250+ Category: Short Story Prompts
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Flash Forward
Conclude the story with a drastic time leap into the future, providing an unexpected glimpse of the characters’ fate.
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Moral Quandary
Create a story that ends with a protagonist making a morally ambiguous decision, leaving the readers pondering over it.
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Dying Protagonist
Write a story where the protagonist dies at the end, but their legacy continues through other characters.
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Parallel Universe
Develop a narrative that ends in a completely different universe where everything, but the protagonist, is dramatically altered.
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Unexpected Twist
Craft a story with an unexpected ending that completely changes the readers’ understanding of the entire narrative.
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Enigmatic Stranger
Describe a character whom the reader never gets to meet but only hears about from other characters.
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Creating the Antihero
Write a story about a character who possesses traits typically deemed as negative yet is still likable and relatable.
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A Snapshot of a Life
Write a brief description of a character based only on the contents of their backpack or purse.
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The One-Sided Dialogue
Write a significant conversation between two characters using only one character’s dialogue.
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Chilling Encounter
Craft a micro story about a character who can sense the emotions of people they touch.
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Estranged Relationships
Describe a relationship between two characters who have been estranged for a long time.
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Unspoken Feelings
Write about a character keeping a secret or deep, unexpressed love for another character.
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Life Altering Decisions
Craft a story revolving around a life-changing decision made by your protagonist.
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The Heartwood Hollow
Describe a journey through a magical forest, where each tree holds the soul of a past hero.
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Elixir of Truth
Imagine finding an elixir granting you the ability to hear the thoughts of any living creature in your realm.
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Dancing Constellations
Write a story set in a world where constellations shift, affecting the powers of its inhabitants.
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Watchers of Time
Create a society of ancient beings who feel the passage of time differently from humans.
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The Abandoned Spellscape
Imagine stumbling into an old, forgotten world teeming with magic and write about your encounters there.
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Best Friends Forever: The Wildlife Rescue
Write about a child who rescues and befriends an injured mythical creature and their shared journey to return it home.
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Hidden in the Library
Describe a child’s adventure when they find a hidden door in their local library leading to a world where characters from books come alive.
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The Invented Sport
Create a tale about a group of children inventing their own unique sport, complete with rules and a thrilling championship match.
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The Secret Land At The End Of The Garden
Write a story where a child discovers a magical world at the bottom of their garden.
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Journey to the Stars
Imagine a child’s trip to space encountering alien creatures, planets and galaxies.
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Vanishing without a trace
Write about a bustling city where people mysteriously start disappearing one by one.
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The Midnight Cry
One night, a heart-tearing cry echoes through your silent house, but you live alone.
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Living Shadows
Write about a character who begins noticing shadows doing actions independent of their owners.
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Unlikely Hero
Narrate a story in which a seemingly weak or underestimated character develops into a hero.
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Contradictory Choices
Choose a character and let them face a situation where they have to act against their usual behavior or values.
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Hidden Depths
Create a character who starts off as two-dimensional or stereotypical, but then uncovers deeper aspects of their personality.
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Transforming the Beast
Write a story where a typically villainous or monstrous character slowly becomes more likeable and empathetic.
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One-Way Train to Unknown Destination
Your protagonist boards a train without a known destination, resulting in a thrilling ride.
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Unplanned Journey Deep Underground
Your main character, an explorer, stumbles upon an ancient labyrinth beneath the city.
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The Enigmatic Island
Create a thrilling adventure story set on an island that’s shrouded in mystery.
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The Unseen Threat
Write a story where the protagonist is facing an impending disaster they can’t physically see.