A shop of memories
It’s strange how certain places, songs, things, are associated with specific people. Maira had that. Every time she visited the city, she would always drop by her favourite department store.
And every time it would bring back memories.
She had visited that store so many times with different people. All with whom she shared a special bond.
That bond was rejuvenated whenever she stepped through the big glass door.
Even if she was alone, she always felt that sweet melancholy of beautiful times passed.
And so, each time, she always bought something from there. As a reminder of the visit.
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Brings back my memory as a kid — always going to the “Famous Hardware” store on main street with my Dad.
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Exactly. Thank you for reading!
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I loved your story – There are stores where I’ve been in with so many different people and some are wonderful memories and some remind us of better days.
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Indeed, that is exactly it. Thank you for reading!
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I feel that way about a restaurant I introduce to everyone I know…
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A restaurant, a shop, a house, even small objects carry memories and feelings…
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A delightfully different take on the prompt. A story filled with great memories.
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Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for reading!
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Aw. Just a sweet, reminiscent story of happy times. Well done.
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Thank you! There are memories in things all around us, I think.
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Beautifully done – one of the things that would be sadly lost if my story based on this prompt came to pass and all the shops disappeared.
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Thank you for reading!
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Loved the line “She had visited that store so many times with different people.” It immediately took me to places I had visited starting as a little girl with my parents. Nice take on the prompt.
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed!
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Nice story – wish I could buy reminders like that!
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I’m sure you have something similar – we find reminders in many things around us!
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