#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
“Meeting Louise” by Pamela Berglund
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“Family Traditions” by Jace Robins
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“Boy Meets Warrior” by Aburrow Marsh
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“You may not love it” by Jan Muhammad
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“Ragdoll” by Elena S. Kodermaz
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“Stolen For Murder” by Kage Wattson
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“A birthday Present to Remember” by Carille Durbin
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“The Yo-Yo” by Damien Roberts
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“The Red Dolls' House” by Ann Rapp
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“Toy Story” by Vanessa Kilmer
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“Pick One” by Christopher Cayen-Cyr
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“Heirloom” by Quinn Mulroy
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“The Reunion” by Melody Chester
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“Alma Mater” by Lucy Splendid
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“To Reunion or Not to Reunion?” by Madisson James
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Title: Olive Bread
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