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Write about someone who returns as an adult to a place they last visited as a child.

Posted in Character on Oct 26, 2022

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“A Shattered Heart” by Melissa Hassan

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It was her thirtieth birthday!Rebecca sat on a red and black tartan blanket spread out on the lush green grass, her long wavy auburn hair blowing in the cool morning breeze.There was an open picnic basket next to her with the contents spread out on one corner of the blanket.There was one half of a chicken sandwich, a bottle of fresh orange juice now half empty, a half a bunch of grapes and her favourite, a scrumptious piece of chocolate cake on a paper plate which was on her lap still untouched.She closed her eyes and lifted her face up...

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“Uncle Ed” by Vanessa Marczan

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My mother is from the Philippines. Few of my Filipino-Australian friends believe I am half-Filipino, but every year until was seven, we spent at least a month there. My second childhood home was a small village called Aureliana, in a town called Patnongon in the province of Antique on the island of Panay. To my five-year-old self, it was a day and a half on a plane and the better part of another day looking out the window of a van as we drove forever. When we finally arrived, we were in another world. A better place. One much brigh...

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“No Right Time” by Raven Quill

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To live on is not only my destiny, it is incumbent. I must not let the magnanimity of my village be in vain. Imagining their suffering, while I languished in my freedom, my liberation, was agonizing. But I strode forward. They would not wish my return. They would not even entertain the notion of implementing such a fate on a soul unknown to them. Not even someone willing to serve in their stead. That was the selfless nature of my people, which I hoped to embody. To earn their unspoken approbation. Besides, what could I do? But, perhaps it wa...

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“On The Outskirts Of Syria” by Omani Saleem

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lailah steps tentatively over the rocks blocking her way and she looks up at the place she once called home.Her heart feels like a bouncing stone inside her chest and her throat has suddenly Become dry, she doesn't know how her legs are still moving, because At the sight of the soft blue house, the flowers, the swings her mind seemed to have disconnected from her body. Her mind has gone back to a time when she was 5 and carefree she is remembering the feel of the wind in her hair as she kicked off the ground and flew on those swings, the fee...

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“The Fragrance She Wore” by Mustang Patty

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It’s so strange to be standing here. The last time was back in 1968. That was another sad and rainy day. But given where I ended up spending most of my adult life—the Pacific Northwest, I guess I’ve gotten used to the rain. On that long-ago day, my feet were tiny, and I was barely four feet tall. From my vantage point, everyone else looked so big. Little kids don’t realize they’re the ones who are different. Today, as I look around at these faces, I sort of recognize them from my childhood, but they’re strangers to me now. Their hair is ...

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“Boldt Castle” by Kathleen March

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I don’t know how old I was the first time I went to Boldt Castle, but guess I might have been six. The last time, I’m guessing I was about twelve. In between, there were around three or four times I visited the castle. Don’t hold me to any of these figures, because it’s been a long time since I’ve been there. All I can do is rely on memories. We all know how accurate those are.Probably the first thing to do is to make sure you know something about this place, Boldt Castle. I don’t know how famous it is, but for many years it was the only cas...

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“To See Again” by Kristine Murdock

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Sigrid stepped out of her car and onto the parking space. She breathed in through her nose, silently rejoicing at the familiar scent of jasmine and cedar. Motioning the driver to remain in the vehicle, she heard the clicking of her boots against the concrete. If she remembered correctly… there was the curb, and respectively the sidewalk. She followed the sidewalk to the right, hearing the melodic voices of nearby birds--probably thrushes--and rustling in a cluster of bushes. The hot summer sun beat down on her forehead and eyelids, and she g...

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“The Little House By The Lake” by Nisha Mohan

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The Little House By The Lake I woke up one morning, feeling perplexed and unsettled. Something, that I had seen in my dream that night, has disturbed me no end. I got off the bed and walked over to the kitchen slowly. There was a note on the table signed by my husband. It read, 'Sorry, but I had to leave. Something urgent has come up. Need to sort that out. Breakfast is ready. Love you.' I sighed. It seemed like my life had been on a weird re run over the last few days with strange dreams that left me feeling disturbed and uncomfo...

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“Visions of the Past” by Greg Gillis

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           Charles Matthews walked along Rue Dauphine in Old Quebec City, a district in the province of Quebec in the Eastern part of Canada. The narrow, paved road was guarded by the old brick and plaster buildings on either side. Walking these streets reminded Charles of a part of his life when he first fell in love.            It was the summer of 1945, and the Second World War was nearing an end. Back then, these streets were not...

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“The Peace Corps Ain’t What you Think” by Blane Britt

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I’m what you would consider a former army brat. My  Airforce Colonel dad made a career in the armed services. I lived in so many different cities and countries I don’t remember all of them, especially the years from 0-5 years old. After graduating from George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia. I was effectively allured into joining the Peace Corps. I truly believed that joining the Peace Corps straight out of college was a great idea. I’d have the unique opportunity to be fully immersed in another culture. Hopefully, I...

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“The Sledding Hill” by Keri Dyck

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I am eight years old.  I’m nineteen.  “Come on, get ready. We’re leaving.” “I have all my stuff by the door, Mom. Mom, can you help me put my sleeves over my gloves? Mom, what time are we supposed to be there? Are we leaving now, Mom? Is Baby Savana coming?” “Oh that’s right! Do you need help with anything?” She smiles at me, hoisting her bag filled with styrofoam cups and thermoses of hot chocolate to her shoulder. “Let’s go.” I sit, all scrunched down in my seat. Mom helps me buckle up because my hands are rendered us...

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“Visiting Childhood” by Heather Cash

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Emma placed her bags in the trunk and hopped into the driver’s seat. It was going to be a long drive, but well worth the destination. “I haven’t been home since graduating high school. I wonder how much has changed?”, she thought. She put the car in drive and drove toward the east coast, leaving her world behind just for a few days. Excitement drove for 10 hours and the remaining three hours were driven by “ready to get it over with”. Emma had forgotten how long the drive was and exhausted was an understatement. Just a few more miles to go. ...

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“Marking Time” by Leane Cornwell

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2017 the year I was summoned back to my past; back to 1967.I had received my invitation to our high school reunion and by April, facebook searching, name goggling and cell number gathering began in earnest. Merritt Hutton High School’s 50th Reunion was to be held in Denver, Colorado in September. My group, my home town. By June a lot of us had messaged or texted our way back in touch. Lists were made. One titled “Can’t Find Yet”. Another titled “Gone but Not Forgotten”. For a senior class of 280 graduates, that secon...

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“ '' Rosalina my swinger''” by Tyra Johnson

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Today is the worst day in my life. After I leave from my mother funeral dress in my black suit. My mother was my best friend, the only person that knew all my secrets never told; raise me from crayons to pens, wipe away all my tears and loved me unconditionally. The love of a mother is incomparable to any love found anywhere. I love and treasure my mother with all my heart and soul, because without her my existence was impossible.A mother love is special and priceless more than any diamonds, golds and pearls. My mother carried me in her womb...

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“Where I Was Happy” by Basil Boi

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 I breathed in the salty morning air. I let it run through my body, to calm my nerves. I found myself back here. The place where I was birthed, the place where I was raised, and the place where I left. I flagged down a taxi, my nerves going crazy. The countryside zoomed past as I made my way. I don't know how to feel. Happy, Sad, Anxious,...disgusted. I continued on, my anxiety settling as the sense of familiarity washed over me. I let out a happy sigh at the land before me. "I'll get out here now, thank you." I paid the cabby and made ...

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