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proposals

Stories about popping the question. See also engagement, weddings, honeymoon.

JUST IN CASE • by Izzy Steel

March 16, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Jeffrey sleeps right on the edge of the mattress, like he might fall out at any moment. I used to worry he would — I still do, I suppose. It would do his bad hip no favours. The space between… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories Izzy Steel, LGBTQ, love, proposals

WEDGE SANDAL • by Wayne Scheer

February 12, 2017Every Day Fiction 12 Comments

The first time I threw a shoe at my shrink was right after he claimed I was “prone to fits of irrational behavior.” That was his opinion after a year of therapy. Considering his fee, I expected more than what… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Romance, Stories proposals, psychotherapy, shoes, Wayne Scheer

READY OR NOT • by Kelly Castillo

October 4, 2015Every Day Fiction 19 Comments

“It’s not that simple, Charli! I can’t just tell them that I don’t want the kid! That I’m too young to handle this responsibility and don’t want it anyway! It’s a child, Charli! It’s my niece.” “I understand that, Maddox!… Continue Reading →

Literary, Romance, Stories Kelly Castillo, parenting, proposals

GREAT GIRLS • by Deborah Siegel

July 5, 2015Every Day Fiction 29 Comments

My mother said maybe it would help if I got blond streaks in my hair. I said I didn’t think it would make any goddamned difference but I went out and got my hair highlighted anyway. You’ve got a lot… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories dating, Deborah Siegel, proposals, siblings

HIDDEN COMMUNICATION • by Oonah V Joslin

October 27, 2011Every Day Fiction 26 Comments

“It’s cold in here. You should light a fire.” Sara shivered, hoping for a cuddle. “Not until that chimney’s swept.” Joe was always so practical, but a date stripping wallpaper wasn’t what she’d had in mind. “How many layers of… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Romance, Stories Halloween, Oonah V Joslin, proposals

QUESTIONS • by J.D. Rice

December 2, 2010Every Day Fiction 30 Comments

I break the surface of the water, gasping for air, spitting dirty seawater from my mouth. I glance around. She’s watching me from a distance, her head bobbing above the gentle waves. Annoyed. She’s been asking the same question for… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories boating, J.D. Rice, proposals

ADDIE AND BOOG • by Lossie Reeves

September 23, 2009Every Day Fiction 19 Comments

Her jaw dropped! Never in a million years did she expect this from him. She was flabbergasted. A confused chuckle escaped and she closed her eyes tightly. Counting to three she opened them again. Still, he kneeled there before her,… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories elder care, Lossie Reeves, proposals

MODERN LOVE • by Elizabeth M. Thurmond

July 16, 2009Every Day Fiction 30 Comments

Missy slid into the booth in the very back corner of IHOP, crossing her arms in front of her and dropping her head to rest on them with a thud. “Nice to see you, too,” Sean remarked around a mouthful… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories Elizabeth M. Thurmond, Las Vegas, pancakes, proposals
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