Write a story about a character who finds a childhood toy that brings back memories.

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“The Enchanted Jester” by Courtney Caruso

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Once upon a time, in a cozy little house filled with love and laughter, there lived a sweet little girl named Courtney. Courtney's mother and father, Mr., and Mrs. Brennan, were kind and loving parents who always smiled and often joined in our games, pretending to be a part of our little circus party. I was usually a stand in on family game night when Courtney’s silly big sister was too cool to play Scattergories with us and would go over one of her girlfriend’s houses for a sleepover. Either that, or her sister thought I’...

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“When Oscar Whispered” by Shawn Vantoro

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Shrouded in darkness, Charles gently placed his mother’s urn on her coffee table. Silence and the scent of mothballs greeted his senses. Drab green drapes, embroidered with floral patterns, covered the large picture window. He stepped over and flung them open, causing a whirlwind of dust to sparkle in the sunlight that spilled into the room.Charles turned and stood, sighing at the memories. Dozens of framed family photos, many of which were decades old, covered the walls. He’d grown up here, but moved away after college. Now, middle-aged and...

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“Landed On Freespace” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

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I got the call when my sister Marsha passed away. “Daryl, I hate to bring you bad news…” My mother’s voice faded. “What is it, mom? I’ve got a meeting in fifteen minutes.” I looked at my wristwatch. “Your sister has passed away.” She sounded as if she had been crying. “Marsha?” I gasped. “You have another sister?” She said with an edge to her voice. “Oh God, this is horrible.” I shook my head. “She was having trouble with her sobriety since Brian left a few months ago.” She said with a sniff, “I have the ...

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“Finding my Peace” by Sonya Noor

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His hand on top of mine evokes feelings in me that I truly believe only he can make me feel. Our legs spread out on the couch as the sounds on the TV capture all our attention. That is until the buzzing sound of my phone begins. “Do you want me to pause it?” he asks. “Yeah, thanks hun.” I smile at him until I read the name of the caller. What the hell? Why is Jen calling me? The sister I haven’t spoken to in years. The one who chose to defend our dad over me. Her supposedly “best friend”. Unfortunately, my intense curiosity to find out ...

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“The Sins We Keep” by Molly Kelash

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She perches demurely on my desk. Her impossibly long legs are bent at the hip socket and slightly at the knee—shapely, Caucasian-flesh-toned rubber sticks protruding from too a narrow pelvis and a wasp waist any Victorian woman might have died for. Literally.She still confuses me, my 50-year-old Kelly doll in a prim green and white polka dot dress. Maybe that’s why I rescued her from my parents’ house clean-out, why she sits gazing vacuously toward some point behind me while I work. I can’t help but wonder: why did my feminist mother give me...

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“Dolly” by Heather S

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Chapter 1 Bitter, cold rain? Seriously? Walking to my mother’s front door from my car in her gravel driveway, I was met with a torrential downpour, soaking me to the bone immediately. I was not dressed for this weather, considering ten minutes ago it was 85℉ with bright, clear skies, nor did I have an umbrella. Such unpredictable weather here. I wonder how much a meteorologist gets paid around here. The only job in life where you can be 100% wrong and still get paid! Is this why you loved Colorado so much, Mom? Sure, she’s got a nice view,...

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“Barbie's Secret World” by Patricia Merewether

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Mrs. Baker took care of Barbie five days a week while her parents worked. She talked on the phone to her sister, Helen every day and Barbie listened. “She's such a strange little girl, Helen. She sits cross-legged in my flower garden and just stares, but seems to listen to something. I watched her as I washed dishes and the child began talking to thin air! She never talks to any of us, not a peep to anyone. I couldn't hear what she was saying, but it was a lengthy, serious conversation! There's something wrong with that child. I wouldn't h...

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“The Snow Globe” by Mae Leaf

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The Snow Globe By Mae Leaf The attic felt hot and stuffy with a dash of mustiness. The circular window offered a little light, but the bare bulb hanging from the ceiling showered the small space with yellow light. “Good enough!” I shout for no one but me and the dusty boxes to hear. Mom insisted I go through all the boxes and shelves and take whatever I wanted before the rest of the family comes for their perceived share. I purposely am in my “best” grubby clothes today. Faded blue jeans, and an emerald green T-shirt with a giant coffee ...

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“In Honour of Barbie” by Melody Watson

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Downsizing for a new beginning, Sandy told herself again. Repeating it had not made it the belief reality. Rather it seemed downsizing meant stress, tears and backbreaking pain. Shuffling another full box of stuff towards the attic door, she shook her head, another box of once treasure now old and broken items no longer wanted. Wincing she straightened up the best she could under the low ceiling and rafters, the pain was getting almost too much to bear, especially during the night, trying to sleep on the old mattress. ‘My poor back,’ Sandy t...

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“SUZY Q.” by Glenna Agnew

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SUZY Q. I lived in the house for thirty years, raised seven children in it, and lost my husband in it. But now it was time to say goodbye. A lonely retired widow doesn't need an eight-bedroom house anymore. It was time to downsize and so it was also time to pack. I left the bedroom to the end, it was hard to say goodbye to the house There was a lump in my throat as I stood in the bedroom doorway. The closets hadn't been cleaned out in years, and it was a walk down memory lane with every outfit I pulled out. The dress I ...

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“Synthia's Secret” by Corey Root

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(Contains: Physical violence, gore, or abuse, Mental health/Trauma) “Hi, I’m Synthia! What’s your name?” “Abby.” “It’s great to meet you, Abby. What’s your favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning?” “Drawing pictures.” “Can you draw something for me?” “Sure.” “Abby, we have a new mission! Let’s practice breathing exercises.” “Pffffff.” “Breathing exercises always help me stay relaxed!” “… and then she told me she didn’t want to be friends anymore.” “Thank you for telling me about your day, Abby. Some...

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“Mother knows best” by Caitlin FB

Submitted to Contest #208

Aged 5 "MUMMY, MUMMY, MUMMY." Emma barged into her Mum's room after having a horrific nightmare about a monster in her wardrobe. The soft glow of a lamp illuminated the room. The big girl bed, as Emma calls it sat in the middle of the room where her mummy currently sat with open arms. Without another word, Emma pounced into her mother's arms and clung to her like the monster was about to take her away. "Oh baby girl, what's up?" Slight sniffles could be heard in the room. Her mum didn't push Emma to talk, she let her have her minute. "Monste...

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“Red Boots” by Pete R.

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"Luka, Sophie, get inside! Come up here now, and get the hell inside!" Megan screamed from the second floor of the apartment complex. Her voice rang out into every open window. Every nosy neighbor peeked out from behind car doors and window curtains to watch what melodramatic scream fest would occur tonight. Megan's fingers were deeply embedded in the faux leather of her wheelchair armrest. She had screamed and strained like this so much lately that the white foam was starting to ooze out from the armrest. Her throat tickled with a constan...

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“Tears of the Lonely” by Devorah Fisch

Submitted to Contest #208

Silence, she sits quietly on her brown leather sofa, accompanied only by the click of the clock, as the rain pounds her large glass windows, as the fireplace sizzles, and she sits there, awaiting, wondering, pondering on why she’s alone. Why she always is and always has been alone.Six days have gone by of her awaiting for the storm to pass, for the power to return to her televisions and her clocks. It took the whole world to be silent, waiting, alone in their homes, for her to realize that for her whole life she was lonely, never flanke...

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“Should've Been Me” by Maddie Medwid

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I didn’t know what she saw in him. My heart hung low in my chest, like a bag of bowling balls drooping over someone’s shoulder. It wasn’t fair. It wasn’t fair because it should’ve been me. It was my joke she should’ve been laughing at, my arm she should’ve been elbowing, my sundae she should’ve been spooning at. But instead I was just watching. Watching as if I was some sad puppy who hadn’t been chosen at an animal shelter, not the best friend I’ve secretly had a crush on since fourth grade. “D...

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Write a story about a character who finds a childhood toy that brings back memories.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 70 stories

“The Enchanted Jester” by Courtney Caruso

“When Oscar Whispered” by Shawn Vantoro

“Landed On Freespace” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

“Finding my Peace” by Sonya Noor

“The Sins We Keep” by Molly Kelash

“Dolly” by Heather S

“Barbie's Secret World” by Patricia Merewether

“The Snow Globe” by Mae Leaf

“In Honour of Barbie” by Melody Watson

“SUZY Q.” by Glenna Agnew

“Synthia's Secret” by Corey Root

“Mother knows best” by Caitlin FB

“Red Boots” by Pete R.

“Tears of the Lonely” by Devorah Fisch

“Should've Been Me” by Maddie Medwid

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