#57: Legacies
Everybody hopes they’ll be remembered. It’s a big part of why writers write, artists paint, and singers sing. It drives some to rise to great heights in politics or business. It’s part of why people have children.
But whether you hope to build a legacy through words, kind deeds, grand ambition, or a strong familial line, the truth is, we don’t always know how history will look back on us. All we can do is put our best selves forward, and hope that our integrity and values will resonate long after we’re gone.
This week’s prompts invite you to delve into people’s hopes for the future — and the legacies that may or may not be what they dreamed of.
This week's prompts
Write a story about someone who’s famous for something they never actually did.
Character – 119 stories
Write a story about someone breaking a long family tradition.
Angst – 170 stories
Write a story about someone who travels to the future, and isn’t happy about how they’ve been remembered.
Science Fiction – 131 stories
Write a story that starts with someone writing their will — one they know people won’t like.
Dramatic – 183 stories
Stories
“My biggest gift to you” by Surabhi Krishnamurthy
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“WHERE THERE'S A WILL...” by Claire Tennant
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“The Wibble Will” by Madisson James
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“Hardy Little Rose” by Dextyr Adams
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“A name like no other” by Molly-Ann Curley
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“Anyone for an epilator? ” by Beth Lawrence
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“Mount Rushmore, A Newspaper Article, and a 100 lbs of Butter” by Grace Lynn
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“A Dog Does Not” by Robyn Jipp
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“Tap dancer” by Arathi Raghuveer
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“Clipped Wings” by RD Smith
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“The Tragedy of Elmston” by Wy Bertram
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“Blue Ribbon” by Louanne Ewald
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“Feel the Burn” by Caitlin Meyer
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“Doris' Blunder” by Duckie Carson
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“An A.A. Story” by Lylian Xanakis
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Ended on 23:59 - Sep 04, 2020 EST
Won by Iona Cottle 🏆
Title: Et Tu?
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