We could write a Twitter story about anything really and I chose a strange date I went on in my early twenties. Not sure why it popped into my head but my friends always remember it as a funny one.
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My story in summary is about a date that didn’t really go as expected for me. A young man named Breton met up with me at a restaurant downtown. He suggested that we each order something and share our food. When we got our dishes, he weirdly decided not to share with me. After dinner he asked me to go get some tea with him. Wanting to talk to him a little more I agreed. I like coffee shops, right? Instead of heading to a hip café we start walking towards apartment type buildings and I realize I am going to his place. This kind of behaviour isn’t me and I’m a bit scared and feeling mislead. When we get to his place he tries to kiss me at awkward times, he tries to sing to me to impress me and ends up crying hysterically when I decide to leave. It all comes crashing down on me and I’m thankful I wasn’t murdered by a man named after a cracker.
I used tactics I have learned in the course for my story. I tried to evoke some suspense, emotion, and be relatable to the audience. The story has a clear beginning, middle and end but also applies some short story points from the 8 point story arc.
Stasis: The young 20-something is introduced, hoping to find love
Trigger: She decided to go on a new dating platform
Quest: She sets off on her date with an open mind
Surprise: The date ends up being very strange and doesnt share with her. he leads her to his apartment without warning.
Critical choice: The young lady is scared but decided to stay
Climax: the man tries to kiss her without warrant and serenades her in a desperate attempt at love
Reversal: The character musters up the courage to leave the situation and the date cries hysterically.
Resolution: The character vows to stay off dating sites for a while.
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