#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
“Toys Through Time by Donna Marie” by Donna Marie
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“The Legend of Squeak Frog” by Dana Schellings
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“Spin the Bottle” by Leah Alexandra
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“45 YEARS LATER” by Gary Crawford
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“The Knight in White” by Vivek Nair
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“Highschool” by D B
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“Duffer's story” by Rajesh Sharma
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“Should go or should I stay” by Tawanda Svovera
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“Back to School” by Christopher Gibson
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“HIGH SCHOOL REUNION” by Melinda Price
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“The faded Feeling” by ELENA MARY
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“Write What You Know” by Steve Owen
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“HAGS ” by Rita Joralin
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“Jeff’s Crash ” by Ryan Norwood
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“Remembering Margaret aka Maggie” by Anna Rogers
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Title: Olive Bread
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