After her date passes out at a party, a woman consoles with another lonely guest and invites him in, considering him as a substitute for the night.
Contemporary
361 stories · Modern-day realistic settings..
A nervous man reunites with the woman he has wanted for a year and hopes for a brief chance to prove his feelings.
A woman recovering from a controlling ex meets a friendly stranger at a coffee bar and impulsively joins him for a drink and shopping outing.
A New York journalist and his date brave a snowy movie line, their banter and mounting desire hinting at an unexpectedly steamy evening ahead.
A melancholy, almost-widowed man frequents a smoky Moscow bar where he spots and falls for a Rider woman, reflecting on his emotional detachment.
A man grieving his lost love Rose for five years meets a mysterious woman in mechanics' overalls on the anniversary of her disappearance.
A couple enjoys a peaceful, intimate getaway in a snowed-in cabin, savoring quiet moments and closeness away from the busyness of life.
A lawyer reconnects with the curvy law school classmate he never pursued when they spot each other at a sweltering summer wedding.
A woman returns home after a blissful one-night encounter with a striking stranger she met at a sports bar.
A romantic couple explores an abandoned seaside lighthouse on a foggy afternoon, with mounting sexual tension as they ascend to the widow's walk.
A recently divorced 45-year-old man looks for love on an internet dating site after realizing his much younger girlfriend wasn't the right match.
A divorced middle-aged songwriter rediscovers his passion for music and finds unexpected luck when his songwriting talents lead to a romantic connection.
A woman gardening in the August heat is startled by a handsome man from town who arrives just in time to rescue her from the sun, leading to an invitation inside for iced tea.
A man at a bar notices an attractive petite Asian woman and approaches her, appreciating her natural beauty and confident style.
An Australian man contemplates a vindictive woman's words while watching a cute local girl play with his dog on the beach.
A nerdy ex-special-ops man with a mysterious past catches the eye of a beautiful woman at a local Starbucks.
A caring partner plans a romantic evening complete with massage and dinner to help his stressed girlfriend unwind after a long work week.
A man wrestles with unexpected romantic feelings after a passionate night with a lover he had tried to keep casual.
A war veteran with PTSD meets the girl of his dreams at a local Starbucks and begins a romance.
After an evening of debauchery, James and Sarah share a quiet 3am kitchen moment, swapping personal stories and growing closer as they snack and hydrate together.