Write a story about someone who can pause time or re-live old memories at will.

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“Tucker and the Blonde Puppy” by Clara Wilde

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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."Violet found that principle rather hard to understand. All the quotes from all the dusty books in all the cobweb-laced libraries seemed to look over people like her: people who could stop time.If Violet had to divide her identity into two parts, she would put her strange ability on one side and her coping mechanisms on the other side. That was ironic because Violet didn't have coping mechanisms. She lied and pretended and twisted her way away from moving on in only the sl...

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“The Girl That Couldn't” by Harmony Douglas

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She stared at the door to her best friends bathroom the sound of her beating heart filled her ears as she tried to calm her breathing. She knew what laid behind that door, and that scared her even more. She was already too late, she was always too late. Tightening her grip around the doorknob she twisted it open. As the door slowly creaked open she saw as her friend Ethan fell to the floor. The blood that should be in his veins flood from his wrist, and onto the floor. Avery the girl that couldn’t. The girl who could stop him. Av...

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“The Woman of Wonder” by Ronda Everson

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I have a friend that only history knows. She calls me from time to time to visit in her tepee and teach me. When I leave and come back, no one knows I'm gone. She has powers that the white man doesn't know. Her life was in 1772, a time that there where only the original people here, in a place they now call Oklahoma. She was the queen of the prairie, the wind swept, hot desert, but she could make it seem like a cool paradise. She was the most talented shaman of all the peoples. People now a days think only men did her job, but they ha...

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“The Memory Box” by Vanissa Mcmillon

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I ran my fingers alongside the rustic frame of a box, a very old one. It had been passed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. The memory box always comforted me when I longed for my mother's arms but never again will I feel her warmth. She died nearly a year ago when I had discovered it in her room addressed to me. At first, I thought it was a jewelry box, an empty box with a tune, but when I winded it back the tune must have put me out because I was sure I was dreaming. “Mommy, I love you this much!” six-year-old me hel...

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“The Train of Time” by Makrine Tskipurishvili

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I have always thought that time was the longest train running in the vast field that has no borders. I am standing there in front of the massive train and watch it pass. Each carriage of it probably equals to less than a second in our world meaning it has an infinite number of carriages. Each carriage is a memory of some moment. It goes so fast. The time. The train.It goes and never even thinks about stopping or coming back.It goes and takes all the sweet moments with it.The sweet moments I want to embrace once again.If only I could stop the...

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“Shopping Spree” by Catherine Northrup

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Vale was bustling as the morning market opened and merchants began hawking their wares. Sunlight gleamed off of finely gilt chalices and other vessels at a goldsmith’s stall. Farmers set out fresh produce across the way from the shoemaker arranging an appealing display. Next to the shoemaker a tailor draped woven fabrics for perusal. Down a nearby street just off the market square, the scent of fresh baked bread and sizzling meats filled the air. Strolling along with the morning crowd of shoppers, Altan was getting his ear talked off, all th...

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“Shoes Forgotten” by Amanda Mitchum

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Steven flicked his hand and the scene around him started to change. It was a slow movement at first - the sun returned to its peak in the east, all was dark, and then the moon rose from the west. It sped up, and soon, the moon was gone and the sun rose in the west. Time was moving backwards as the sun and moon did their dance so fast that they blurred into a straight line across the sky. Light dimmed and brightened in turn as the grass underneath him changed into gleaming white sand. And then, as quickly as the unnatural movem...

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“Dirty Laundry of Time” by Brandon Barkey

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I hate doing laundry.One time is okay, takes like ten minutes. But then in two days, it starts all over. It’ll be that way unto death. I wonder how many laundry baskets I’ll vanquish before then…I can’t go on like this. I have better things to do. A concerto to write, children to raise. Oh that’s right, my children are all gone…I hate silence. It’s always so silent when folding laundry. I’d rather die than fold another sock.I need help. Honestly, my whole life has become as predictable and dull as folding laundry. Maybe if I can find joy in ...

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“The Memobrarian” by Lunyzbreid L

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"Hi, sir. How can I help you?""I need to recover information from the memory of my late grandmother to cover a hole in my investigation.""What is the date of her disappearance?""She left us on the tenth of January, 2135.""Ok, we should have her memories as the Memory-Catchers have stored them since 2042. Would you like to check this here or at home?""I can do it here. Hopefully, I've gotten all the right clues to access the memory I need. How long would it take for you to access it?""At least two hours. This is not an exact science."While th...

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“Broken Chains ” by Said Y

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It was cloudy that day and Timothy wasn’t in the mood for a walk. Usually on his mornings walks he was always cheerful and friendly but today he felt differently. Lately, Timothy felt moody and groggy. His neighbors and co-workers complained to Timothy that he wasn’t his usual self, he always responded “I don’t know what it is, I just haven’t been feeling the moment.” People always smile “Don’t worry it will get better” or “Been there before” and Timothy’s favorite response is “You gotta find the spark and make your life more bri...

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“Dream Love Time Curse ” by Jean Branson

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Dream Love Time CurseThe moon shone brightly, my face heating up. The stars were out and it was Halloween. My inner Witch was flowing strong everything in her wanted this person. My mind was made up, I was going to ask her. On the morrow, the sun shines brightly, my energy flowing through my body. I hurried to her house, her face in my mind. Sure I was mostly just going to get a 'thank you', but I didn't care. I had arrived and knocked on her door or rather to her as she was already waiting for me outside. She ran to me as I ran to her.&nbsp...

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“Never forgotten” by Kim Owens

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"Hey, you ladies need anything?" The young man paused at his words. He immediately felt like the young women would not take kindly to his offer and he recanted his words. "I mean I can get it for you if you'd like." The young women turned around and looked incredulously at him. The one to the right was the one he had eyed for the last 20 minutes in his car. Of course, he would not tell her that. She was gorgeous. Her small dark brown afro, glasses and braces are what caught him. He was just sitting in his ...

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“His Eyes” by Scarlett Ambrosa

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I'm staring into the cold, blue sky and it meets my gaze with nothing but a gust of wind. I glance around the sand and the surrounding trees, all beckoning to the call of the ocean. The beach hardly has any people during this time of the year, but I quite like the frigidness that this place has to offer. It's quiet. Serene. It helps me clear my thoughts and find a way to relax; to step away from the ongoing battle that rages in my head. I turn around and look at the icy waters. That blue shade. It looks exactly like his eyes. His eyes. Those...

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“You Can't Change the Future” by Izzy Slone

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I sighed. This wasn't going to be easy. They always asked, there was nothing I could do to stop it. So I had to come up with something on the spot, or else tell them the truth. Which, obviously, I couldn't do. "I have a photographic memory. Really." I said, half-closing my eyes. "But you weren't even there, Kaleb. How do you know about that time?" She asked. "I saw it happen as I was walking by. Trust me, I remember." She furrowed her brow. "Seriously? You remember seeing me buy flowers for Jane fourteen years ago? How is that even possi...

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“Snow and Oranges ” by Skye Bailey

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Regen Janson awoke with a start and sat up in bed. She blinked hard, then wiped the snow from the corners of her eyes. Looking to the dusty, pink moomin alarm clock next to her bed, the same one she'd had since she was seven years old, she saw that it was 03:00 am on the dot. She lay back down on her back and stared up at the ceiling. Her pillow was wet and cold but instead of moving away she waited for the snow to fade away like it usually did. She stayed still for a minute, then two, before she sat up again. She pulled the pillow onto her ...

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Write a story about someone who can pause time or re-live old memories at will.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 65 stories

“Tucker and the Blonde Puppy” by Clara Wilde

“The Girl That Couldn't” by Harmony Douglas

“The Woman of Wonder” by Ronda Everson

“The Memory Box” by Vanissa Mcmillon

“The Train of Time” by Makrine Tskipurishvili

“Shopping Spree” by Catherine Northrup

“Shoes Forgotten” by Amanda Mitchum

“Dirty Laundry of Time” by Brandon Barkey

“The Memobrarian” by Lunyzbreid L

“Broken Chains ” by Said Y

“Dream Love Time Curse ” by Jean Branson

“Never forgotten” by Kim Owens

“His Eyes” by Scarlett Ambrosa

“You Can't Change the Future” by Izzy Slone

“Snow and Oranges ” by Skye Bailey

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Write about someone who works an average job — but incorporate elements of magic into it.

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