Write about someone who doesn’t remember their past — and doesn’t want to.

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“Room of Regrets” by Seemless Pen

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When Jane entered the mother's room, the first thing she saw was the turquoise wallpaper, and the bed with turquoise color- her mother's favorite.Before entering the room, she had taken a deep breath, repeating what the psychiatrist had told her. Breathe, you are no longer the vulnerable child that you are, you are now strong and independent and lovable woman, and you can stand up and protect yourself.The next thing she noticed was a strong smell of antiseptic and a sickly familiar floral smell and she noticed that her mother, despite having...

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“Life after the Nightmare” by T Gordon-Hall

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On the surface his life was normal, mundane even, but fulfilling. He had a beautiful family and a job that he didn’t mind doing, and it even paid well enough for them to not struggle. A perfect scene of domestic bliss. That was all they were to anyone else, and that was all he wanted to be. A few years back he’d been in an accident, he was a bit fuzzy on the details but thankfully his wife took care of everything. It was strange, even the hospital stay was blurry so he couldn’t remember any details of the incident or his treatment until a...

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“Cory” by Coty Ward

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In another galaxy much like our own. On a planet similar to earth, where heroes are in abundance and life is easier, there lived a special boy. He lived in a small town with a few low-key heroes. The big heroes normally stayed near the big cities. On planet Dracor the sun was red, the sky pink, the trees where purple and blue surrounded by a lavender grass The boy, Cory, was from a normal family with no history of heroes in the family ever. Cory had no illusions of one day becoming a hero as his friends did. Cory in fact hated the her...

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“A troubled past” by Michael Schild

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Hank sat in his car which was a tangled up mess while the paramedics worked on getting him out of his car. His seatbelt was stuck as so he just sat there grimising in pain. The loss of blood made him pass out. It took paramedics an hour to cut him out of his car. Finally they removed him and took him to the hospital where he was taken to ICU. Hank's daughter Mary came down as soon ad she heard. She was 18 a cheerleader, class president, straight A student, and on the honor roll. She come running into the ER screaming at the doctors. Let me s...

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“The last note” by Jana Sison

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It was dark all around, there is a big ancient house nearby the lake. It was made of solid brick, stone or concrete walls on top of a masonry foundationThe night was quiet but the chirping of the bird was like a music to the ear of the maiden happily writing in her book. “I hope I finish you, I always forget to update. A story of us when I give my all to have you by myself”. she just laughed at what she was thinking. We did not exist but we would have been. She turned off the candle before tearing the long cloth in her dress. She natura...

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“Planning for the Future” by Andrea Kepple

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“Please, have a seat Mrs. Stone and Ms. Stone.” Darlene Hudson, Esq. sweeps her hand like she is about to hit a forehand, indicating the two seats facing her desk. Winter light filters through the white curtains behind the desk embracing Ms. Hudson and her high-backed black leather chair in its glow. “How can I help you today?” “I need to make out my Will, I told your assistant when I made the appointment.” Mom grips the armrest of one the chairs. My hand on the back of the chair keeps it stable while Mom lowers herself. Once Mom is comfort...

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“Sticks With You” by Reyne Martinez

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The day ends when the 1998 Dodge Ram begins to purr – finally. Hands blackened by oil carefully lower the hood. Tomorrow, Mr. Edelman will receive a call about his truck and the seven-hundred-dollar repair. There might be some light yelling but if a man wants to see his beloved truck back on the road, a price must be paid. Harlan steps away from the day’s project, greasy hands reaching for the rag on the hook. Peering through the glass door between the garage and the storefront, he fails to see the spots of red across the rag. Every bit of ...

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“Never Forgotten” by Clara Woodwake

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I don’t remember anything. I don’t remember anyone or anything. I don’t know who I am. I don’t want too. All I remember are the woods. My friends. I need to get back to them. I need to find the spirts. I must wake up. Now. I sit up in the bed I’m in. Why am I here? What is this place? I stand up and walk to the window. Its morning and the sun is seeping into the room. My horse is outside. I must get to the spirts. I’m wearing my traveling cloths. Good, I’ll need them. I w...

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“White House ” by Lisa M

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TW: mention of gun violence The sunlight bled through the windows as I awoke. Laying in a large white bed with white sheets and pillows I felt a light breeze travel in from the window that had been open just so. Although I had no idea what season it was, I could tell that there was a change in the air that filled the room. The smell of when seasons change and click; that's the familiar smell I recalled. There was a calmness in the air that felt familiar, all of this felt familiar— strange though as I had no idea where and wh...

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“Who am I?” by Shadow Rivers

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She wakes up to a blinding light. She groans, closing her eyes for a second. "Juli?" Someone says from her left. She pushes all of her weight on her left hand on the bed, lifting herself, while the other rubs her eyes. She opens her eyes to see a worried man with no ID in the chair next to her bed. "Woah, Who are you?! Don't get any closer!" She says, shuffling away from him. His charcoal black hair and icy blue eyes seemed familiar, but she couldn't place it. "W-wait, calm down!" The tough-looking guy spoke in his semi-deep voice. He put hi...

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“ANAGHA” by Pushyami Pushyami

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Trigger warning: rape, abuse, suicide “Gouthami …” Called Chandra! I stopped and looked back. “Gouthami, Don't worry. You will be alright. Happy journey!” I gave him that old cold look and whispered, “Thanks!” As I settled in my seat, the bus started to move slowly. I was neither watching Chandra nor anyone in the bus. I was just too sleepy, and was waiting for my turn to produce my ticket for the bus conductor. Suddenly, a girl in a red drape churidar, mostly, in her early twenties caught my attenti...

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“The Wrong Path” by Layne Reid

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Progress Report 32: Subject #39872 Not much further can be said about the subject since the last report. They are still showing signs of hostility and frustration towards further treatment and are thus unwilling to continue. Should the subject not show considerable effort in the next session, termination will be strongly considered. I lift my eyes slowly from the screen, not entirely surprised by what I’ve just read. I’ve been working with this patient for months and there is little to show for it. Countless sessions working through sk...

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“Gravity's Embrace” by Dino Lirios

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Whenever the weekend was in sight, it seemed like time slowed to a baby covered in molasses and crawling in quicksand. It was made worse by James watching the clock’s every hand tick. Each individual hand tick was a small blow to his brain. He wished that he could take the clock and hurl it across the room, voiding the time requirement to clock out. However, he knew he couldn’t. He kept his head down and fortified his mind against the marching tick-tick-ticking blows. Everyone in the office was in their own little space. Each...

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“Charlotte's day out” by Mētra K.

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The car silently hummed. It was 3 pm on a Saturday. Charlotte peered out the window and saw the first fallen leaves. She thought about the way her brother had been ignoring her lately; he'd just hang out with his friends. She wondered, if there was something she had said or done. - Do you think I can take Barry with me? - she asked, looking at her grey, slightly worn out bunny, wondering, if, perhaps, I'd be better to act more her age. She was nine after all. - Of course, honey! - her mom said, taking a turn. Charlotte wasn'...

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“Ignorance Is Bliss” by Rabail .

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'Look after creating chaos how peacefully she's sleeping,' said Edward, 'I want to kill her millions of times.''Edward you need to calm down,' said Lily. It had been three months since a terrorist is in a coma. She had killed more than three hundred people and after killing them she tried to suicide by shooting herself in the head but a police officer named Lily snatched that piston from her. Lily was late, her head was still hitten by a bullet but luckily she didn't die. Now she was hooked to a ventilator. No one knew from wh...

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Write about someone who doesn’t remember their past — and doesn’t want to.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 205 stories

“Room of Regrets” by Seemless Pen

“Life after the Nightmare” by T Gordon-Hall

“Cory” by Coty Ward

“A troubled past” by Michael Schild

“The last note” by Jana Sison

“Planning for the Future” by Andrea Kepple

“Sticks With You” by Reyne Martinez

“Never Forgotten” by Clara Woodwake

“White House ” by Lisa M

“Who am I?” by Shadow Rivers

“ANAGHA” by Pushyami Pushyami

“The Wrong Path” by Layne Reid

“Gravity's Embrace” by Dino Lirios

“Charlotte's day out” by Mētra K.

“Ignorance Is Bliss” by Rabail .

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