#61: Blast from the Past
Ah, nostalgia. For some, it’s a fun excuse to revisit a few of the more comforting or exciting times of our past. For others, it’s a way of life: clinging to the memory of a simpler time, or at least a time when things felt simpler…
But whether the past is something you look back on fondly or would rather run as far from as possible, it’s safe to say that we’re all shaped by our early experiences. And the same should be true for your characters! Even if you never include their backstory, delving into it as the writer helps create someone that feels fully developed and real.
This week’s prompts are therefore all about the past, and the many ways we choose to remember it. So put on some throwback tunes and break out the photo albums — it’s time to take a trip down memory lane.
This week's prompts
Write about a character who’s obsessed with an era they never lived through.
Adults – 100 stories
Stories
“Looking Back Lemons” by Iris Silverman
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“Nineteen is Prime” by Kathleen March
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“Reunion Revenge” by PK Spice
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“How to Repay Kindness” by B Easton
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“Setting The Cruise Control To The Speed Of Social Cohesion” by Joshua Scott Hotchkin Wordpress.dungherder.com
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“You're Rightfully Mine” by Mihret Adal Gidi
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“Harlequin” by Deathof TheAuthor
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“Forgive” by Harken Void
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“The Scent of Wine and Roses” by Deborah Mercer
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“As a Family” by Sjan Evardsson
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“Dearest Henrietta” by David G.
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“Omamori” by Silvia Bartolini
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“The fire of truth turned everything into ash” by Sudesha Kar
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“Big Head ” by JOE NYIRENDA
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“From, Lila” by N C
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Title: Olive Bread
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