Write about someone whose job is to help people leave their old lives behind.

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“Sticks and Souls” by Diana Quill

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I'd like to think that if I were human, I would have become a geologist. That future was so close, a minnow's breath away from gracing my fingertips, it's golden light seeping into my hands and tingling up my arms. And then I was thrust backward, as if taken by the scruff of my neck, and the happy left my skin. I was but a young soul, yet I knew what had happened. A new tingle at the back of my skull, a sense of purpose and duty that hadn't been there before, dragged me down with its own gravity, and I had been given a Task. One that would n...

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“Starting Anew” by Abbi Martin

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Olivia woke up to the bright sun peeking through her half-opened blinds. She yawned as she sat up in bed and drowsily looked at the clock on her bedside table. It read 7:22 am. She took the sun’s early greeting as a welcome into the new year. Today was New Year's day. The realization struck Olivia and she rushed to get ready for work. For Olivia and Seek For the Better You, the company she worked for, New Year’s Day was the most important and busiest day of the year. She had completely forgotten about the early start time they had implemente...

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“H334” by Christina Arcuri

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The woman tightly gripped her barf bag. It was of the least concern given the circumstances, but admittedly she had been looking forward to the view on her flight. She felt silly for feeling this way; it didn’t matter now. The craft was in auto drive and the pilot had been side eyeing her for a long time. She had grown tired of it. “Don’t think you can try anything just because of where you’re taking me.” “Don’t think just because you’re here that you are of any interest to me.” “Well you’re looking at me like I am.” “I’m looking at you like...

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“Joie de Vivre” by Aditi Srivastava

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“I live my job. I wake up and think about it, I talk to people about it, I use it to give meaning to my life, I understand the world better because of it, I complain about it pretty frequently. While all of this gives me perspective, it also hinders my objectivity regarding my profession.So, when I was asked to give a speech about my job, I decided to take a break to maybe collect my thoughts and experiences over the years and come up with something that was relatively coherent.I would like to begin by defining my line of work to the best of...

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“Say His Name” by Kaitlynn Long

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“Mutatio arise from another realm, For here my soul feels overwhelm Take me now to another home Where someone new I can become,” Sabrina finished the spell before a cool breeze whisked around her and fog filled the room. She stood tall as her 3’7” frame would hold her as the deity formed. “Who here summoned me?” Mutatio looked around the room- appearing to not quite see the small girl before him. “I did sir!” she announced in her meek voice. Mutatio looked down at the girl and doubled over laughing, he leaned ...

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“Over Under” by Chris Cobb

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Charlie could not do it any longer. He carefully marked his place, sat his book down, and headed out of the room. He had been trying to read the same book for nearly six months. The noise had become far too distracting. Almost nothing would help anymore. They always came at the worst of times. He quickly checked his outfit in the mirror, and he went through the front door. As he was getting into his car, he noticed that he forgot to put on his tie. He considered going back inside to get it but decided he would rather not waste time on someth...

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“You leave your memories, for me to take.” by Jana Diriyeh

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Henry Ashford sat rather tiredly in his office, waiting for the wanted patient. He didn't want the job, but he couldn't decline it. It was his job and he can never abandon helping people. But what if I die? And he laughed at his idea. I can’t. I shouldn’t. But nobody would notice anyway. Nobody would ever know. Except for my wife and son, who are memory-wise protected. His job was made to erase all people's memories, and erase his identity too. If anybody knew about his ability, he would be in trouble. He doesn't want to. He glanced at his f...

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“TOWARDS A NEW LIFE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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Karen had a doctorate in psychology and was part of a team of citizens who helped people to overcome problems. She was a professor in the university and had a clinic at home to attend to those in need of psychological counselling. Karen was nearing 45 and she had remained a spinster. She lived in an exclusive suburb in the house left to her by her parents who were no more. She was tall, fair, with a pleasant smiling face and always had her greying hair in a bun. That Sunday morning, she was in her house coat seated in a chair facing th...

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“Rite of Spring” by Matthew Eubanks

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After they put him under anesthesia for the brain surgery Gerry Lovelace could tell things were not going well. He had been near death once before with an infection and seen the green light and felt the warmth that he now understood to be the next step in dying.Something told him this time he was going to have to decide whether to stay or go. It seemed like dying would be painless, if he chose it this time.But when he started thinking about that Boggs would hit him. Boggs, his father, was there in his sleep, as real as he had ever been.“Put ...

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“The Second Life” by Gabriella Sullivan

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Kiera sat outside a small house, her legs crossed, waiting. She watched as passersby jogged by on the sidewalk, some of them walking dogs or chatting loudly on their cell phones. Her dark eyes scanned them, wondering what any of them would think if they could see her. She stood once she knew her time had arrived. Kiera went to the front door and opened it. Locks did not work on spirits like her. The door opened and firmly locked in place again once she was inside. She did not waste much time ...

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“The Sixth Angel” by Barbara Eustace

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It had been a busy week for Isaac and he was ready for a break when Gabriel poked his head round the door. “Got a job for you Isaac,” said Gabriel, in a tone that meant it was probably a difficult one. Isaac sighed inwardly. As an angel he was not allowed to show intolerance, however small. “Gabriel, how can I be of help?” “Monica Price. It’s her time. Do you think you could deal with it?” Here’s the details. He left a file on Isaac’s desk and walked out before Isaac had chance to question him further. Isaac picked u...

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“Mrs. White” by Coral Mizrachi

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Mr. Jones was hesitant to enter 'Electronics Ectronics' on 41st and 8th. The small store was cluttered with electronic devices that looked like they belonged in the last century, collecting dust as the world advances and leaves them behind. "Hello?" he mumbled to the empty space, closing the door behind him. Is this the right place? He checked the little crumpled piece of paper in his hand. Yes, That's it. Standing there alone, surrounded by dead devices, he felt like the store was closing in on his throat. He decided he should go to the cou...

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“The Transformation Station” by Nanci Arvizu

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Oh Hello. So nice to finally meet you. I’ve had you on my schedule for some time, so it’s nice you’ve finally arrived and we can get you moving again in a good, orderly direction. Well, that’s not quite the *right* way of saying that, haha, LOL, and all that. No, really, this is more about me giving you all the signs and you making decisions based on the best information you’ve ever received. No really, like, ever. I can see you’re skeptical, I know, I’ve seen this before. In fact, believe it or not, I’ve been in your shoes. Yes, yes! I kn...

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“The Taker” by Amy Jayne Conley

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“MAGDALEN, Peter.” The name on the card glittered in the fresh sunlight of a new day. Amber opened the file and ran her finger over the mugshot and felt the connection. Another client. Another day. Another twenty-four hours. ** I saw him standing in the middle of a crowded shopping square, neatly dressed but staring around the place like he was confused and afraid. He seemed lost and dazed, but no-one approached him to help. I could see the thoughts running through his head. Why is no-one helping him? Why didn’t anyone see him? What was wr...

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“Tavern Dealings” by Maya V

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The night was reaching its peak at the old tavern on Conjuror's Row. Inviting orange light spilled out of the windows and onto the street. The air inside was mildly opaque, both in the sense that smoke billowed from the pipes of relaxing adventurers and that the atmosphere of the place was one that begged for anonymity. It was for this reason that the nymph lounging in one corner frequented the place. Her gaze shifted continually around the room as she nursed her drink: an amber-colored brew that never seemed to empty.Between muscled adventu...

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Write about someone whose job is to help people leave their old lives behind.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 246 stories

“Sticks and Souls” by Diana Quill

“Starting Anew” by Abbi Martin

“H334” by Christina Arcuri

“Joie de Vivre” by Aditi Srivastava

“Say His Name” by Kaitlynn Long

“Over Under” by Chris Cobb

“You leave your memories, for me to take.” by Jana Diriyeh

“TOWARDS A NEW LIFE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Rite of Spring” by Matthew Eubanks

“The Second Life” by Gabriella Sullivan

“The Sixth Angel” by Barbara Eustace

“Mrs. White” by Coral Mizrachi

“The Transformation Station” by Nanci Arvizu

“The Taker” by Amy Jayne Conley

“Tavern Dealings” by Maya V

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about someone who has finally managed to succeed at a long-standing New Year’s resolution.

Start your story with one character making a vow that they never would have made the year before.

Write about someone who doesn’t remember their past — and doesn’t want to.

Write about two characters who each want to change the same thing, but resolve to go about it in very different ways.

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