The Inescapable Past

Construct a story revolving around a character who is haunted by their past, trying to escape it but always falls short.

In this prompt, you’re weaving a narrative that explores the pathos of regret, remorse, and guilt. Delve into the character’s past actions, experiences, or mistakes that continue to cast a shadow over their present, affecting their relationships, decisions, and mental health. How do their memories shape their actions? What is their coping mechanism? The prompt encourages interplay of complex emotions, evoking empathy or sympathy from the reader.