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The best of your #LiteraryLonelyHearts
It is amazing how inspiring a word limit can be – ask any writer of flash fiction. On Valentines Day, we kickstarted a little 140 character craze: #LiteraryLonelyHearts. The aim was to tweet a fictional lonely hearts ad, as though the writer was a character from literature - your response was phenomenal.
Two of our best were:
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Doctor seeks other for scientific endeavour in quest for ideal man. Good sewing skills & strong stomach required. #LiteraryLonelyHearts
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Eccentric single male seeks roommate. Enjoys violin & light drug use. Medical background preferred. No dog owners. #LiteraryLonelyHearts
Here is our pick of the best Lonely Hearts ads that you created:
Old man seeks fish. Must have a deep dislike of sharks. #LiteraryLonelyHearts
Matt Dean @MTDeanOfficial Feb 14
Dark Lord seeks golden ring for power, world domination and the restoration of physical form #LiteraryLonelyHearts
Victoria Jenkins @vickyjenks82 Feb 14
Factory owner seeks partner happy to share home with army of orange assistants. Lifetime supply of chocolate included #LiteraryLonelyHearts
Sarah Louise @sarahlou_iorua Feb 14
@Waterstones Mono-legged captain w/ penchant for spiky weapons seeks companion for watery voyages. Must loathe whales. #LiteraryLonelyHearts
Miss George @MissGeorge_Eng Feb 14
Short,Belgian gentleman seeks female companion who enjoys murder mystery weekends & facial hair #LiteraryLonelyHearts @Waterstones
Paul Schiernecker @schierneckeretc Feb 14
#LiteraryLonelyHearts Teen seeks anyone who isn't a goddamn phoney for existential crisis, visits to the museum but not the movies essential
Helen Sims @Nelsims411 Feb 14
#LiteraryLonelyHearts I have large house, a niece to educate,&(secret) 'mad' wife in attic.If you can ignore these issues,apply within!
C M Lucas @surrealCMLucas Feb 15
Immortal boy seeks playmate to share his pixie dust with. Must be good at sowing & enjoy killing pirates. #LiteraryLonelyHearts
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