A reflective, character-driven romance as a couple plans their wedding, recalling their journey from first trysts to engagement.
Contemporary
361 stories · Modern-day realistic settings..
Two online lovers finally meet in person at a hotel and share their first embrace and kiss after months of anticipation.
A man spots a refined, beautiful woman in a London café and becomes captivated by her during a chance encounter over a coffee order.
A lonely orphan boy finds warmth and friendship with an average girl he meets at a bowling alley, beginning a tender relationship.
A young woman becomes infatuated with the plumber who fixed her burst pipe, leading to an unexpected phone call two nights later.
An older man and younger woman who connected online finally meet in person and consummate their long-awaited relationship in a moonlit hotel room.
A workaholic celebrating a promotion meets a striking businesswoman at an upscale bar, leading to an unforgettable but anonymous night of passion.
After a snowbound night together, a wealthy heiress confesses sudden love to the working-class college student who rescued her, confronting her past snobbery.
A poor man nervously awaits breakfast with the wealthy family of the blonde heiress he's fallen for, worried servants will reveal their night of passion.
A man receives a late-night call on Christmas Eve from a woman he barely knows whose apartment building has caught fire, leading to an unexpected romantic encounter.
A trucker reflects on his relationship with Lora as he begins another long haul across the country.
A young Commerce Department trainee tries to help his lab partner with her COBOL studies, but his growing attraction complicates things once he discovers she has a live-in boyfriend.
An excerpt from a larger story following a man and Melody as they navigate the emotional fallout of a public scene, culminating in a tentative reconciliation.
A divorced dad at his son's Little League game becomes fixated on a sexy single mom who turns out to be just as eager to hook up after months without sex.
A young man befriends a female racecar driver recovering from a tragic accident, and their close friendship blossoms into love, marriage, and family.
A bored young man fantasizes about his new neighbor lover while his best friend invites him over for a hangout, setting up a potential group scenario.
A young man becomes captivated by a sketching art student he keeps encountering in a city square, carefully arranging chance meetings as his fascination deepens.
A lonely woman tired of bad dating experiences vows to break the cycle while hoping to find a genuinely caring partner in the city.
A young woman reflects on a formative year in Washington, D.C., recalling the kindness of a steadfast friend who helped her through hard times before she returned home.
An overworked businesswoman invites her attractive neighbor in for a drink after a long day, sparking an unexpected romantic encounter.