#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
“Memories that keep hunting ” by Anoma Chakma
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“When Letter for School Reunion Arrived” by Shams Afif Siddiqi
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“Girl like me” by Harshitha Shetty
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“Fat to Fame” by Jessica Young
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“Sometimes Friendship Fails” by JERLIN FLOWER
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“Memories” by Carmen Rose
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“Candy Corn” by Cheryl Fulks
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“HAPPY NEVER AFTER” by Winnie Eka-williams
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“Serve It With Floss” by Colin Devonshire
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“The Winter Apple ” by Serendipity May
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“My Christmas Holiday” by Cheeahmahkah Asadu
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“Lavender Love” by Dr. Reemanshu Bansal
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“Morgue Room B” by Ashley Mallory
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“Scentiment” by Amy Asuncion
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“A Karoo Farm” by Heather Van Rensburg
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Title: Olive Bread
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