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A Hundred and One Blind Dates

Submitted to Contest #56

I am looking at this young lad in front of me, who’s trying so hard not to look nervous on what seemed to be his first time to a blind date. He kept gulping tons of iced tea. I’m not sure if it’s because he ordered bottomless iced tea or he just wants to fill in the awkward silences with something else other than folding the table napkin, unfolding it and then folding it again. And then touching the backof his head with his left hand while the fingers of his right hand, played with the table as if it’s the grand piano.  This is my hun...

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Two Of A Similar Kind

Submitted to Contest #56

TWO OF A SIMILAR KIND CHAPTER 1: NEW BEGINNINGS LAYLA, 18:07 PM      I hastily put on my once favorite pastel pink dress, which is hugging me tighter than I remembered, and put on my brand-new heels. I can already feel the pain stabbing my feet as I got up, almost tripping. ‘’Now this is definitely a recipe for disaster.’’, I mumbled while looking at my reflection in the mirror. It’s been a long time since I dated anyone, let alone a complete stranger. Just the thought of that gives me the chills, and not the good ...

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Blind Date: Two Perspectives

Submitted to Contest #56

I suck in my stomach, pull back my shoulders, my reflection in Baldwin's Cheval mirror mimics my wide-eyed expression. This indulgence of silky bra and panties feels cool and caressing on my body. A deep belly breath shoves away my distress, dread, and delight at my impending blind date. On the foot of my bed lay my chosen wardrobe: a long-sleeved, red, comfy dress, a block print scarf to accessory and my neutral flats to finish. Grabbing my crimson shoulder bag my footsteps echo down to the hallway, locking the front door, I enjoy being ser...

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She thought, He thought

Submitted to Contest #56

Is that him?Fiona eyes the entering patrons suspiciously, idly peeling at the loose corner of her phone’s screen protector. A lanky ginger with thick glasses and prominent teeth ogles her as he strolls from the door to the bar.Oh, please no!Katie has informed her to look out for a red scarf, but it’s unseasonably warm outside. Most are not even wearing jackets.*Wow!*Robert surveys the room from the door. He’s been informed, by Katie, of course, to look out for the girl with the rose brooch. Seeing her, he walks over, beaming.Kind face, good ...

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Datelicious

Submitted to Contest #56

Anna's Pov: After an exhausting day, I culminated my work early and headed home exhilarated. Being a sales manager, my work-life balance was haywire. Except for a few days like today, I always worked late and reached home much past my bedtime. That's why I was excited about today and was hoping to have my favorite meal, catch up with some of the shows my friends have been bragging about and read a novel cozily under my blanket. The thought of which itself made me drive faster. I got home, threw my stuff on the couch and jumped into a wa...

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Dating: The Covid Edition

Submitted to Contest #56

  2020   We met in February. Online dating service.  How ironic that seems today. Diane and I chatted for hours. We texted,  DM, Skype, every way to communicate in the era of social media we did it. Heck, we even talked on the phone a couple of times. She was, and is, everything I never knew I always wanted in a girl. When I was in my twenties all I cared about was how my date looked. As long as a girl was pretty I put up with a lot of abuse. Since turning thirty I've realized behind a pretty face can lurk a destructive m...

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Song on the wall

Submitted to Contest #56

The wind was tucking at Meryl’s scarf. Pulling it tighter around her neck, she acknowledged the game of the wind, pushing her closer to her destination. She wanted to walk slower, but her legs kept the same pace. From her online searches she would recognize the rusty door anywhere. She sidestepped a cycling toddler, and her eye caught the headline from the newspaper stand. Another woman disappeared. The country was forcing everyone to live a different life. A life of fear, a life of confusion and a life of self-imposed isolation. Even her ac...

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They Tried to Tell Me That Love Was Just Another Errand To Run

Submitted to Contest #56

“Do you know this man?” an automated voice thundered in my cube.  I stared blankly at the man on the other side of the glass separating us.  “No” I lied.  I couldn’t hear what the automated voice said in his cube, but I didn’t need to. All I cared for was his answer. I had just committed a crime punishable by death. I could only hope he did the same.  The campaign had started off as a sort of joke. Dr.Cogway first appeared on national television for a scientific breakthrough that was the culmination of his life’...

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Love at First and Last Sight

Submitted to Contest #56

She sat alone at the small table that was positioned so far in the corner, it almost looked like it had been placed there as an afterthought. She smoothed the wrinkled tablecloth, as she scanned the various faces in the restaurant. Her hair was a radiant Auburn, with bronze undertones, which caught the light from the lone candle in the center of the table. Despite his nervousness, he longingly traced her reflection in the window. He knew he was late, he felt awful, watching her wait on him. He tried to get a hold of himself, tried to keep hi...

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Familiar Star In My Sky 💙

Submitted to Contest #56

[Year: 2009] [Seoul] -What are you doing here?~Simi went to Samuel who was standing in a corner of the school rooftop. -Simi, Leave me alone.~Samuel didn't turn around. -You may in a bad mood. I just wanted to ask you if you come with me tonight for prayer in Tansang tower.~She went and stood beside him. -Go with someone else. I can't.~He looked at her. -But I want to go with a special person, and that's you.~She hold his hand. -Remember, I am not your boyfriend. Neither I loved you nor I love you.~He released her hand. -But, You used to tre...

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When Opposites Attract | Part 1

Submitted to Contest #56

LUCYSmoothing down the wrinkles that had formed on her marine blue skirt, Lucia Blythe — called Lucy by her close ones — pursed her lips into a thin smile as she glanced primly up at the young gentleman that had positioned himself on the seat opposite hers.The pair sat face-to-face at a candlelit table, located in the far corner of the dim restaurant. The atmosphere was pleasant, thanks to the merry rings of laughter sounding in bursts throughout the room, and the faint classical musical playing from the overhead speakers. Framed paintings o...

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A journey I won't forget

Submitted to Contest #56

Buzzz... buzz... Her eyes opened wide, time checked it's 6 am then she tapped the alarm to silence it. She turned to the window and saw that it's already bright. The air in her small cramped room was warm. She suddenly got up, I have to prepare for work, she thought. When her phone suddenly beeped for a text message, it's her mom “ Hannah, tomorrow will be Papa and Mama's golden wedding anniversary. Are you on your way here?” “ Oh my God !” She almost forgot this very important event in their family. She checked her big calendar hanging ...

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Who's That Guy?

Submitted to Contest #56

Ariah Miller had always been a sucker for romance novels. She had books piled up on her shelves about love and such. Ariah had never been on a date herself, but she was hoping her true love would sweep her off her feet just like in the books. Ariah left her house and went to the nearby library. She searched for romanic novels that she hadn't seen before. "Ariah Miller, up here again? Didn't you just check out a book four days ago? Don't tell me you have already finished it." said the librarian as she walked towards Ariah. Ariah smiled. "Tha...

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A decade

Submitted to Contest #56

"We'll forever be friends Star, don't cry. When I'm older I'll come back for you and we'll get married like we've always planned. Just don't forget me" said the 10 year old Jaden. "I'll miss you Jay and I'll never forget you. " Star says to her best friend of ten years. Yes, they've been friends since birth. It only made sense since their parents are friends. "Happy 8th birthday Star" he said handing her a small box. She opened it and inside was a bracelet. She gasped. She tried to speak but words failed her. "Wear this everyday Star. I'll a...

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Shapeshifters of the World Unite

Submitted to Contest #56

I pulled into my sister's at about 6:15, only fifteen minutes late, unsure whether she would be ruffled by my proximity to timeliness. Usually if she tells me a time, she does so with the full understanding that I will be approximately forty eight minutes late, and gives me an earlier time of arrival than she actually expects me to show up at. She doesn't like it when I mess up her life hacks, even if it is as a result of trying to be a responsible adult. Her annoyance will be mitigated by the fact that I brought two boxes of wine with me, o...

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