#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
“A Yearly Tradition” by Maggie Deese
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“Only Alien” by Raquel Rodriguez
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“The Collector” by Amiable Sorceress
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“Biking with Maridel” by 𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚝 ~
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“Ginger Snap” by Rambling Beth
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“Garden of Ink” by Scout Tahoe
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“Deep Waters” by Lina Oz
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“The True Princess (And the Dragon's Lair)” by Meggy House
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“Counting Stars” by 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙞 ☾
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“Reminiscing” by ✧ 𝕊𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕚𝕣𝕒 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕒𝕣𝕤𝕠𝕟 ✧
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“Rice To See You Again” by Rayhan Hidayat
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“The regret” by Amel Parvez
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“New/Old Gift” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯
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“Falsely Accused” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯
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“The Song That Fire Sings” by Maya W.
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Title: Olive Bread
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