A person learns their college is closing down
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"Well, isn't this a stroke of luck," Emily muttered, a slight giggle escaping her lips as she read the news alert on her laptop. She was in her final year, and the news seemed like a giant weight had ...
A person learns their college is closing down
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"Finally!" Maria whispered to herself, a buoyant lightness in her voice. She'd been a diligent student, but she always felt like she didn't belong. Now, she was free. She leaned back in her chair, a w...
A neighbor asks to cut down a tree on the property line
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The morning sun streamed through the kitchen window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Sarah hummed along to the radio, flipping pancakes with practiced ease. A plume of woodsmoke, however, ...
Two strangers discover they share the same rare medical condition
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The concert hall buzzed with anticipation. Mark fiddled with his tie, a nervous habit he hadn't indulged in years. His heart, however, felt as if it was doing the samba. Tonight, for the first time in...
Someone receives flowers with no card attached
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The scent of roses permeated the small apartment, a sweet, intoxicating cloud. Michael grinned, breathing in deeply as he surveyed the display on his countertop. A dozen crimson beauties, a stark cont...
Someone receives flowers with no card attached
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"Freshly baked," Leo called out from the kitchen, the words a joyous exclamation. He placed the basket on the table, noticing the flowers first. A mixture of wildflowers, tied with a simple ribbon. No...
Someone receives flowers with no card attached
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The old house felt different, brighter. Daniel had been working hard, renovating it for weeks. Now, on the newly installed dining room table, sat a rustic vase filled with wildflowers. He didn’t kno...
Someone discovers their partner has been writing a novel about them
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The doorbell rang, pulling David from his reverie. He practically bounced off the sofa to answer it. There stood Emily, her cheeks flushed, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “I found something,” sh...