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#137: Albert Einstein

On March 14th, 1879 one of the greatest physicists of all time was born. Of course, Einstein is known for his theory of relativity and his Nobel Prize. But Einstein lived a full (and often dramatic) life outside of the world of physics.

He fell in love with a professor’s daughter while at school, and years later — while married to another woman — confessed his love for her, and the mistake he made not courting her when he had the chance. In 1933, he emigrated to the United States, knowing he’d not be able to return to Germany while Hitler was in power — he and his family were Jewish. After Einstein legally renounced his German citizenship, his Berlin cottage was turned into a Hitler’s Youth camp.

In light of his upcoming birthday, this week’s prompts are a reflection on the complex and storied life of this remarkable man.

This week's prompts

Write a story about a scientist.

Science Fiction – 40 stories

Write about a character who gets called an Einstein ironically.

Middle School – 18 stories

Write a story about somebody in love with someone from their past.

Romance – 79 stories

Write a story about a character forced to give up something important to stand up for what they believe in.

Character – 26 stories

Write a story about someone forced out of their home.

Narrative – 54 stories

Stories

“Albert & Charlie” by Boise Thomas

Submitted to Contest #137

In January of 1931, on a tour of the United States of America, Professor Albert and Mrs. Elsa Einstein, visit Universal Studios in Burbank, California as the guest of studio head, Carl Laemmle. Mr. Laemmle asks the world-renowned physicist, “Is there anyone in Hollywood you would like to meet?” Einstein replies, “One person, Charlie Chaplin.” The icons of science and comedy meet on January 30, while attending the premiere of his film, ‘City Lights.’ Over the next several years, Charlie and Albert develop a friendship and th...

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“Dimentional Excursion” by Rick Story

Submitted to Contest #137

Dimensional Excursion “Cuddi, where you at, punk?” said Derrick. “Come out and play with us.” Yeah, fat chance, jerk. I tried staying as quiet as possible, even trying to hold my breath so those guys wouldn’t hear me breathe. That’s extremely difficult because of my asthma attacks whenever I get nervous. I was squatting behind the stack of firewood in the back of the old Crowder house. Derrick and his posse have chased me into the woods after school, again. They always think it’s funny because NOBODY ever goes near the Crowder pla...

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“Shattered Glass” by Katie Logan

Submitted to Contest #137

Rose had met Ava in the latter’s first week at university, when she had been assigned to the lab class Rose assisted with. She had been immediately impressed by Ava’s enthusiasm and eagerness to please (if only the other students could have a fraction of her commitment!) but she had never seen someone so totally incompetent when it came to practical lab work. Thankfully, Rose was an excellent mentor. Feeling sorry for Ava, she had offered to help out. The two young women had formed a firm bond, despite the fact that Rose was starting ...

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“Therefore” by Anika Hazra

Submitted to Contest #137

This is a familiar feeling. Sai sat at her desk, her gaze focused on the concrete wall in front of her. She wanted to do anything but her research. She had been here before: tempted to leave as soon as things got too difficult or boring.She shifted her gaze to the window, waiting for another thought to pull her away. Sai didn’t want to reach a conclusion. She hadn’t intended to ask a question. “What have you been doing? Just hanging out?” asked her advisor the other day. He was a patient man with a motley crew of high-risk Master’s and ...

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“A New Home” by Gabriel Garcia-Chilton

Submitted to Contest #137

Oscar took one last look at the house he grew up in. The bright green door that would greet him after school everyday now looked cold and malicious like a python ready to constrict his heart if he were to reach for the knob. The porch light flickering as if it were a camera, each photograph showing a sadder expression than the last. Even the flowers lining the side of the house glared at him disappointingly as they wither away. Looking at the chipped living room window, he thinks back to why this all happened. “If you leave then who is goi...

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“THE FABULOUS BLUE EGGS” by Mara Masolini

Submitted to Contest #137

THE FABULOUS BLUE EGGS She closed in the envelope the letter she had just finished writing , she wrote the address on the envelope, like the letter with her goose pen ( quill). Then she stamped the envelope and went out to post her letter. It was now 2050, by now only emails and SMS , and other even faster technological devilries were used. But she was still using the means to communicate of a century earlier. She still used pen and paper. Just a goose pen Although she, Zelda, was a prominent, remarkable sc...

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“The Thrasher's Spot” by Della Killeen

Submitted to Contest #137

Driving on the I10, with black storm clouds billowing above, made her wonder if this was such a good idea. She had a meet up arranged for 7 am at a gas station off the I10 with some birders. It was barely bright enough to see the exit. When she turned in to the parking lot, she realized with horror that she needed to use the bathroom. The sticky floor, the harsh fluorescent lights and the grime on the door handle left a queasy feeling; like the revulsion she felt that time she had walked at night barefoot where the cat had thrown up. She hur...

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