Two strangers meet at a New Year's Eve party. They spend the party together, and then never see each other again.

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“A Spirited Evening ” by Santosh Bakaya

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A New Year eve party was in full swing in a huge, sprawling house in Green Park, Delhi. There was a fog outside, and animated chatter and liquor were flowing in profusion. “Over 300 flights were delayed on 20th December and many fights were diverted. I had to go to Pune, but was not even informed about the cancellation of the flight, I came to know of the cancellation only on reaching the airport.” A man in a blazer was talking in indignant tones, the vehemence of his wrath matching the vigor with which he took huge sips f...

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“Little Truths” by Bailey Brown

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She's standing by the cheese tray. Long, black hair dips just below her waist. She's wearing a gray T-shirt, and maybe, it's the only shirt she owns. Threadbare, stained, sitting right at the top of her ripped jeans. And yet, I'm compelled to introduce myself. My nana said it was always bad luck to go into the new year alone, and all the years leading up to this would attest to that little truth. She feels my stare and looks over her shoulder. Gray eyes to match her gray shirt. Her cheeks bulge with cheddar cheese. I watch as she swallows, d...

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“Swans” by Rhys Clarke

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I met her one hundred years ago. My hair had a little less grey in it and my eyes still danced with the youth of a freshly turned vampire. It was at a party-the last New Year's Eve party that I have ever bothered to attend amongst the mortals. I had selected a meal for that night. The virgin neck of the Mayor's daughter. I was something of a connoisseur, back in those days. I had been following her for nigh upon seven nights and was prepared to make my move. My fangs, oh, how they ached for her blood!I weaved my way through shadows and sweat...

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“Kissing Partner” by Julia Lechear

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“Hey Cassidy!” My friend, Mira smiles at me. “Come on in!”“Thanks!” I responded, stepping inside. The apartment is already teeming with life. There are lots of smiling people, but there aren’t so many people that I’d describe the apartment as crowded. Everyone’s talking, laughing, and seems to be having a good time, yet I can still hear “I don’t want a lot for Christmas” playing in the background. I don’t normally enjoy parties. They’re loud and obnoxious, and there must be something about me because everyone who pukes alw...

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Two strangers meet at a New Year's Eve party. They spend the party together, and then never see each other again.

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✍️ 79 stories

“A Spirited Evening ” by Santosh Bakaya

“Little Truths” by Bailey Brown

“Swans” by Rhys Clarke

“Kissing Partner” by Julia Lechear

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a short story about a person who goes to bed on Valentine's Day and wakes up in 1920.

Write a short story about someone with unconventional New Year's traditions.

Write a short story in which the last line is the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve.

Write a short story about someone who does not spend December 31st celebrating New Year's Eve.

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