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

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“Lozen the Poison ” by Diann Nelson

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Lozen Cooper was the center of attention. She was tall, 5’9” to be exact. Her height matched her poised and slender physique. Lozen at the age of 27 was a Super Model for Vogue Magazine. At present, Vogue was shooting an advertisement in California for the 2019 Super Bowl. It featured Ms. Lozen Cooper at a track meet with other participants. On a very hot day in August, Lozen had to run full speed to get the last coca-cola before her team mates could get it. The ad slogan indicated, “Running that extra mile, Have a Coke and a Smile.” Lozen w...

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“Skittles” by Cliff Pratt

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I recognised it immediately. Nine small skittles hung limply down, dangling on their strings. I pulled it out from behind the cardboard box and the skittles swung backwards and forward in unison. I set it down and looked at it, remembering. A square wooden board about six hundred millimetres on a side, or two feet in the old measure. Strings emerged from the nine holes arranged in a diamond shape and were threaded through the hollow skittles and tied off at the top. Each skittle was around one hundred millimetres tall, or around four to five...

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“Dolls to London” by David Nutt

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Dolls to London Monday, with the sun playing hide and seek amongst the white billowing clouds. The phone rang as I picked it up and I looked towards the harbor. “Chef officer Paul Summers speaking.” “Ah! how are you?” “Fine Joe, but busy, we are expecting a large cargo ship arriving from China with a dubious cargo.” “It’s expected when? “ “I think in about four days it was delayed in Gibraltar.” “Good.” “What do you mean good?” “Well I have a favor to ask you. Could you go to London tomorrow for two days. The British have a serious customs...

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“Wanda, The Unaided” by Nicki Nance

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Strange what people think of when they are dying. My mother was succumbing to cancer. She sat propped up by pillows, and pointed to the bottom drawer of her dresser. “I haven’t balanced the checkbook in months. The insurance policies are in there, too.” She shook her head and sighed. “Daddy won’t even look at it, so you’ll have to take care of it.” “I’ve got it covered.” I tried to sound cheerful. “I know you do.” She attempted a smile, but her eyes glistened. She was not ready to die. “Oh, and I kept Wanda. She’s still in the box. Giv...

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“The Toy In The Attic” by William Flores

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William Flores, LMSW About 2,300 words 140 Darrow Place, #17E Bronx, NY 10475 347-605-5027 wflores1952@gmail.com The Toy In The Attic By William Flores As we waited for our daughter Tai to arrive with lil Johnny, our six year old grandson, my wife Nancy asked me to look around for something to keep him busy. The house was filled with the aroma of baked turkey, ...

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“Artifacts” by Taylor Alexander

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TW: Substance Abuse, Implied Suicide, and Child AbuseBaby Talk. It’s all I have heard and all I have known for the past 8 months and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The Coos and Waas eventually evolving into Dada and Mama while my son gains soft awareness behind his bright blue eyes. My eyes. Tubbie time is always a surprise with him because instead of tears there is absolute wonder that seems to soak into his skin as he gently touches the bubbles and plays with his bath toys. I say “he plays,” but rea...

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“G.I. Joe” by Jaime Rubio

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G.I. JOE He was the only one left alive. The rest of his platoon were killed. Their bodies strewn throughout the building. It was an all-night battle. The fight took its toll on both sides. Since the enemy was on the offensive, they lost more men. Unfortunately, they had more soldiers to spare than he did. There was a pause in the battle now. The enemy replanning, regrouping, reloading. They also had time to spare. The radio was out. A .50 caliber round had punched a hole right through both the radioman and his equipment. There was now no wa...

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“My Marvellous Toy” by Gloria Bartone

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"When I was just a wee little lass, full of health and joy, my father homeward came one night, and gave to me a toy..." I have always loved the music of Peter, Paul, and Mary, but this particular song brings back the most wonderful of memories of my growing up years. It conjures memories of happy events,when I was too small and uncaring to notice that they were some of the happiest times of my young life. I grew up as the second child, and eldest daughter, in my family of five siblings. My brother was born in New York City, but I was born on...

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“THE FORGETTEN DOLL” by Mara Masolini

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THE FORGOTTEN DOLL When she happened to find it at the back of an old wardrobe, wrapped in pillowcases and towels, Alice gave a start of fear. Yet that doll was not anything but ugly or frightening. It was indeed beautiful. It was blonde, with very fine-flowing hair, and had a face with perfect features, almost regal: the perfect oval of the delightful face, the high cheekbones, the lively gaze. It had blue eyes and a small rosebud-shaped mouth. The blonde doll wore a white floor-length dress that was embroidered and embellished with ...

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“The Show” by Zoë Page

Submitted to Contest #208

Matilda sat with the dollhouse cradled between her knees. Blonde hair tumbled down to frame her face as careful, delicate hands worked to arrange each little piece of furniture: the little velvet couch that had once been a sweet blue but had faded to almost grey, the little China sink, the little double bed with its matching kitten motif duvet and pillows. Everything was little, so small and perfectly sized for her hands.They weren’t fiddly. For some people they might be, people with big and clumsy and impatient fingers; Matilda curved her b...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 70 stories

“Lozen the Poison ” by Diann Nelson

“Skittles” by Cliff Pratt

“Dolls to London” by David Nutt

“Wanda, The Unaided” by Nicki Nance

“The Toy In The Attic” by William Flores

“Artifacts” by Taylor Alexander

“G.I. Joe” by Jaime Rubio

“My Marvellous Toy” by Gloria Bartone

“THE FORGETTEN DOLL” by Mara Masolini

“The Show” by Zoë Page

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