#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
“Rest Stop” by Terri Harrington
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“Trapped Until 98” by James Estonanto
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“Why Am I Here?” by Jack Morgan
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“Good George my boy” by Cal Emery
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“Loved” by Maryum Usman
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“Life contains both burning witches and white unicorns” by Habiba Adel
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“Better Late than Never” by Dafne Flego
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“The One Who Got Away” by Selena Schwarz
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“The name itself speak all” by Miss Kandulna
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“First Day of School” by Jenee Hunter
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“A Young Dream Falls Short” by Uday Doiphode
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“Stolen Library ” by Rosie Garcia
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“My Victorian Suitor” by Jade Stanford
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“The Civil War Kid” by Greg Gorman
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Title: Olive Bread
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