Seanathon
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Has anyone written stories that include or are influenced by their ancestors?
My story Love in the Twilight was influenced by my grandmother's descent into dementia. I also had a great uncle that took part in the D-Day invasion and was killed at Arnhem (the battle depicted in the movie A Bridge Too Far). His story inspired me to write my short story When the Hammer Falls.
My great grandmother traced our family history all the way back to the 11th century and the Domesday Book. But my ancestors' stories weren't written down until they emigrated to New York in the early part of the 19th century on a tall ship. From there they traveled to Michigan, where they were some of the first pioneers. And they later made their way on foot for four months across the country by the California Trail to take part in the Gold Rush. When the Civil War came they fought with the California Volunteers and when the war ended some stayed and some left for Nebraska, where they were again some of the first pioneers.
Their lives give me lots of ideas for stories. I'd like to hear about other Literotica authors' ancestors and how their lives have/could influence their own stories.
My story Love in the Twilight was influenced by my grandmother's descent into dementia. I also had a great uncle that took part in the D-Day invasion and was killed at Arnhem (the battle depicted in the movie A Bridge Too Far). His story inspired me to write my short story When the Hammer Falls.
My great grandmother traced our family history all the way back to the 11th century and the Domesday Book. But my ancestors' stories weren't written down until they emigrated to New York in the early part of the 19th century on a tall ship. From there they traveled to Michigan, where they were some of the first pioneers. And they later made their way on foot for four months across the country by the California Trail to take part in the Gold Rush. When the Civil War came they fought with the California Volunteers and when the war ended some stayed and some left for Nebraska, where they were again some of the first pioneers.
Their lives give me lots of ideas for stories. I'd like to hear about other Literotica authors' ancestors and how their lives have/could influence their own stories.