#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
“Fighting Into Berlin” by Jacob Foxworthy
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“Classic Lovers” by Morgan Douglas
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“Saskia The Doll” by Samadhee Ismail
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“Treasures of the Past” by Charles Wasilausky
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“THE SILVER RATTLE” by Sivaram Govindaraj
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“Rag Dolls” by Josephine Andersen
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“The Cave” by Kevin Leonard
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“And so her dreams took flight” by S Mehjabeen
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“The memories we hold” by Nava Yiota
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“Just like that...” by Rajiv Laloo
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“I'll be around” by DREW LANE
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“THE WANDERING DOLL” by Mara Masolini
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“It Doesn't Matter” by Ocean Nieves
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“Out of Place” by Ricky Mae Sutphen
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Title: Olive Bread
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