The Experiment (100 Words)
Jackson walked through the lonely streets.
Wanting to learn more about his past, he volunteered for the dangerous experiment.
Scientists advised him of everything that could go wrong. They never suspected everything would go right.
Total recall, perfect memory; some said it couldn’t be accomplished.
Yet, long lost memories rushed through him like light through a prism.
Lost loves, toddler falls, even prenatal sensations.
He lived trapped in an eternal state of nostalgia.
They told him he would recall every memory.
No one warned him he would relive every pain.
Jackson finally understood some things are meant to be forgotten.
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The Lonely Author 
But he was made whole. He is no longer wondering about who he is. I guess remembering was worth it.
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Yes and no. Many painful memories came back as well.
If you had the opportunity, would you want to remember everything? Honestly, I am too much of a coward.
Thanks for reading.
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It depends on how much I want to know the past, how much I need answers. However, if I am already happy to begin with (with the present), I see no reason to rock the boat, so to speak. 🙂
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I agree with you 100%. If I am happy, there is no need digging through the past. Thanks fo stopping by.
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Reblogged this on Inner Ramblings Boulevard: and commented:
This explains why my brain is ‘wonky’, at least, this is what I’ll tell myself from now on. See if this is true for you too. Hugs 🌷
August 21 2016
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Thank you so much for the reblog. I so appreiacte the gesture. Have a wonderful week.
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You’re welcome.
Same to you.
Just showing some love to all you wonderful followers who help make our journey a success.
Thanks for always stopping by! ☺
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Thanks
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Powerful and thought-provoking!
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Thank you so much. Appreciate that.
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Andrew, this is great and has a very dystopian feel to it. Marvelous story, so much achieved with only 100 words. Bravo. Have a wonderful week ahead. ~ Mia
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Thank you. You always make me feel so good. Thanks
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Andrew you’re so welcome. I always enjoy your short stories, and the well crafted spin you’re famous for.
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Oh thank you. You are too kind.
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🙂
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Wonderful short story … so powerful. Memories aren’t selective unfortunately, no pleasure without pain.
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Happy you appreciated it. You are exactly right about the memories. No pleasure without pain. Thanks for reading. Hope you are well.
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Doing okay. Heading back out into the garden again today. You take care. xo
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Such a tragic beautiful story.
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Thanks you so much.
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So true, some things are meant to be forgotten x
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So true. Thank you for taking the time out to read. I appreciate that.
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Wow – I really love this.. Makes me really think about all I wish for and makes me grateful I’m happy with what I have and appreciate the moments I’m in.. Great post 😀
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Wow – I really love this.. Makes me really think about all I wish for and I’m grateful I am happy where at and to appreciate all the moments I’m in.. Great post! 😀
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Thank you. Happy that you liked this. I had fun writing this one. Yeah, we need to appreciate those things and be thankful for the pains that slowly evaporated from our lives.
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Such truth
Thank you for sharing your love of writing😊
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Ok – 3rd times the charm.. Won’t let me comment on this..
Wow – I really love this post – makes me think about all I wish for and I’m happy I love my life and appreciate the moments I’m in..
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I received the other ones too. lol Thanks
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😂😂😂😂😂
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Yes, have you seen “Black Mirror?” I guess there was one episode like this. You remember everything but no one said there will be no repercussions.
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No, I haven’t. But I will have to look for it now. Thank you.
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Brilliant portrayal of that saying. 😃
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Thank you so much. Appreciate that.
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Thanks
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Great share! 🙂
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“Trapped in an eternal state of nostalgia.” Some things really are better off left alone. It seems he sacrificed his present in finding his past. What an awful state in which to be trapped. Oddly enough it’s almost like Alzheimer’s in a way as those affected by the disease can no longer recall things that happen only moments or days prior.
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Appreciate all of your wonderful support. Thank you John
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
A SEARCH FOR UNDERSTANDING—AT ALL COSTS.
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GREAT STUFF THIS–WITH A TWIST. DID IT REALLY TAKE SECONDS TO READ AND APPROVE OF “MY REAL REVIEW” post???
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Thank you John
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I like it a lot. “Jackson family understood some things are meant to be forgotten.” The experiment (100 words) can be: The experiment Jackson went through, or it could be author’s experiment to deliver something that thought provoking just in 100 words.
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Thank you so much my friend. I apprciate your going out of your way to find my original story.
Thank you for your kind act and generous words. It is appreciated.
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