Write about a character putting something into a time capsule.

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“Shooting Star” by Angela W

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Time meant very little to an immortal. The movies and books and stuff portrayed that pretty well, having the person chopped to pieces physically and emotionally until they really couldn’t care either way how life sliced you. And here he was, Icarus of a thousand something years, burying a time capsule in the middle of a secluded forest. For the irony, he supposed. Or just to tick it off his bucket list. His forever bucket list that was probably a car crash of words at this point. The capsule’s nesting place was big enough for a sea turt...

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“Pictured Feelings” by CJ Fowler

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“Okay, Class,” Mr. Morton announced. “Today we are going to be talking about time capsules. We’ll learn what they are, what they’re used for, and then on Friday we’re gonna make our own.” The classroom air filled with questions, whispering, and general enthusiasm from the excited fifth graders. It seemed like everybody–even the kids who often hated school–was already on board for this project and were itching to get started on their own time capsule. Everybody, except for Tyler Bronson. Tyler sat in the back of the class with his hood up a...

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“For the Years to Come” by Julia Gorbacewicz

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It seemed as if Sara’s world was burning. It did not turn upside down, it did not crumble under her feet. That would be too quick, too merciful. Her world was burning. Every breath, every movement, every single glance at her husband caused pain like she never felt before. Tears filled her eyes so that her vision went blurry. It wasn’t even that she was sad, or angry, or anything else. She was not sure what it was. It escaped her, the same way the horrible gasp did when the doctor said ‘two months’. Sara’s husband, Luke, began asking comple...

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“A 10 years Journey ” by Esther 小寿司

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"Next time I see you, will be 10 years after."I dug a deep hole and covered the black box with soil. Planted some peppermint trees around the soil as marking and walked away.My heart wondered as I walked my way home.10 years… will it be too late? Or should I never dig it out? The first time I put something into a time capsule. Feel like it’s a terrible idea after all."How's your journey?" My brother Leo asked."Not too bad”. I said, tried hard to not show my emotions."Don't think about it. Once you buried it, it already becomes a legend....

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“Messing with time” by Umme Ammara

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“Hey Alan! Look at this. I’ve finally found the right combination of ingredients and now we can make the vaccine to cure millions of people suffering from the virus”, his voice shaking with triumph and excitement, Michael banged the door open and entered into the Department of Experimental Physics. He had been here a couple of times before along with his friend and roommate Alan. They were postdocs at the Institute of Advanced Experimental Research in the city of Pasadena. They both had started working there around the sa...

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“Dear Elena” by Sophie <3

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Trigger warning: suicide ideation Putting something inside of a time capsule was something that Brandon knew was supposed to be fun, but he didn’t feel that way about it. In fact, he had been planning this for weeks now. “Brandon,” his friend Elena said, bringing him out of his trance, “what are you putting in your capsule?” “We’re not supposed to tell, Elena, remember?” “Well, yes, but- oh, you’re no fun.” She frowned. He almost wanted to tell her. Elena, this is exactly what I’m doing! But then she’...

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Write about a character putting something into a time capsule.

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✍️ 141 stories

“Shooting Star” by Angela W

“Pictured Feelings” by CJ Fowler

“For the Years to Come” by Julia Gorbacewicz

“A 10 years Journey ” by Esther 小寿司

“Messing with time” by Umme Ammara

“Dear Elena” by Sophie <3

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