
The Worst Date
I decided to write another short story today because honestly they are so much fun to write! Hope you enjoy it.
She had been feeling a little off the whole day and she assumed it was because of the blind date she was about to go on. She hoped that feeling of impending doom would go away once she met her date. She quickly finished putting on her makeup, got into her Uber and was on her way to the restaurant.
As soon as she walked into the restaurant and saw him she felt even worse. Something in the back on her mind kept telling her to run away. She didn’t know why- he was quite good looking, charming even. “You must be Alex, I’m Taylor,” he said smiling. “Nice to finally meet you,” he continued. “Same here,” she replied telling her brain to shut up.
They made small talk till the waiter came over to take their order. “I’ll have the pasta and a salad for the lady,” Taylor said without so much as asking her what she wanted. She was starting to see why her gut was telling her to leave. He was turning out to be a nightmare.
He talked about himself most of the night, insisted they don’t have any dessert because he wanted to pay for the entire meal and the place was already too expensive for him, kept telling her how much he loved reading about serial killers and what the best way of getting rid of a dead body was. Clearly, she should have listened to her gut.
“So… want to come back to my place?” he asked. “There’s this serial killer podcast I’ve been super into and currently it’s actually discussing a serial killer in this town that the police are looking for,” he added gleaming. Okay, he was way too excited about that and she knew this was her cue to leave.
“I think I’m just going to head home,” she said calling an Uber. “Well I could drive you home you really don’t need to take an Uber,” he said. “That’s fine,” she muttered. “Really it’s no big deal, come on my car is this way,” he insisted grabbing her hand. “I said no,” she screamed and got into the car that pulled up. Thank God for Uber. She could not imagine getting into a car with a psycho like that.
Somehow that weird feeling of impending doom was still there and she looked out of the window hoping it will calm her down a bit and that’s when she noticed for the first time that they were going the wrong. “Excuse me, I think we’re going the wrong way,” she said. “I’m taking a shortcut,” the driver muttered. “But you’re going in the opposite direction,” she argued getting more worried. “Shut the hell up and sit still before I hurt you,” said the driver revealing his gun.
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92 Comments
Helen
Wow… a date that turns deadly.
Will there be a part 2? Hope she manages to escape.
PoojaG
No part two unfortunately lol!
ianscyberspace
OK you’ve convinced me. I’m cancelling my Uber booking. ๐
PoojaG
Haha oh no ๐
Lashaunta Shanese
๐ฎ Honestly, the ending had me on the edge of my seat! This was so good!
PoojaG
Aww thank you so much!!
dumbestblogger
Nice. Reminds me of a date I went on once.
PoojaG
Lol I knew you would be able to relate….
dumbestblogger
Ouch? Haha.
PoojaG
Just kidding lol!
dumbestblogger
Phew! I’m relieved. Haha.
MrsWayfarer
Yikes!
PoojaG
In a good way I hope!
MrsWayfarer
Definitely!
Dulcy Singh
Enjoyed it ๐
PoojaG
Thanks!
Rita
Ok, Ms. Steven King! Wow! Your stories scare me, but in a delicious, thrilly way. I am scared to ask if you’ve ever had a blind date!!! Mine was really scary – I married him and then he abused me and our kids!!!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
I’m so sorry about that but I’m glad you were able to leave.
winteroseca
Wow! Gripping story! That’s why I make a point of listening to my intuition!
PoojaG
Thank you so much! Yes I always listen to my intuition too!
winteroseca
Even my self-defense class had a part of listening to my intuition. It’s so critical, but it’s something we learn to ignore from a young age
PoojaG
Yeah it’s definitely so critical but like you said we learn to ignore it which is awful. So many people who have had a bad experience say they had a bad feeling but didn’t listen.
Annie G
An unfortunate reality for so many people out there. Beautifully written!!
PoojaG
Thank you! Yes that’s why it’s so important to listen to your gut.
Azilde Elizabeth
I wish there was a part 2! What happens next. Great short story!
PoojaG
Haha no part 2 sorry! Thank you!
Azilde Elizabeth
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william Exchange
Excellent write-up, I have always enjoyed your articles, youโre such a wonderful writer, always on point. This article is loaded to the hilt, I thoroughly enjoyed myself reading it and at the same time I was hugely enlightened. I will keep developing my writing skills so that one day I will be at your level. Thanks
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
ceponatia
I had something similar happen to me once, haha. Maybe something to write about next.
PoojaG
Lol you need to make a post about it asap!
Opher
Aaaah – the unexpected twist. I did not see that coming.
PoojaG
Haha thank you!!
irelandandelsewhere
Great twist, enjoyed reading that ๐
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
Jim Borden
this does not sound like it is going to end well…
PoojaG
No I don’t think it’s going to end well at all…
inkedbyphlegmatic
I literally started to visualise it๐ณ amazing ๐๐
Do write more such stories๐ผ
PoojaG
Thank you so much and I will!!
palmtreesandloyalties
OH NO! Out of the frying pan into the FIRE! Iโm scared for her. Another great short story.
PoojaG
Thank you! I know she just had the worst luck!
Holly Smith
Wow Alex is having an aweful night. I will read more when I am able. I like that he was ordering for her, that there was something off from the get go and his obession with serial killers was a clear red flag. Good job!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!! Yes, always run when people act that controlling.
Anwesha Roychowdhury
Okay I need a part 2 to know what happened!! Please!!!
PoojaG
Lol nope no part 2 sorry!!
dpranita583
Great story. Your fans are very active and talent. You are lucky for it.
PoojaG
Thank you and yes they are amazing!
Simple Little Things
Omg wow! This was so chilling. very well written Pooja๐ค
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
JD Holiday
LOL LOVE it!
PoojaG
Thank you!!
trulyraisa
Woow! I didn’t know it would end like that! Part two??
PoojaG
Thank you! Lol no part 2 unfortunately…
CodyA.C.E.
Wooooaaaaahhh
I need more ๐๐๐๐ญโคโคโค
PoojaG
Haha thank you!!
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haoyando
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
PoojaG
Lol yes unfortunately that’s very accurate!
iffybiffy
Ahhh boiii
PoojaG
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xoxlucy
Omg, thatโs a horrific date! He ordered for her assuming she wanted a salad and only talked about himself!
Really liked this story and wow, what an ending!
PoojaG
Thank you and yes he is awful lol!
darlene,mommyslittledarlings
๐ฑLoved it!!
PoojaG
Thank you!!
Blessing Pius
Truly a worst date, nice post
PoojaG
Definitely. Thank you!
Shelly DS
Geez I got scared until I remembered that it was just a story ๐ who was the real bad guy? Or is she just paranoid?
PoojaG
Lol that’s up to your imagination to decide!
Elli
Your short stories are amazing! I was captivated by the story (and worried for Alex) right from the start, and the ending was so well done!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!!
Sakshi
Wow!! I think that will be the worst date for any one!!
PoojaG
Agreed lol!
bennettkareen
Wow๐ณ my heart is racing!! Nice reminder to always listen to your intuition. Thank you beautifully written๐
PoojaG
Thank you and yes ALWAYS listen to your intuition!!
judeitakali
Amazing story Pooja
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
judeitakali
You sure know how to tell em
PoojaG
So do you- your posts are always so amazing and vivid!
judeitakali
Thank you Pooja, but I like yours more, interactive, cool and fresh
PoojaG
Aww thank you!
tianiangelahibbert
Omg! The ending! I love these short stories. You always leave me wanting more.
PoojaG
Aww thank you so much ๐๐
ibizagoldgirl
Sooo good!
PoojaG
Thank you!
katey26
Great story – gave me the chills though! It reminds me of that saying “don’t jump out of the frying pan and into the fire” or something along those lines ๐
PoojaG
Thank you! Yes that’s exactly what I was going for!
Favourite_Favour
OMG! I couldn’t be more frightened for the girl. What a world! ๐
PoojaG
Haha I know I really want to show how ironic the world can be!
Favourite_Favour
Nice one!
PoojaG
Thanks!
Hamish
Short and not sweet. But that’s the point with this one!
PoojaG
Thank you!