#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
“Six Seeds” by Josefin Björk
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“How To Deal With a Neo-Nazi Of a Trump Supporter ” by Roxie Piatigorski
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“Jorney of Rebirth, Rediscovery and Reformation ” by Rana's Passion
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“Ellie's Obsession” by Megan Wagoner
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“The Terrible Good Old Days” by Sue Marsh
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“Neon, Glitter and Alien Parties” by Galaxy 7856
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“1950s the Era” by Sarah White
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“The Burden of Perplexing Words” by Gordon K
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“A character obsessed with an era they never lived through” by K V CHIDAMBARAM
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“Dreams” by Brooke White
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“The fate of a knight” by Cayla Ashworth
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“Out of Time” by Claudio G. Henze
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“Oh m-eye” by Random Person
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“A Promise” by Lauren Copta
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Title: Olive Bread
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