#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
“You Were Always Beautiful” by Rachelle Blakeman
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“Time stands still” by Debbie Cashman
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“Remember Me?” by Rodney Owen
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“The Last Reunion” by Jamyang Ugyen Tshomo
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“The Reunion” by Catinca Urseanu
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“Once I Was Eighteen Years Old” by Hannah Sobczak
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“EveBrooke High School for the Super Powered” by Rachel Bacon
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“The Last Dance” by Patricia Adele
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“People Can Say All They Want” by Walter Wright
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“Parking Lot Kiss” by Terri Gower
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“Ann/Kim” by Ala Arafat
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“The Tree and the Seed” by James Alcivar
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“THE GIRL” by Esther Salami
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“Scent Number 101” by Judith Buskohl
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“Floral Notes” by Renee Nadine
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Title: Olive Bread
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