Write about a successful marriage proposal, or one that goes horribly wrong.

Posted in Valentine's Day on Feb 9, 2024

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“Those Who Forget the Words” by Ty Shedeed

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The San Francisco air was a crisp 44°F, the sky covered in grey clouds and the streets filled with Christmas lights. It was a late night mid December, a huge Christmas tree, in Francisco Union Square, lit up the streets. While the street was normally illuminated by the yellowish colors of the street lamps and office buildings, tonight was lit by the warm colors of red, green, white, with hints of purple and blue. Around the tree was a small ice skating rink where couples, friends, and families would gather under the lights while joyful Chris...

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“Romance & Reality” by Katie DeShane

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Jess stared out the window, watching the rain beat down on the pavement and mindlessly rubbing her bare left ring finger. Another Valentine’s Day, another holiday without the validation of love she craved from her longtime boyfriend, Rick. She sighed and picked up her coffee, now as lukewarm as their relationship. She took a sip anyway and turned away from the window to go about her day. Life as a romance writer wasn’t always as glamorous as it sounded, especially when her heart could use a jolt that caffeine couldn’t provide. As she s...

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“When Love Becomes Apparent” by Jacob Cazier

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“Are you ready for this?” I looked over, putting the car into park. Lily gave a half nod as she held her purse on her lap like a shield. She smoothed out her coat and checked her makeup in the dim light as she pulled down the mirror. “Relax, it'll be fine, my older brother is bringing his new girlfriend to Valentine's dinner. So at least we will all be uncomfortable” I chuckled trying to lighten the mood and was rewarded with a pointed stare. I subtly checked my pocket for the ring and smiled knowing tonight was going to be a good night.&nbs...

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“The Marriage Proposal ” by Stacey Cooper

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This is a story about the marriage proposal between two frequent travelers, Flier and Fliera. They first meet on a flight that is scheduled to fly from New York to Los Angeles. They are seated next to each other and there is announcement that there will be a slight delay before the flight leaves. They are both frequent travelers and start a conversation about some of their experiences. Flier lives in Los Angeles and is flying back home after a business trip. Fliera lives in New York and is flying out to Los Angeles f...

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“Crossroads” by Kristine McCraw

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Going East, Spruce Street led to the little town of Treesville. Going West, it traveled through the wide-open space of the country where White Pine Highway crossed over Spruce. This is the crossroad where I discovered my true love. Friday afternoon, my mind was tapping out thoughts of a good weekend as I drove west on Spruce toward my little country cape cod. It was a yellow kind of day: sunny, energetic, and almost happy hour. I planned a short nap before meeting Marcia at Town Tavern by six. Let's go, people. My head was screaming at the r...

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“That Was Close” by Rio Betancourt

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“I want to propose to your sister on Sunday after our Valentine's dinner date. Will you help me set it up?” He asks me with butterflies in his eyes, his excitement fluttering in the air with the question.“Yes of course! Oh god I am so excited for you both! She’s been getting antsy with the big question. I don’t think she’ll expect it that night.” I say with ideas already pouring out of my mind. But I restrain myself. “How were you thinking of doing it?” I ask cooly.Mark beams with a sweet grin, like he always does when he’s happy. “I was thi...

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“Take the Weather with You” by Damien Cabo

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Bloo had been inextricably drawn to Priscilla by fate. Setting out in the world with no fixed plan, wandering directionless, head in the clouds, Bloo was entirely oblivious to the constraints of existence.With a round face atop a tapering neck, and skin tightened drum-like under the baking Australian sun, Bloo sported a topknot placed far lower than fashionable, from which dangled a single weathered wispy thread. Bloo’s features were otherwise plain, symmetrical. Not ugly, but hardly distinctive either.Bloo’s youth had been empty, crammed wi...

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“Perfectly Imperfect” by Alexandra Costigan

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“Yes thank you, you have a great day as well.” I hung up the phone and ran my fingers through my hair. Feeling the scabs left behind by the chemicals and my own incessant scrubbing, I was so damn grateful that the lice had finally vacated my head. When you’re a parent, you become used to the dirty little things that get passed around classrooms. Chicken pox, the flu, the common cold, pink eye. But Maria had never brought home lice until her 3rd grade year, and I would pay one MILLION dollars if it meant never having to deal with ...

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“Speed Dating” by Dylan Martin

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The bar/restaurant (breastaurant?) is packed. From the entrance, it looks fairly standard: a long piano black bar takes up the right side of the room, while a few tables are scattered around the open area to the left. It’s a small bar, fairly common for the city. Only when you make your way to the end of it can you see its true scale (which only a fool would call small in Midtown). There, where you first thought was the back, a pillar dressed in wallpaper from the Victorian era reveals there to be an area twice as big behind it. The ri...

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“Cooking” by Trixie Pereira

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Atsuo knew something was wrong when he heard the fire alarm blaring as he approached his apartment. The noise got louder when he opened the door and was accompanied by a string of curses from his girlfriend. He followed her voice and found her in the kitchen. He was immediately assaulted by the smell of burnt food. Yukiko was violently shaking a fire extinguisher while aiming it at the stove, where he saw a wok on fire.“Is everything alright, hun?” Atsuo asked, trying to ignore the piercing fire alarm.Yukiko’s head snapped toward him and her...

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“Pergola D'Oro” by Alex Soto

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Your image in a photograph is how others see you. Your image in a mirror is how you see yourself.I read that somewhere. I struggle to grasp its meaning, but I know it sounds nice. Poetic, even. Like there’s truth in it; but what that truth is trying to convey, I’m not sure. Yet. The way I appear in this bathroom mirror is the best I’ll ever look. The ambient light overhead casts shadows in the exact places I want them to: my neck, my cheek bones, beneath my pecs. I roll up the lavender sleeves of my Calvin Klein dress shirt and run...

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“The proposal” by Madison Armstrong

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Sedona had been dating Derek for 5 years now. Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and she can feel something special is going to happen soon. His whole family had prepared for a proposal coming up though he hadn’t said anything. The 14th came and they had planned to go to the beach for Valentine’s Day. That morning when Sedona woke up she could hear the rain hitting her apartment balcony. She stepped outside and sat in her chair. She looked down at her phone and got a text from Derek “Meet me outside your apartment we need to t...

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“ProposalPlan Ltd” by Emmy Gregory

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The room looked like a cross between a student bar and a nuclear bunker. There was a coffee table in the centre, surrounded by the kind of solid oak chairs that cost a fortune but still look like someone found them in a skip. Ursula perched awkwardly on one of the chairs, sipping at her watery cappuccino. The young woman returned with a bright yellow mug of tea that was almost as big as her head. “So. Welcome. Who the hell are you, by the way?” “Ursula Clubb. Events coordinator at Queensford House and Gardens. You may be familiar with us: a ...

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“Love Is Love.” by KellA Frioli

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Helen and April have been dating for 7 years. They had met each other on a beautiful prom night-organized by Helen- and danced the whole night together. After that, they became inseparable. They would hand out at each other’s houses. Go to cheer meetings together. Watch volleyball and baseball together. Most people did not liked the idea of two girls together, but, who cares?! When love speaks, it speaks loud, loud enough for the amazing child dream to hear it. Loud enough for the 4-year-old child’s helpers in their imagination to hear. Loud...

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“Engagement” by Paul Crehan

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Engagement by Paul CrehanTeddy helped a confused fellow named Joe find his way home. Home was the Maria Prima Senior Center. Once there, strengthened by relief, old Joe haled his fugitive reason back from the margin of his mind. He invite...

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Write about a successful marriage proposal, or one that goes horribly wrong.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 45 stories

“Those Who Forget the Words” by Ty Shedeed

“Romance & Reality” by Katie DeShane

“When Love Becomes Apparent” by Jacob Cazier

“The Marriage Proposal ” by Stacey Cooper

“Crossroads” by Kristine McCraw

“That Was Close” by Rio Betancourt

“Take the Weather with You” by Damien Cabo

“Perfectly Imperfect” by Alexandra Costigan

“Speed Dating” by Dylan Martin

“Cooking” by Trixie Pereira

“Pergola D'Oro” by Alex Soto

“The proposal” by Madison Armstrong

“ProposalPlan Ltd” by Emmy Gregory

“Love Is Love.” by KellA Frioli

“Engagement” by Paul Crehan

🌟 Similar prompts

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

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

Write a story about a first or last kiss.

Write a story about two people falling in love via email.

Contest #237

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$250

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Contest entries

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