Write a story about someone who travels to the future, and isn’t happy about how they’ve been remembered.

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“In a Flash” by Ipshita Majumdar

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“Escaping again, Zohra?” Sunny Gehlot called out to me as I almost closed the door behind. It was my mother’s memorial service and I was determined not to stay. He wasn’t entirely wrong, this was my last attempt at finding some peace away from the clicks, the microphones and the media ruckus that accompanied my mother, Purvi Mistry. Instead, I swivelled about and thrust the door open, reentering the usually empty house, which teemed with staffers dressed in white. Good children do not talk back.My mother popped up in my head as usual.&n...

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“Foiled Again” by Mar Café

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Abracadabra adjusted his bowtie. From one of the many hidden pockets of his tuxedo, he pulled a deck of cards. He would pass the time as he waited the way he always did: with a magic trick. He was perched on the edge of the huge stone fountain in Millennium Plaza: a park nestled among the skyscrapers situated at the exact center point of the city. Shuffling the cards in a most ostentatious display, he called out to a group of passing teenagers: "Hey, kids! You want to see a card trick?" The teens approached with caution. It wasn't everyd...

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“Travel Time” by Patricia Green

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As Lindsay stood in the elevator, she was thinking about the Travel Company she was about to visit, again. The last time she was here, they had promised they would send her on a fantastic holiday, somewhere she had never been before. She had not heard from them for over a month, until today. The Manager had called her early, and asked her to come in, as her holiday was ready. The elevator opened and Lindsay walked out into the offices. Something was wrong, this isn’t where she was supposed to be. “Can I help You?” A pretty young woman with...

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“People Of Tomorrow” by Ankita Chaurasia

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The sun was particularly harsh today but the pickles seemed happy and bubbly, yawning as I opened the lids of their jars to spread them out. Their cheerfulness rubbed off on me too. The secret consignment of mangoes that I had received that morning was also partially responsible for my joy. It had been raining for days on end, a spell that made one wonder if the sun had somehow been extinguished by a gutsy gale. But it had now returned and brought along with it the hope of father's return. He had been gone for a month now. Clearly, t...

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“Broken Legacy” by Y N

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Once. Once upon a time, my name was spoken to be feared and admired. I was rumored to be a demon that defeated an entire army with his bare hands. Once, I had a family who cherished me, and a little sister I had to look after. Once, I believed that my name would be spoken for generations to be admired and loved, and to be known as another hero in the line of history. However, that didn’t happen. I had decided to visit home for the holidays. I was excited to see my younger sister again, who was about ten years younger than me. It was alrea...

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“GRANDMA'S DIARY” by PAMELA ABWAO

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GRANDMA’S DIARY “I lie on the couch. One of my eyes is almost shut. Derek gave me some milk on my blue saucer but, Paddy the family Labrador retriever came rushing forcing me to jump and observe as he licks all the milk. Derek came in picked the saucer and took the beast out of the room. I I study the children as they come in. “Hey Derry, ...

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“REMEMBERED ” by Vickie Culbertson

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. REMEMBERED Transported into a future I was no part of. It has been twenty years and I have cryonics and time travel to thank for this experience. The definition of cryonics is the practice of freezing a person who has died of a disease in the hopes of rest...

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“Lif” by Samria David

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“I thank God I’m alive…” I am not that big a fan of Frank Sinatra but this song and these lyrics make my eyes brim with tears. I swig the drink in my hand trying not to shame myself in public and ask Rosa for another round. “You okay buddy?” she asks while handing me over my drink. “Just one of those days, you know how businessmen’s lives ar...

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“The Return of Yesterday” by Brennan Bilberry

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It was 1962, Keith Miller is very proud of his happy little life. He has a wife and a son. He has a stable job in accounting. And frankly, he is very content.One ordinary day his son, Derek was being very stubborn. "Father!! I want to go to the carnival it will only be here for one day the entire year." Derek whines. "I know, but your father has some very important work to finish" Keith's Wife Beth chimes in. "No, It's alright dear I will take him to the carnival if wants to go so badly" Keith smiled at his son lovingly "What do yo...

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“Hard work and its rewards” by Milja Luomala

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I had a good feeling about this one. All the tests so far had gone as they should. This might be it. As exhausted as I was after the long day of work, I couldn’t wait to tell my husband about my day. He was a biochemist too, but he focused mainly on bacterial diseases. Even if the clock was nearing 11 pm, I knew he would still be up watching breaking bad. “Frank!” I yelled as soon as I stepped in through the front door. “Geez, Lydia, my heart nearly jumped out of my throat!” he screamed in shock. “Sorry!” I yelled back as I took off my c...

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“Damaged” by Miss Kandulna

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When I opened my eyes, I saw myself standing infront of someone's backyard. For the near view, I went close to look upon that apartment. The gate automatically opened and robo welcomed me and asked for my entry, whom I'm going to visit in the apartment such formalities. I was so amazed by seeing a robo because till now I haven't seen any human figure so I concluded that this is a robo world for sure.I donno what to answer so I anonymously answered the robot's questions. I was uplifting by the elevated floor which was taking me to my stop. Su...

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“The Mysterious Mr. Lee” by Sue Marsh

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They Mysterious Mr. Lee Suzanne Marsh Professor Kent McMaster glanced around the classroom. He sighed, he was lecturing on General Robert E. Lee today. He had done a great deal of research for this lecture. He thought how statues were being desecrated, torn down, schools renamed. General Lee appeared to be a main target, of the unrest that plagued the country in 2020. “Today's topic is General Robert Edward Lee, CSA, a man of his time. Lee, was first and foremost a Virginian, who chose his state over the United States. I want to give you...

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“In 50 years...” by Deepika Viswanath

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Time travel is not real. At least that's what people tell me. I'm not one to believe in deep theories or go into long discussions into what our world will look like in the future. I am all about living life in the moment. But sometimes when I looked in the mirror, I wondered how I'd be like, 50 years from now. I'd be around 70 or so. Most importantly, I would like to know, how I would be remembered by those who know me. Would I be remembered for being a good person, or for being someone who took life for granted? I had no idea why I was t...

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“Are you Real?” by Art⋲mis Xx

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The whir of machines drowned out when Kaleina felt her mind bend into impossible shapes and her body contort as they whipped her through time and space. The pain and pressure built up in her chest until she felt as if she would snap. But as she opened her eyes, all the agony had faded away. But it was almost immediately replaced by a heavy aching in her chest. Her golden-brown eyes flit across the empty streets which were abandoned. Blown to pieces and burned to the ground. But why? She found a poster of her face, Prisoner 567, cracked and d...

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“Unimaginable Satisfaction” by UJJWAL DUTTA

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Nishikanta has a very happy family. He has three sons and two daughters. All are married and they too are leading more or less happy families. Nishikanta has amassed a lot of wealth through his industry and sheer intelligence. He was born with an aptitude on how to amass wealth. He still contributes a lot to the expansion of the monetary and landed property of the joint family. He still works very hard from morning to evening. He is too contented with his own domestic life and the way things are going on. His sons and their daughters in law ...

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Write a story about someone who travels to the future, and isn’t happy about how they’ve been remembered.

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✍️ 131 stories

“In a Flash” by Ipshita Majumdar

“Foiled Again” by Mar Café

“Travel Time” by Patricia Green

“People Of Tomorrow” by Ankita Chaurasia

“Broken Legacy” by Y N

“GRANDMA'S DIARY” by PAMELA ABWAO

“REMEMBERED ” by Vickie Culbertson

“Lif” by Samria David

“The Return of Yesterday” by Brennan Bilberry

“Hard work and its rewards” by Milja Luomala

“Damaged” by Miss Kandulna

“The Mysterious Mr. Lee” by Sue Marsh

“In 50 years...” by Deepika Viswanath

“Are you Real?” by Art⋲mis Xx

“Unimaginable Satisfaction” by UJJWAL DUTTA

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Write a humorous story about the descendant of someone remembered for an insignificant act.

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