#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
“Stacy, Brett, and I: A True Fictional Story” by Bobby Gupta
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“Trusty Ol' Pocket Knife” by Kia Edlin
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“Tapes” by John White
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“Burnt Feelings” by Jacob Foxworthy
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“The Letter” by A. Arima
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“In Mama's Apron Pocket” by Heather Ann Martinez
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“The Witch and the Assassin” by Madelyn Taylor
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“Ancient Dreams” by Zuriel Wurah
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“The class of ‘99’” by Phil Manders
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“Alone” by Lyric Monroe
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“Evil's Mischief” by A Storyteller
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“Jenny - My true love” by Chandrika Menon
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“Behind the walls of his Monarch ” by Maphefo Mojapelo
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“When we first met” by Sirius Alstien Basumatary
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Title: Olive Bread
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