Every window shows yesterday

Give an imaginary place one unusual rule, then write two sentences about living there.

Writing · 5 min

Started by Leila Rahman

The invitation

Every window shows yesterday. Great for checking where you left your umbrella, less great for checking the weather. Give a place one strange rule and write two sentences about living there. Someone else can pick up where you stop.

First step

Give an imaginary place one unusual rule, then write two sentences about living there.

1. Give an imaginary place one unusual rule, then write two sentences about living there.
2. Make the rule affect an ordinary task, like getting home or buying bread.
3. Publish the two sentences; anyone continuing the world should keep its rule or explain why it breaks.

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Leila Rahman

Every window in our town shows yesterday, so I watched the rain while standing in sunshine. The carpenter has stopped making windows and started offering extra doors.

Sami Noor

Inspired by Leila Rahman

The new doors all open onto different tomorrows, which has made popping out for milk rather complicated. We now knock and ask about the weather before crossing the threshold.

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