IsabellaRose

slap jack

plot hole

power armor

Not guilty. I don't eat cereal. It just never appealed to me. The next person dislikes a common food that many people eat and/or enjoy... not something divisive like olives or cilantro - but something common like... cereal.

electric slide

black Friday

heavy water

fond memories

CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE!!

THE CHALLENGE Pick a prompt from the list below and see what kind of story you can create. OR... just write something holiday themed. "What do you mean we’re out of hot chocolate?" cuddling by the fireplace “Hey, no peeking!” “Wait, did you spike the eggnog?” “Where did all of this mistletoe come from?” trimming the tree “Your hands are freezing!” “Aren’t you cold like that?” watching movies under a pile of blankets “Where on EARTH did you get that sweater?” “How did you manage to get tangled up in tinsel?” kissing in the snow “Here, let me help you with the scarf.” opening presents “You know, when you said ‘Christmas party,’ this isn’t what I was expecting.” “Come on, just wear the Santa hat for a little bit?” “There’s no way I’m letting you spend Christmas alone.” “Oh come on, it’s just a tradition.” stuck in a snowstorm “You’re under the mistletoe so stop stalling and just kiss.” “Just open the damn present.” “I mean, I knew you had Christmas spirit but this is ridiculous.” “It’s almost midnight.” “Why is it so cold?” “Shhhhh, don’t tell [pronoun of choice]!” “Wait, you mean this whole time, you hated peppermint?” “I feel like there’s more frosting on you than on the gingerbread.” “What are you doing with that mistletoe– oh.” “I guess… this is when we kiss?” “So… what are your plans for New Year’s?” “You’re perfectly welcome to kiss whomever you wa–” “Did everyone else come with a date?” Deadline Midnight (EST) , 4 Jan 2025 Limits 1 entry per person no strict word limit, but please try to keep it around 2,000 words- remember, everyone has to read these to vote Prizes 1st Place: 4,000 EcchiCredits 2nd Place: 2,000 EcchiCredits 3rd Place: 1,000 EcchiCredits SECRET CHRISTMAS BONUS: 500 EcchiCredits to anyone who enters (until I run out of EcchiCredits)

forgotten power

terrible lie

white lotus

black eye

surprisingly lethal

I mean, there's history with us - bad timing, failed attempts, running away, denying feelings, resentment and pettiness... I think once we both forgave each other for past mistakes, let go of our expectations, and decided to live in the moment it just started working. But yeah, we went into it not even really considering the possibility. When you least expect it, indeed.

That is so true! I wasn't even looking and certain I'd missed any chance, but it happened out of nowhere!

I probably spent as many years single and dating/hooking up the younger people here have been alive. I both hated and loved that time, and even though I always felt empty, I never allowed any of those intimate pairings to turn into more. I'd lost love pretty brutally early on and was scared to risk it again. Just after pandemic lockdown I accidentally fell into a relationship with a friend who needed a place to live. I almost ran away again, but convinced myself not to, and it somehow is working better than I could have imagined, or probably deserve. I am happier than I could ever imagine being.

Hugo Strange

even steven

lottery numbers

Not guilty. We share a pretty good split on things around the house. She makes the outside look pretty I clean it up and mow, I cook and keep the kitchen tidy, she does laundry. We both clean everything else pretty equally. It's actually a relief because I was cleaning the whole place by myself before she moved in. The next person loves living alone.

magnificent seven

Not guilty. I didn't even know there was a Pho Day. The next person wishes to be a gender other than the one they identify with for a day just to see what it's like.

Not guilty. Personally I find violence rather distasteful. The next person follows a type of racing.