he wasn’t a live-in-a-cabin-in-the-woods-and-write-a-manifesto kind of guy, though. Just someone who didn’t feel it was necessary to interact with people frequently. It was all the more surprising, then, when he pulled into the parking lot of Ye Olde Squire - a bar that was equally known for its breakfast service and sca...

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“My First Date with Miss Laura Pilliam” by WRL Battle

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JOURNAL ENTRY FEB. 18TH, 2024 Let me just begin by saying I didn't plan on going out on Valentine’s Day, nor did I intend on dating a complete stranger. Honestly, looking back on it now, I cannot believe I was oblivious to the signs. I should have known that my paternity brothers were setting me up, but I woefully underestimated their mischievous nature. But then again, the only reason I joined Zeta Delta Mu was because they were the most intellectually and mentally mature paternity on campus. They never screamed or acted like wild, untamed ...

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“Date Night” by Rachel Ives

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Henry hardly recognised himself as he looked in the mirror. He was a confirmed bachelor of course. Everybody said so. He said so himself on frequent occasions. It was the easiest way to avoid going on blind dates suggested by well-meaning busybodies. “Confirmed bachelor” was apparently an accepted way to be, a line in the sand that people were reluctant to overstep, leastways no-one seemed to argue with it. No-one that is except Brenda.He supposed he was lucky to have met her. A year ago now, and so much in his life had changed – thanks to B...

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“A Blind Tilt” by Timothy Boyle

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Days go marching by as the world spins inevitably on. People go about their lives like sheep to the slaughter, but for many the thunderbolt of love strikes and that march forever changes. The spinning of the world seems to alter for those individuals. For some, the change may sadly be for the worse, but the majority of mankind will bow in reverential agreement that it is for the better. For a one Mr. Harkins, his world was about to tilt, alter, jump around. However you want to describe it, it would never be the same...

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“Curmudgeon” by Mandy Hobson

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“…right then, let’s get this show on the road. Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers and groovers out there. We have a brilliant line-up of love songs to get you in the mood for luuuuv this beautiful Wednesday morning. Let’s kick off with this absolute classic, from the brilliant Percy Sledge…” “Shit!” groaned Minnie, hands covered in squished avocado. Could she wash the mush off in time to turn the radio off before the blasted soppy lyrics started. The tension and butterflies (not in a good way) rose in her stoma...

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“Stake and Wine ” by Jordan Crider

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“I hate this,” Drake sighed. Between his tattered blue blazer and wrinkly slacks, he had hoped, at minimum, he would be able to tie his tie in a somewhat orderly fashion. But, like his rumpled red hair, his tie was committed to its mission to be as uncooperative as possible. “Then don’t wear it,” Brady replied, flatly, his attention otherwise consumed by whatever was happening on his phone. He lay splayed on Drake’s couch, just as he had a thousand nights before. “It makes you look too uptight anyway.” “It’s not the tie!” Drake r...

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“Dancing Strands ” by Rachel Brosky

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They say love symbolizes itself through DNA – two perfect strands wrapped around each other, dancing together in each cell of our being. Stella preferred RNA – the single strand that steals information from the duo to create something new. However, like the underrated molecule, a solo lifestyle isn't worth much to most people. It also seemed to hold little value to the universe, which continued to find unique ways to torture Stella at the most inopportune times. A gene sequencing lecture should be all business, no pleasure. I...

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“The Extra Dates” by Stephanie Santana

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At first, Kevin Terano loved his compressed work schedule. Every other Friday, he’d get a three-day weekend, and he’d get to spend it with Hannah, his lively girlfriend whose outgoing nature complemented his more introspective demeanor. With her expansive social circle, Hannah was constantly orchestrating activities to spend quality time with everyone. Kevin just felt content that she always carved out time to plan day-long excursions for them: a hike up some unfamiliar trail followed by a meal at a tucked-away restaurant, then an ava...

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

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✍️ 39 stories

“Peripheral Vision” by Bhavishya Chilukuri

“And he shall be Levon” by Eric E

“My First Date with Miss Laura Pilliam” by WRL Battle

“Date Night” by Rachel Ives

“A Blind Tilt” by Timothy Boyle

“Curmudgeon” by Mandy Hobson

“Stake and Wine ” by Jordan Crider

“Dancing Strands ” by Rachel Brosky

“The Extra Dates” by Stephanie Santana

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Write a love story without using the word “love.”

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