Write a story that takes place in the same building but in two very different time periods.

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“Times Like These” by Robert Vucsko

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Times Like These The building appeared to float out of the morning mist as the two rounded a corner. The friends had been riding since dawn, and the weather had cooled suddenly. After riding hard for three hours, they both slowed. “Stop?” asked the companion. “Yup,” answered his friend. “How’s your camelback doing?” his friend asked, as he pulled-off his riding gloves and dismounted. “It’s full. Down to one bottle though…should be plenty.” his companion answered. They rested their bicycles against a knee-high platfo...

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“Magical Menagerie ” by Azalea Young

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Liz 2019 Liz casts her eyes around the place, a once over of everything as she steps into the building. She doesn’t know exactly why she does it--she’s never been here before so why should she look around as if she’s looking for differences? But she had studied the address outside, and it matches the one on the slip of paper in her hand. This is it. This is where Nana had wanted her to come. The only question is why. Nana was always a little off, one of those eccentric old ladies who owned lots of cool things and would tell you the stori...

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“The House That Made Us” by CJ K

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TW: drug abuse The House That Made Us 1970 It hurt. Everything hurt. When we were kids, it was easy. We fell in love and life was simple. Now we are grown and everything is complicated. I wanted to stop her from leaving this house that we made a home. Stop her from walking away from the memories we shared together, but the words could not come out of my mouth. Sherrie had left, she was gone and all I had left of her was the smell of her hair on her pillow that she laid her head on every night next to me. We talked about the fut...

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“A Family Secret” by LM Konkel-Dixon

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Present Day If someone had asked Neri a week ago that she would be in North Rim City, STATE to clear an ancestral estate she inherited, she would have told them they were crazy. Yet here she is, riding in the back of a taxi cab with her best friend Iki on the way to the grand North Dale Estate, once home to the wealthiest family in all of North Rim in 1920. She had no idea she had any relation to the family under her grandfather, who she never met, passed away leaving the entire estate in her name. "I still feel as if I'm dreaming." "Inherit...

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“Elsewhere” by Shemn C

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Dear Resident, I really do not know how to start this. It’s an absurd idea really. But I thought it would be a rather, interesting sort of thing for whoever stumbles upon my letters. I’m writing to you, from the past. I sincerely hope this works and these letters are found only when I am long gone and unreachable. Please forgive me for my messiness, it is a stressful time for everyone. It’s winter currently. I’ve always liked the winter season. Many of my comrades disagree, as they dislike the need for...

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“Haunting Of Verdica” by Jerome Burch

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It wasn’t supposed to happen- but it did. Marie threw her duffle in the car trunk and bellowed for the two children to enter. Tears decorated her face, make-up by drowsiness. Her heart was full yet empty. She hastily forced herself in, strapping the seatbelt on. She took a deep breath, then another one. Marie was on the verge of bawling. She didn’t expect it. It all happened as fast as time itself. She took a glance at the children- her children. “Anna,” she took a deep breath, “Anna, what’s… what’s, that in your hand?” Anna had been d...

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“The Curse of Morgana Pendragon” by Mike Garrigan

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Junior’s eyes sparkled as he unclasped his mother’s diamond bracelet from her wrist. She didn’t notice.“John, I just don’t understand why we can’t take from principal,” she said. “Evelyn, I’ve told you, as trustee, I am forbidden to withdraw in that manner,” Father said.They had been at it for an hour. Mother wanted money for a fur coat. She told Junior that if they asked Father about it while he was at work, eventually, if they were persistent enough, Father would shoo her away with whatever she needed.“But it’s our money, John. I don’...

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“Angels’ house” by Blithe Anastasia

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The windows of the house flickered sadly. The wax flowed slowly down the red trunk of the candle. A soft whisper carved into the silence. The darkness had already absorbed almost all the dim light sources, but the mere glow of the stars shining incessantly. "You have to hurry, and remember, as soon as you get there to visit Abigail Clover." She will understand. Come on, hurry! You have to go- the old woman's teary gaze aimed at her black eyes.- We love you so much, Mary, my little Mary! They embraced. "God bless you, Mrs. Johnson, thank you ...

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“Lanchester and Benson ” by Ashley Shi

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Diane Lanchester stands at the foot of an imposing, red brick building, observing the details of the structure while she waits for a fellow employee to show her where she will work. It’s a sunny day and she is not on edge, and so she stands there waiting, raven-black tresses floating amongst the light breeze of an early April afternoon. It’s 2024. There’s a strange familiarity in the building, though she’s never been here in her life- deja vu, she would call it, though she has never felt it before. It’s almost tinged with dread, but ...

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“Recurrance” by Alison Clayton

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I hear the dry rasp in the throat of the person lying on the bed in the dark wooden chamber. The candle flickers against the rough planks on the floor, strewn with dirty straw bedding and rush coverings. Nothing fresh can be found; the city walls and gates are closed to outsiders. Those inside are left to take their chances- those outside stay well away. The flame sheds little light but I can see the shadow of death hiding behind the oak beams of the ceiling, taunting and tempting and yet offering a glorious release. With every rustle of the...

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“Two Times an Inn and Tavern” by Chris Rohe

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It was early spring in the heart of the Kentucky countryside and the year was 1779. A stone structure had just been finished near the crossroads of two dirt wagon trails. The structure was two stories with the first floor being entirely built from limestone while the second story was a mixture of lighter sandstone and wood. The first floor contained a great hearth and a large open area with two long wooden tables with parallel benches that could seat up to five diners at each side. A few smaller tables were also scat...

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“The Tour” by Chris Culpepper

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Welcome, welcome! Hope you've been enjoying your New York tour. I'm sure everything’s been great so far, but in the words of Al Jolson, "You ain't heard nothing yet!" Join me as we take a bite out of this big old apple by examining one of its hallmarks, the Empire State bldg. I know, it's not the tallest in town anymore. But since it opened in 1931, the Empire State Building has remained a beloved New York City landmark. And it's a favorite setting for storytellers. Why, this Art Deco skyscraper is a symbol of romance, danger, and the city...

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“To Frame Her Own Death” by Emma Rose

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- December 16, 1832 - It would be a poetic thing, to die under the stars, gazing up at the infinite abyss as I faded away into eternal darkness. The gentle snowflakes caressed my cheeks, cold and soothing, a welcome antidote to the incessant burning of my broken body, all my pain receptors screaming in protest. I idly wondered how long it would take someone to find my body, or if the wolves would get to me before anyone realized something had gone terribly wrong. I sat up, cautiously, avoiding putting pressure...

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“Flat 1, right?” by Stefania Liv

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Katherine stood there, all sweaty and covered with mud, proud of herself. The garden looked better than ever and you couldn’t even know that once the ground was covered by weeds. She sighed happily as she stepped inside to take of her dirty clothes. “Hey, honey! Sorry, I didn’t hear you coming in, I was hanging the clothes”. Stella greeted her boyfriend with a sweet kiss on the lips. “It will be hard, but I think I’ll get over it”, George said sarcastically. It was nice, finally having a place of their own. No parents, no younger siblings an...

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“The history of The Bernard” by Keishina Owoh

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(this is my first story, plz don’t be mean to me) July 2000 I never left to live in the city before, I’ve always lived in the country. I also never believed that love was the strongest force on eart. Today was the day I was going to live in an apartment named The Bernard, which means brave and hardy. When I took my first step in my new home, a strong scent of my grandma’s cologne hit me. I knew she was here. I followed the scent to the kitchen, and saw her facing the corner, was she in time out? Suddenly I heard some ...

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Write a story that takes place in the same building but in two very different time periods.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 154 stories

“Times Like These” by Robert Vucsko

“Magical Menagerie ” by Azalea Young

“The House That Made Us” by CJ K

“A Family Secret” by LM Konkel-Dixon

“Elsewhere” by Shemn C

“Haunting Of Verdica” by Jerome Burch

“The Curse of Morgana Pendragon” by Mike Garrigan

“Angels’ house” by Blithe Anastasia

“Lanchester and Benson ” by Ashley Shi

“Recurrance” by Alison Clayton

“Two Times an Inn and Tavern” by Chris Rohe

“The Tour” by Chris Culpepper

“To Frame Her Own Death” by Emma Rose

“Flat 1, right?” by Stefania Liv

“The history of The Bernard” by Keishina Owoh

🌟 Similar prompts

Set your story in a major city that your character has a love-hate relationship with.

Start your story with the line, “That’s the thing about this city…”

Write about someone fighting to change their city neighborhood for the better.

Write about someone fighting to keep their city neighborhood the same.

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