Write a story that involves a flashback.

Posted in Fiction on Oct 26, 2022

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“Someday, But Not Today” by Nicole G

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This story contains themes or mentions of adoption, mental health issues, and physical violence. “Um…Ms…Assistant District Attorney, ma’am?” a small voice said on the other side of the door of Samantha Martino, Manhattan ADA. Samantha waved her in. “Ms. Martino is fine. Come on in. I don’t bite.” A young woman in her early 20s walked through the door–olive skin, thick black hair stacked in a bun, tall with long legs, looked like she ran track. “Hi, Ms. Martino. I’m Lexi Walker. I came to talk about my recent…charge.” She looked...

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“Remember When ” by T S

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She ran out of the front door. “Hey! You’ve got the wrong hou-” She looked down at the label on the package: Beverly Ross 429 Winer Rd Clery, MI “Wait, it’s actually mine?!” she thought. Confusion filled her face as she returned to the warmth of her home. She placed the package on the counter as she opened her Amazon App to see her recent purchases. Nothing. It was the week before Christmas so this would be completely unshocking except she had received all of her anticipated gifts already. So who was this one from? ...

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“The Fragments She Left Behind” by Amy Hong

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I lit my cigarette. The tip glowed red, like the fiery bellows of an angry dragon. I took a drag. During the summertime she’d always take me somewhere fun. Most of the time, it would be a surprise. I might’ve walked through the front door soaking wet from a water balloon fight with the neighborhood kids, but she’d usher me to the car nevertheless. And as I’d sit in the front seat, my clothes soaking through the seatbelt, she’d turn her face to smile at me. “We’re going to Disney!” she would shout. We never went to Disney. But ...

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“The Gift of a Glimpse” by Karen Eaves

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The Gift of a Glimpse “What ya got there?” “Somethingggggg,” his small lips puckered before wobbling into a silly grin. Young sapphire eyes sparkled with anticipation as my son anxiously waited to reveal the surprise clutched behind his back. My husband smiled, his lithe frame propped casually against the fridge. Blond hair, still damp from a shower, framed his tanned face. A rush of hopelessly tender sensations washed over me triggered by the sight of him. “Mark, are you ready to give Mommy her present? &nbs...

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“Treasured Memories” by Rebecca Himmel Glassman

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Rachel was sitting on her front porch. It was late afternoon, around 4 pm. It had been hot all day and finally, it seemed the heat was letting up a bit. A fine breeze was blowing through the trees and Rachel wanted to take advantage of it. She had just spent the better part of the day cleaning out her attic, and it had been stifling up there. She needed just a few minutes to cool off before she tackled the rest of the job. Rachel and Marc were downsizing. They had raised their family in this home, and spent well over forty years here, but n...

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“The Civilian” by Cody Cooper

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WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND IMPLIED SEXUAL VIOLENCE. PLEASE BE ADVISED. “Grandpa, we are studying the California War of Independence in our history class, and we must do a report. Mom told me to ask you about it. Here I am, asking. So, what do you know about that?” Brandon asked me with an air of reluctance. Through the video chat screen, I could see he was rolling his eyes asking me despite his eyes being half-hidden behind his long, curly bangs. It’s hard to tell what...

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“Something to Fear” by Scott Harris

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SOMETHING TO FEAR Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) gently enters the eerily calm water, reassuring Brody (Roy Scheider) that everything will be OK. Spielberg’s masterful soundtrack plays a haunting background. Brody nervously awaits Hooper’s return, adorned in his childlike orange life vest. Hooper carefully investigates the heavily damaged hull of an abandone...

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“Recollections” by Paige Turner

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Click! You put on the turning signal and veer your car right onto Riverock Lane. As you drive by the various houses on the street, you excitedly single out a few, saying quietly, “Oh! Olivia's house! I remember when we – and Lisa’s!” You fondly remember the happy times when you and your friends would go over to each other’s houses for milk and cookies, a movie marathon, or sometimes a slumber party. Today is one of your few days off from work. Your parents moved to a nursing home about a year ago and had given the house to you. You h...

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“A Part of The Story” by Angela Zimmerling

Submitted to Contest #140

The news of Great Granny’s deadness is wrapped up and sealed in a black rimmed envelope. The envelope and the letter inside it are the colour of a caramel milkshake with chocolate sprinkles. Their edges look like someone’s melt-glued a licorice whip to them. I touched the paper to my tongue - to taste. Why not? Neither the envelope or the letter are licorice or caramel flavoured. Great Granny said to investigate things for myself. If I don’t investigate, I’ll never find my own answers. An answer is like a favourite chocolate, or a pretty ...

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“Uncanny Rings and Wishes” by Jessica Cox

Submitted to Contest #140

“Mira, girl, you gotta help. I’m losing everything.” My best friend, Manny, drags me through the house party to the game room. “We’ve got the original ping-pong champion now, Llywelyn,” Manny brags, and he shoves me into the spotlight. “You’re going down, Little Prince!” My heart stops. All the fun is sucked out of the room. The ease I felt moments ago is replaced with dread and a sick sloshing in my stomach. I want to run away. I want to throw something at the smug face staring at me and watch it shatter into a million pieces. Standing ...

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“Love Beyond the Stars” by Logan Hessek

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In all of his years, there was one day that Lee liked to look back on more than any other besides his marriage and the birth of his three children. Thinking about it always gave him a broad smile. “What is it, dear?” Dana asked. “You look very happy right now.” Lee looked over at her as they both swung back and forth on the glider in the back of their house. Her wrinkled skin was aged with moles, protruding veins, and liver spots. The gray hair on her head was wrapped in a neat bun. And the hazel eyes behind her glasses shone with a blinding...

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Write a story that involves a flashback.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 71 stories

“Someday, But Not Today” by Nicole G

“Remember When ” by T S

“The Fragments She Left Behind” by Amy Hong

“The Gift of a Glimpse” by Karen Eaves

“Treasured Memories” by Rebecca Himmel Glassman

“The Civilian” by Cody Cooper

“Something to Fear” by Scott Harris

“Recollections” by Paige Turner

“A Part of The Story” by Angela Zimmerling

“Uncanny Rings and Wishes” by Jessica Cox

“Love Beyond the Stars” by Logan Hessek

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with the narrator or a character saying “I remember…”

Write about a character with an unreliable memory.

End your story with total oblivion.

Write a story inspired by a memory of yours.

Contest #140

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$250

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Contest entries

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