Recent prompts

  • The Outcast...

    Write a story from the point of view of an outcast.

    Posted 8 years ago 3 stories
  • Cake!

    One person gifts a cake to a complete stranger in the park. A conversation ensues.

    Posted 8 years ago 3 stories
  • This Ain't No Fairy Tale, Sweetheart

    If a dream is a wish your heart makes, then this is an oath sworn by your deepest fears.

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Three things to use...

    Your story must contain...

    A sprite/pixies/elf/dwarf/insert fantasy being here.

    A tent or tent like object.

    And it must contain some sort of treasured object. This can be a piece of actual treasure like a gem or gold or it can be a personal object.

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Clothing

    Write a story about an article of clothing. Doesn't matter if the clothing is anthropomorphic or just normal, everyday boring and lifeless fabric, just as long as the article of clothing is the focal point.

    Posted 8 years ago 2 stories
  • An Emotion

    See if you can convey an emotion without any reference to the feeling itself. Think about how the emotion makes you feel, what it does to your body.

    Most of all, think of Disney xxx

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Lyrics

    Write some lyrics. It's a different form of storytelling than I'm used to, and I thought it might be fun!

    Posted 8 years ago 4 stories
  • An opening line, but no dialogue...

    You must start with the line...

    "His/Her/Its face was playing tricks on me."

    And you cannot use any spoken dialogue.

    Have fun!

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Musical Inspiration...

    Pick a song. Can be one you like or just be a song at random.

    Either while listening or after listening write whatever scene plays out in your head while that music is playing in the background.

    Include the name of the song in the story title if you can…

    Posted 8 years ago 6 stories
  • An opening line, but no dialogue...

    You must start with the line...

    "His/Her/Its face was playing tricks on me."

    And you cannot you any spoken dialogue.

    Have fun!

    Posted 8 years ago 0 stories
  • Let's Play God

    Give life to an inanimate object. Give it thoughts, feelings, relationships, etc. Then, at the end of your story, take it all away.

    Posted 8 years ago 2 stories
  • You Are Super

    If you were a superhero, as in YOUR traits are your superpowers, who would you be? Not an alter ego, rather your awesomeness on steroids or in overdrive.

    Posted 8 years ago 2 stories
  • Your Biggest Fear

    Write about your personal biggest fear. Make us fear it, too.

    Posted 8 years ago 4 stories
  • Yin Yang

    Write two points of view into one piece. They should conflict, but also have a harmony. Opposites attract, you know.

    Posted 8 years ago 2 stories
  • Camouflage

    Write a story including some form of camouflage. Try animal, paint, or emotional. We all hide something. Maybe something is lost. Perhaps your character hides, or maybe they wish they could hide. Maybe your story is camouflaged and parading as another.

    Posted 8 years ago 0 stories
  • Hometown Setting

    This prompt should be easy. Write a story that takes place in your hometown. Let us know what your hometown is famous for, what it's like to live there, or something that makes your hometown special. Whether urban or rural, your hometown has a story.

    Posted 8 years ago 0 stories
  • Haunting in Progress

    Your protagonist is being haunted by a woman they don't know. Who is she? Why does she know your protagonist's name? Why won't she leave them alone?

    Posted 8 years ago 0 stories
  • What if . . . the next drink you ordered never ran out?

    No matter how much your character drank, it would always be full. You could dump it out but it would keep flowing. Moisture would condensate around the bottom. What's that like?

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Fae Angler

    I was listening to Come Little Children when the image of an angler fish popped into my head, you know the fish that lures other fish in with their light. Write a story about a Faerie that does the same with children except instead of light they use song.

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Intoxicated Decision Making

    Write about making a decision while being intoxicated. Sure drugs and alcohol are the usual culprits but we can be intoxicated by anything: people, love, lust, pride, power, greed, or possibly even good things like flowers, books, a sunset. It's your trip…

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Your Independence Day Speech

    Have a character give a rousing speech. My inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoLywiaM6PA&abchannel=FHEfoxconnect but you could use Braveheart, a superhero, or. anything. Another one I like is "I'm from Buenos Aires and I say kill em all!"

    Posted 8 years ago 0 stories
  • Triple-dog Dare

    I triple-dog dare you to write anything! If you need an actual prompt feature a dare in your story, either the moment of daring, or the actions that follow because of an accepted/rejected/(un)successful dare. No restrictions apply. Void where prohibited--…

    Posted 8 years ago 2 stories
  • Veronica Mars

    Read this article http://www.bustle.com/articles/90340-12-classic-film-noir-tropes-veronica-mars-used-to-absolute-sleuthy-perfection

    Choose one of the 12 listed points and write a scene that encapsulates it. Spoilers if you haven't seen Veronica Mars.

    Posted 8 years ago 0 stories
  • No idea is a stupid idea

    Joss Whedon says, "The stupidest person in the room might have the best idea," when referring to writer's block.

    Take your characters, trap them, and have a random, possibly stupid, character say the most ridiculous idea ever, and have it work! Go!

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story
  • Strange Futures

    Make one or more bold claims about the future (as short as 1 year) which will act as the title (e.x. Peace in the Middle East or Water Becomes More Precious Than Gold) and write in your setting. Inspiration: R. Chambers 'The Repairer of Reputations'

    Posted 8 years ago 1 story