Write about a character discovering something new about their past that changes how they remember an important moment.

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“Family Tree” by Mark D

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Family Tree When I was just six years old, living in Fairhope, Alabama, a man knocked at our front door. My father, John Smith, peered through the curtains in the living room to get a peek at who was outside. Immediately, he let go of the curtains, turned to my mom, Jane, and said in his New York accent, “Janey, maybe it’s best you two should play downstairs.” Without hesitating, Ma picked me up and we hurried downstairs, closing the door behind us. I didn’t know what was going on, but something wasn’t right. ...

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“Ghosts of the Past” by Chris Buono

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The memories all rush in like water through a collapsed dam. Dylan felt his heart tighten as his vision blurred over. Breathing grew increasingly difficult as Dylan developed the sensation of his mind flying through space at light speed. Twenty-two years of questions now answered. The now twenty-nine-year-old slammed the photo of himself at seven-years-old onto the old wooden table. It had been discovered in a stack of similar images that Dylan had never seen. The little boy was standing in front of ...

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“A Turning Point and Back Again” by John Steckley

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A Turning Point and Back Again The Turning Point Still after 25 years had passed Sam could see and hear that dreadful moment in the biting senses of his mind. Sarah was his first love, his only love ever. The two of them had been going out for months and they were just about to graduate from high school. Her parents were very conservative and strict, and monitored her activities very carefully, so they hadn’t had sex yet. That was one reason of many why he was going to propose marriage to her on the last day of school. He...

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“Mirror, Mirror” by Kathleen March

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Georgia Spicer was in the section of the Pejepscot Historical Association where the embroidery artifacts were stored. It was a large collection, because so many women had been very accomplished at using a needle and a thread and their children or grandchildren had seen fit to donate their work to the association’s museum. There was a lot that still needed to be written up. Then she heard the door open and clatter shut, and quickly went downstairs to speak with the person who had just entered. There was a woman of about seventy-five standin...

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“Sparky’s Farewell” by John K Adams

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‘Get me outta here.’ “Mark! I’m so glad you made it.” Dora gave him a hug while back-kicking the door. She stood back, took him by the shoulders and gave him a little shake. “I was afraid you wouldn’t.” “Well I did, Aunt Dora. Surprised us all.” She masked a smile with her signature frown and gave him an affectionate punch on the arm. “Come on. Have a drink. There are people here, you need to see.” Mark thought, ‘They say funerals are for the living. Who are receptions for? At least no one talks at funerals.’ He looked for familiar faces. ...

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“As a Family” by Sjan Evardsson

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The attempted assassination of Prime Minister Haidara on my seventh birthday, a bright Thursday morning, stunned the Federation and brought the city to a grinding halt. School was disrupted by the news, and the instructor left the holo on all day as we waited to see if she would survive. By the end of the school day it was obvious she would, and we went home. Throughout the block adults were crying, wandering around in shock, or silently drinking with nothing more than a sad nod between them. As children, we understood that it was an importa...

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“Forgive” by Harken Void

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The telephone cord around his neck tightened, cutting off the airflow. The chair crashed to the floor with a loud thud. The metal pipe running across the basement ceiling held Jake’s weight like he was nothing. It’s what he’ll soon be, nothing. Sharp pain and a rush of panic tore through his apathy like a hot blade. He reached at the cord, which dug deep into his neck, and tried to loosen its hold. The pain was worse than he anticipated. I’m dying, he thought in panic, legs thrashing about, hands trying to free the neck. He tried reaching fo...

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“The fire of truth turned everything into ash” by Sudesha Kar

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The fire of truth turned everything into ash The weather was very alluring, the entire area was covered with a thick sheet of snow and bright sunlight was shining everywhere. The light golden color reflecting upon the pile of snow embellished the entire surroundings. The entire scenario was ratiocinating an ecstatic mood. Its new year eve and the city was bustling with lots of people. In all those happiness Christine was sitting quietly sipping her coffee and enjoying the beautiful atmosphere in a ...

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“From, Lila” by N C

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Grammy wrapped herself into her black shawl and walked inside the Blue Tower. I’ve never been inside, but from stories I’ve heard from my mother, who had passed away 3 years ago, it was a place where other descendants from the Gizem and Liraz meet to work on their latest project, a life bringing dust to bring back the dead. The Blue Tower’s a mystery to me, with my grandma going in as a little old lady, to coming back like a bat, spreading her wings wide and proud. Gram sat on the edge of my coffin-like bed. “Lil’ Liy, what story woul...

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“Unconditional love” by Safiya Tahseen

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It was a special morning. Sohan was excited to exhibit the beautiful nest that he made for his school creativity competition. He had collected some a few dried twigs and dried grass from his garden; some lint from the household trash and corn silk from the kitchen trash. He then beautifully arranged them together like a bird's nest. For eggs, he had collected five soft, oval to round pebbles and painted them white. Since he could not think of a way to make a look-alike of a bird, he drew a bird on a piece of paper and placed it in the nest. ...

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“You Do Not Get Three Wishes” by Josh C

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It was over when I found out she had been unfaithful. I came upon them together - her and that bastard Samual Granger. That should have been the end of it. I should have burned the pictures, threw away the keepsakes and changed my number, putting the whole thing out of my mind, but I didn’t. In my bed, lying in the dark, my mind was running over everything. She said it was an accident that only happened once. But every unanswered call, every time she said she was working late, every friend she hung out with was replaying in my min...

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“The Phosphorous Stone” by ⟭⟬ Trisha⁷ Munimᵇᵗˢ ⟬⟭

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“Tautness was in the air, and it was at that moment that l felt something piercing through my skin and then slowly, gradually into my veins. As the liquid gushed through my arteries l could sense my body becoming weak and numb. Eventually after resisting all the pain l fell on the spot, unconscious.”It was Friday night a renowned archaeologist Antonio Vogel was busy working on his next excavation, he was planning to find ‘The Phosphorous Stone’. This was no ordinary stone, it was a priceless jewel that kept the Earth stable and balanced, the...

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“It's Never Too Late” by Greg Gillis

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It was the day of his estranged father’s funeral and Joseph felt uneasy being in his presence, even in death. His father’s casket sat at the front of the viewing room and a line-up of relatives and friends waited patiently for the opportunity to pay their respects. Joseph, on the other hand, hid in the shadows at the back of the room trying to avoid contact with anyone. Joseph watched his mother as she shook han...

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“Behind the walls of his Monarch ” by Maphefo Mojapelo

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Every parent cannot bare the pain and difficulty of having to bury their own seeds, even in a million years. All what parents desire is to protect, support and nurture their own seeds as they grow up, so they do whatever it takes to keep their children alive and in a good physical condition .We all know the secrets behind the throne and being a King, the King has to choose the strongest and the most sacred traditional healers of those who are available among his people with the gift of being a seer. The King has to then choose people whom ar...

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“Tapes” by John White

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I wondered where I could find a cassette player? I hadn’t had one in years. Finding a sealed envelope in my parent’s safe deposit box was a surprise, I have to say. It was all the way in the back of the box, and it had never opened after being placed in there over 30 years ago. The items inside the envelope were cassette tapes that were unmarked except being numbered 1-3. I HAD to know what was on them. My parents always seemed to have some questionable friends and associates, so the mysterious situation of their death really came as n...

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Write about a character discovering something new about their past that changes how they remember an important moment.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 139 stories

“Family Tree” by Mark D

“Ghosts of the Past” by Chris Buono

“A Turning Point and Back Again” by John Steckley

“Mirror, Mirror” by Kathleen March

“Sparky’s Farewell” by John K Adams

“As a Family” by Sjan Evardsson

“Forgive” by Harken Void

“The fire of truth turned everything into ash” by Sudesha Kar

“From, Lila” by N C

“Unconditional love” by Safiya Tahseen

“You Do Not Get Three Wishes” by Josh C

“The Phosphorous Stone” by ⟭⟬ Trisha⁷ Munimᵇᵗˢ ⟬⟭

“It's Never Too Late” by Greg Gillis

“Behind the walls of his Monarch ” by Maphefo Mojapelo

“Tapes” by John White

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Write about a character passing down their favorite childhood toy to a new generation.

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