#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
“The Reunion I Didn't Want” by Jahnavi Bandaru
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“ Faded Memories” by Terrele Schumake
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“Getting Closure” by William La Fleur
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“Past Those Feelings ” by First Second
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“Clarissa’s Blanket ” by James Offenha
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“Somewhere near you ” by Monika Thapa
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“Pushing 17” by Taliah Melur
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“my sunshine” by Ally Evans
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“Haunting Happiness” by Linda Brodsky
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“How to Grow Old (An Excerpt)” by Lacey Wiggins
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“Grandma's House” by Lauren Elizabeth
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“Something of You” by Matthew Turner
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“Coffee drops” by Dumisan Khumalo
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“Medallions of Wonderful” by Mary Capper
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Title: Olive Bread
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