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 The Sands of Time” by Immanuel Mensah

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In the Sands of Time As the dawn gradually gives way for the penetrating light of the day, Cody kneels before what seems to be a tomb mounted in his memory. As the confusion of the situation he finds himself plunge his already weary mind; the eeriness of the wind and the ghostly silence of the place, he slowly makes out the words chiseled on the grave before him; In Memory of Cody Walker (1985 – 2019). His Guitar Played the Music of His Soul, Beloved Son and Brother. As if th...

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“You did good” by Milán S.S

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“I'm ready, Beetle, let’s go see how people remember me...us in a few decades” said Valmoda, the not-so-evil supervillain from TallHills Town. She was raised by a long line of normal, boring people. That kind that never gets in trouble, the bullies that teachers love and never apologise. Valmoda, who was named Valerie by her mom, was… not like them. Moving around all the time, having bad grades because she couldn't sit still, not many friends, and, according to her parents, she was “only good at being bad”. For years she felt like an o...

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“WHATEVER WILL WILLS (PART 2)” by Dolapo Omoleme

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Will maintained his position in the line as he was led down the path with the others. He didn’t know where they were headed, but he wasn’t eager to find out. He had heard stories about the life after death, but he never believed them. At a young age, he had frequented the neighborhood worship center with his mother and siblings, he remembered what the preacher said would happen to those who had no faith in the Supreme. If that was the fate he was being led to, he didn’t want anything to do with it. “Where are we going?” he whispered to the...

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“life's a roller coaster” by Amber Hartung

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Life’s a roller coaster Why does it have to become a roller coaster? With all the ups and downs, I am starting to get sick so like many other I will have to stop the ride to get off so...

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“Dear Olive, Sincerely Future Peggy” by Jessica Drennan

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Olive, I know you’re having the time of your life in Corfu right now, and you’re not thinking about anything except where the best bars are and which streets in Santorini have the coolest cafes, and that’s good--I’m glad you got to get away before college, freshman year is always hectic. You probably haven’t been expecting to get a letter from your busy sister who’s off at her dream internship in D.C because as I’ve said time and again, who even writes letters anymore? But this is really important and you never answer your phone because you...

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“Time travel regrets. ” by Kristen Cloney

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I had always wanted to know what I would grow up to be or what I would Be leaving behind i of course always had high hopes, i had never actually thought that I would get to know until now. scientists finally invented a time machine of sorts only showing small glimpses into the past or present its Still being worked on, still in its early testing fazes, hopefully one day we could actually interact with the people or stay there longer then 8 minutes But for now it is awesome. even though it’s not at its finest they still started renting th...

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“The Voice that He fell in Love with. ” by HBR Patel

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“What’s the delay, Trina?” asked Ron “One moment, sir. There was a resurge. Fixing it in a few seconds.” replied Trina, the AI Bot instantly. “We are ready to go, Ron. Which date you would like to visit?” asked the Trina “Wait a minute. Let me refer to it one more time.” saying that Ron continued reading the manual. He was going through it for one more time, in case something went wrong in the future and he had to act on his own without Trina. He dropped the book on the table and adjusted his backpack. That backpack contained all th...

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“Sweet-Bitter taste fruits” by Rodica Niculescu

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On a scorching summer day, Stefan leaves his life on this Earth. He goes to a better world. He leaves at the sunset as if following the path of the golden globe beyond the horizon. Yes, he is or... he was being in the autumn of life, but he would have had much to say on the furrows of the dearly worked land, in the Transylvanian village where he was a man of honor.I'm looking at my brother with my eyes open and I don't find him at all in that soulless body whose lips will never again be calling me, ”Grigore, my bro'.” I lean with my elbows o...

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“The Famous Singer” by Megan Maguire

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"Carlos, I can't believe that you wrote another award-winning album," my mom told me as she walked into my house. "I know, it's so crazy to think about!" I replied taking a bag from her hands and putting it on the counter. "I bought dinner and we're going to have a party for you tomorrow to celebrate." "Alright, but please don't invite too many people." "I promise." After we ate dinner, my mom left and I started to think of new song ideas. I don't know how long I had been writing but I woke up to my mom's dog jumping on me. "You fe...

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“Is It a Wonderful Life?” by Maureen Horst

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Shards of light filtered into Henry’s eyes splitting his brain like a chainsaw through glass. Attempting to sit up brought the pain clear through his skull and he lay back down gingerly. As the chainsaw calmed a bit, he once again tried opening his eyes except this time with added care. He was lying on his back, his head awkwardly angled at the base of a very big oak tree. Painstakingly, he examined himself before rising again. His normally impeccable hair was now matted and felt slightly damp interwoven with a few twigs and leaves. He wince...

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“To Decide” by Cornerstone Hyacinth

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My heart thumped heavily with anxiety, as I waited and listened. Rolling for the umpteenth time on my bed, I glanced at the time in the alarm device; 2:17 am. If I hadn't known my father well, I'd have thought him completely rid of sleep. But I knew more, all the same. Daybreak, mom wakes me up to clear off the flask of cold coffee with the mugs.. But that has been the everyday routine, even before dad took on this one project. The Ultimate Project, he had called it. One that could change our family's status forever. Though the machine had b...

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“Mother” by Amaris Moran

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Once upon a time, there is a young girl who dreams to have a beautiful family. She dreams of having a good husband and perfect family. She told herself while looking at the stars at night that she will have it no matter what. She is laying at her bed and then, her daydream broke by calling her name. “Mirai! Come down here!” her mother shout at her name. “Wait! Mother! I am coming!” she said in a little voice. When she down from her bedroom, her mother hit her by a broom then shout at her. “Why are you in your bedroom!? Yo...

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“Dead and Not-So-Gone” by Megan Snyder

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...And I’m back! Yes, I know you buried me over 15 years ago and have made peace with my passing, but I was bored. Death is dull. You just roam around haunting those who’ve wronged you. And those people died years ago. The past few years have been unbearably dreary. So, I took the first chance I found to come back to you, my children. If only you were easier to find… But first, to my dear Bill: I loved you for so long. You and I have shared so many things; I’m surprised you’re not here with me, haunting the world. I see, as I gaze at...

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“Dressed To Rule” by Jovan Ivančević

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Caesar was furious. Others around this magnificent, large and exceptional table tried to calm him down. Without any success, as usual. “Giving my name, my name of divine origin, sharing my dignitas[1], my dignitas of Roman origin to dogs, four-legged little silly shit-whenever-I-can dogs. This is disgrace, this is blasphemy, this is… I have no words for it.” Like always during the meeting of significant historical figures, an annual event, although time isn’t any category in their current dimension. Annually, it meant this could be next mil...

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“The Return of Will” by Mariam Mansuryan

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Shakespeare has written plays not only as a legacy to England, but tales that have stirred up souls all across the world. We know of his Hamlet, chasing the ghost of his father and seeking the death of his uncle. We know of Lady Macbeth desperately trying to wash blood off her criminal hands. We know of Romeo screaming - "Juliet, my Juliet!" But what we don't know is of one fine miracle which occurred in a public London school, when the teacher did not weigh the potential impact of his words upon looked at his class from behind a pair of...

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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 The Sands of Time” by Immanuel Mensah

“You did good” by Milán S.S

“WHATEVER WILL WILLS (PART 2)” by Dolapo Omoleme

“life's a roller coaster” by Amber Hartung

“Dear Olive, Sincerely Future Peggy” by Jessica Drennan

“Time travel regrets. ” by Kristen Cloney

“The Voice that He fell in Love with. ” by HBR Patel

“Sweet-Bitter taste fruits” by Rodica Niculescu

“The Famous Singer” by Megan Maguire

“Is It a Wonderful Life?” by Maureen Horst

“To Decide” by Cornerstone Hyacinth

“Mother” by Amaris Moran

“Dead and Not-So-Gone” by Megan Snyder

“Dressed To Rule” by Jovan Ivančević

“The Return of Will” by Mariam Mansuryan

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