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

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“Daniel” by Paul Elliott

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"It's a beautiful day today" said Marie Finnegan, while swimming with her husband Obadia, son Daniel and the rest of their large family. "Yes, I agree" said Obadia. "Now, let's make sure that we all stay safely together to enjoy this wonderful day" Marie gasps, then screams "DANIEL!" "Yes father" responds Daniel. "Where do you think you are going", asks Obadia. "Well...I was just trying to"...Marie says "Son, we've told you a million times, we MUST always stay together". Daniel, frustrated, responds "There are so many cool places to see and ...

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“The Sand in my Shoes” by Josh Robinson

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I am not a boy anymore. You would hardly recognise me, I think. I’m tall, taller than you ever thought possible, I’m sure. But, in my mind, you still tower over me, little more than a faraway smile, a mischievous laugh, and an outstretched hand for me to hold. I reckon you’d be looking up at me now, and I like that. I like that I would be able to look into your eyes, see your face properly, study it and never forget it. All I have is flashes, a child’s-eye view of things. I have a beard, too. I’m sure you’d approve. It’s better than ...

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“The Shotgun House” by Conan Helsley

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My childhood home. It's one of those neighborhoods you know just kinda came into being, more out of convenience than design. Some yards were larger than others, each house set on it differently. Some had no more than patches of grass in the front or back, or both. Ours had some down the side as well. My best friend's yard had been paved with concrete in the back. The front really couldn't even be considered a yard. Ours is a shotgun. For those that don't know, and there are still people who don't, shotgun houses are long and narrow, one roo...

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“The Beach I Used To Go To” by Lydia Sarrou

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It feels like yesterday when I last visited this place. I remember as a kid, I always used to go to Cyprus every Summer, every Christmas and every Easter. Sadly, as the years went by, I stopped going on Easter, because my mom wasn’t coming with me and my sister, and my relationship with my grandma grew further and further each time, so it was a bit awkward of me going alone there with my grandma. Of course, I know she loves me, but sometimes love is not enough for two people to get along. My grandma grew up with different ideologies, which I...

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“The Old Normal” by Kristy Reynolds

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I stepped out of the car and took a deep slow breath. The salty air filled my lungs and invigorated me almost instantly. I closed my eyes and emptied my thoughts until the only thing in this world was my breathing and the crashing of the waves. I felt the sun slip out from behind a cloud even before its light passed through my closed eyelids. It’s warmth kissed my skin and enveloped me in a tight hug. This...this was my happy place. ******** “Come on Rebecca!” Timothy shouted, coaxing her to come out into the water with him. She gr...

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“Letters of Rain and Rembrance” by Asteria Rose

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Why on earth do people put themselves in uncomfortable situations? I guess some people think it's “good for character” or something. All I know is that four months ago I would have never done this. And I mean, never. You might be thinking “Jacob, you’re overreacting. It’s just a train ride.” And maybe I am overreacting, but I have a lot counting on this train ride. Not to mention the fact that being around a lot of people makes me extremely uncomfortable. It’s gotten to the point where I live alone (unless you count my adorable kitten...

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“Homecoming Under Duress” by Charlotte Corrao

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The rain had been dancing and drizzling on the window. It coincided with Cheryl's tears and the slow rhythm of her tapping foot. She looked anxiously out the window to see what had changed in the last thirty-five years as she neared the town of Whitehall, Pa where she grew up. Cheryl had recently divorced and her employment as a manager in a retail chain did not have the salary to sustain her own residence. Her mother had offered that she come back home and stay in her own bedroom that she grew up in. This move back home would help her and...

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“Refresh Visit ” by Ivy Moonlit

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“It’s been a while since your head has been in the right place, maybe you need a reset.” Camila sighed. It was all she was herring lately, not that she could oppose, it was the excuse she used everytime she didn’t feel well or was acting down. Now more than ever, it felt like it was happening quite often. Camila was usually down, she hardly felt like herself anymore. “Take a couple days off school, and go home or something, take a break.” Echo pushed on. “You really need it.” Camila shook her head. “I have a lot to do, so no break yet. I hav...

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“Broken not Defeated.” by Olumisin Tolulope Tinuoye

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“Bye Mummy I will buy something for you when coming back from school, see you, Mummy.”Those were the words of the three-year-old Dara as she held tightly to her father’s hands, running down the staircase. Her mother was at the threshold pleading for her husband not to take the little girl to a boarding school.“Please James, do not take Dara to a boarding school she is too young” her Mum pleaded, but Mr. James was adamant. “Don’t worry yourself, Mary, she will be fine, she is only going to get trained on how to be smart and independent, ...

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“Mother's calling” by Zee Kai

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This may or may not be his worst decision. Iskandar was never good with decisions after all.Hours of road trip from Yogyakarta to Madiun he barely realized it was near evening, when kernet finally yelled his destination as next stop. Sky had turned marigold in color and soon to be navy. As the bus stopped and the door opened, he took his only backpack and got up from his seat. The old vehicle was filled with people, but somehow only half as crowded from the last time he remembered. That spared him from trouble while exiting the bus. Vaguely ...

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“General: Write a story about someone who returns as an adult to a place they visited as a child. ” by Prince Brempong

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Weekly Writing Prompts Prince De-Grant Brempong Tel. 0575086991 Email:princedegrant32@gmail.com Email:princedegrant37@gmail.com Write about someone who returns as an adult to a place they visited as a child. When I was a little child I travelled to the United States of America with my family. Since I was a stranger in that country we had accommodation in a Hotel. Later when I returned to my home country with my family after my travel to the United States of America , possibilities of going to the country United States of America hav...

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“Our place” by Phil Manders

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Bob crunched up the gravel driveway towards the front door of the care home. The heady lavender hugging each side of the path, tried its best to welcome him in but the evening ahead was weighing on him. He pressed the buzzer and straightened his tie while he waited patiently for the Kathy in the office to respond.“Good evening Bob! Come on in! Step into the airlock and I’ll come and get you…..Oh, and happy anniversary!” Her tone was sickeningly happy….it always was. Bob could never understand how she always sounded so happy working in such a...

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“the last thing I remember” by Sienna Blakemore

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It was made of stone and brick, covered in moss and weeds circled around its edge. it's the last place I remember before mother passed but after that, it's a big blur. No matter how hard I try I can't remember anything after dumping her ashes in this well. weird place to dump the ashes of a passed loved one but mother loved this place, she loved how the sunflowers bloomed in summer and then shrivel up and died in the winter. She loved the Well more than anything. She would tell me tales of how there was a creature down there that would talk ...

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“12 North Main St” by Ashley Ross

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Adeline hadn't thought of the place in which she grew up in well over a decade. The only reason she even came back to her hometown was to attend her grandmother's funeral. She had run as far away from this place as she could, feeling like the town itself sucked the life right out of those who lived there. She wasn't going to amount to nothing like her grandfather used to scream in her face. Adeline was determined to make something of herself, and the only way to do that was to leave for good. Her career has skyrocketed in the past few years....

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“The Sea Queen” by Rachel MacLean

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The waves seemed to call to him. Eoin watched them rise up like a whale and roar in one cascade onto the beach. He heard the smooth pebbles scuttle and crinkle before being drowned by another crash. It was a powerful cadence, a familiar one. The same sounds had echoed in his mind for as long as he could remember. Sometimes he was sure the sea had rippled inside him from the moment he was born, whispering through his veins the same perpetual tune.“I’m here Dana,” he said, but his voice got lost in the salty air. He wandered along the pebbled ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 237 stories

“Daniel” by Paul Elliott

“The Sand in my Shoes” by Josh Robinson

“The Shotgun House” by Conan Helsley

“The Beach I Used To Go To” by Lydia Sarrou

“The Old Normal” by Kristy Reynolds

“Letters of Rain and Rembrance” by Asteria Rose

“Homecoming Under Duress” by Charlotte Corrao

“Refresh Visit ” by Ivy Moonlit

“Broken not Defeated.” by Olumisin Tolulope Tinuoye

“Mother's calling” by Zee Kai

“General: Write a story about someone who returns as an adult to a place they visited as a child. ” by Prince Brempong

“Our place” by Phil Manders

“the last thing I remember” by Sienna Blakemore

“12 North Main St” by Ashley Ross

“The Sea Queen” by Rachel MacLean

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