Write a story in which a certain food makes your character travel back in time.

Posted in Character on Dec 8, 2023

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“Ground Control To Lady Jane” by Stephanie Leon

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Evelyn held a box of popcorn chicken and a black bubble tea for Jane. “Sorry,” she sighs, “there was a long line.”“That’s okay,” Jane said, taking the box. It was a rainy day in December. She takes a bite of her chicken, looks out the window, and hears a familiar voice. “Are you okay?” the voice asks. Jane turned to her left side and couldn’t believe the person beside her. Her eyes widen. “Wh-Wh- when did you get here?!” she asks. “Ummm, this is MY house,” the man says, better yet, Oliver, the manipulative heartbreaker.“What month are we in?...

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“HIS HOPE: JAXON'S STORY” by Melinda Madrigal

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I smell home. Everyplace I was held captive, the smell of the food reminded me of home. I dreamed of the day I would get to go home and see my Hope, see my home especially the food. The smell of American food, burgers, fries, hot dogs is making me itch to see my Hope. I close my eyes and I see my Hope smiling at me. My Hope has the most beautiful smile. During my captivity, I thought about my Hope. I fought hard to stay alive. I never gave up. The foods I ate during my captivity reminded me of the exotic foods me and my Hope always used ...

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“Tiramisu” by David Cantwell

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“Hey all, sorry I’m late. Tony had a ton of landscaping work lined up for us today. We did it as fast as we could,” I say, almost all true. There was some time at the end of the day where I just parked my truck on a quiet dead-end street a few blocks from the house and meditated. Today of all days I need to keep my thoughts centered, today I need nothing to remind me of my past, there are too many memories for days like this. “And, I had to stop and shower afterwards. You wouldn’t want me inside otherwise.” “Agreed,” Angela starts, “I have...

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“The Echos of Time” by Rick Whitmire

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In the town of Boscobel, Wisconsin, surrounded by the beautiful Ocooch Mountains, Penelope Evergreen's life took shape like the winding roads in the charming landscape. She had recently moved from Illinois, and this change not only brought a new scenery but also transformed her deeply. The Ocooch Mountains seemed to be a part of Penelope's story, influencing her destiny with the rustling leaves and distant river sounds reflecting the shifts in her life. Little did Penelope know that fate had a unique plan for her in this quaint town. The G...

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“Reverse Thyme Dilation” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #228

Macy couldn't be more happy. She finally graduated law school and her husband, Jordan, has been perfecting the art of cookery for some time now. He was a chef back in his service industry days. He cooked for many kitchens and served at a few restaurants. Now he works an office job for a city government that he loves, but he never gave up his love for cooking. Today, he is cooking her favorite, beef n veggie soup, dinner rolls, and served with a side of sauteed garlic spinach and mushrooms. The spinach is fresh from the local market and the s...

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“A Taste of Civilization” by Jon Norcross

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Jonathan Norcross A Taste of Civilization The sign guarding the gate to the prestigious Hurricane Island Outward Bound warns: “This ain’t no Camp Dandelion.” As we passed by it the bus driver addressed his thirteen-year-old passengers, “Hope you didn’t bring any food.” We were all wondering whether or not we would be able to keep the cornucopia of candies bursting from every one of our pockets. Apparently we had our answer. Upon arrival at base camp our belongings were thoroughly inspected and separated into nec...

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Write a story in which a certain food makes your character travel back in time.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 51 stories

“Ground Control To Lady Jane” by Stephanie Leon

“HIS HOPE: JAXON'S STORY” by Melinda Madrigal

“Tiramisu” by David Cantwell

“The Echos of Time” by Rick Whitmire

“Reverse Thyme Dilation” by Branson Kennedy

“A Taste of Civilization” by Jon Norcross

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