194+ ‘Short story’ Writing Prompts
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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Newborn Bloodsucker
Create a short story focusing on a newly transitioned vampire trying to come to terms with their vampiric nature and…
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Lesions of Love
Write a short story about a person dealing with heartbreak and turning it into their strength.
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Taming the Thunderstorm
Write a short story about a character who has the power to control the weather.
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Miracle on a Silent Night
Write a short story about a small town that hasn’t had a good holiday in years, but is suddenly visited…
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Holiday Magic
Write a short story where the protagonist, a skeptic, begins to see genuine magic happening around him during the holiday…
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Perplexed by Percentages
Imagine a world where everything is measured in percentages. Write a short story about navigating through this world.
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Alice’s Fourth Adventure
Consider yourself in Alice’s shoes after her adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
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Historical Footprints
Write a short story about a significant event in history from the perspective of a kid.
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Fantastic Hobby Adventure
Write a short story where your hobby comes to life and goes on an adventure.
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Adventures with My Best Friend
Create a short story about an adventure you and your best friend embarked on.
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Carolers on Elm Street
Write a short story featuring a group of capable carolers bringing joy to the residents of Elm Street.
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The Android’s Grief
What happens when an AI goes through the process of grieving? Write a short story illustrating this phenomenon.
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Guardians of the Earth
Write a short story about an Earth memory embodied as a character protecting its wonder.
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The Thrill of Hurling
Create a short story about a thrilling match of Hurling, a traditional Irish sport.
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Snowy Whispers
Write a short story about a secret conversation between two snowflakes right before they touch the ground.
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Lava Love Story
Create a romantic short story involving two characters and a volcano as a symbolic entity in their relationship.
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Crossover Chronicles
Using two completely unrelated fiction prompts, write a short story that brings elements from each together.
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Internal Discourse and Transformation
Write a short story where the main character’s internal dialogue leads to a personal transformation.
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The Prompt Rebellion
Create a short story based on a fictitious scenario where a group of writing prompts gain life and rebel against…
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Diving into Detail
Write a short story that is rich in descriptive details about a location you’ve been to.
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Lucid Dreams Unfolding
Incorporate elements of a lucid dream into a short story where the line between reality and subconscious become blurred.
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Miracle of Light
Write a short story where, like in the Hanukkah tale, an insignificant amount of something goes a long way.
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Prehistoric Rock Art
Write a short story centered around the discovery of a new form of cave art by early humans during the…
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Book World Adventure
Create a short story where you wake up one day in the world of your favorite book.
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An Unseen Presence
Write a short story centering on a mysterious, unseen force that only the protagonist seems to be aware of.
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Laughter in Adversity
Create a short story about a character who uses humor as a tool to navigate a challenging situation.
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Territory & Fear
Develop a short story around a group of animals dealing with a common threat to their territory.
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Hunt for Pastel Dreams
Write a short story about an Easter egg hunt where each pastel color represents a different magical power.
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Ghostly Confidant
Write a short story about a reluctant medium who confides in a wisecracking ghost.
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Ghost Words
Construct an epistolary short story where letters from the past mysteriously appear in the present.
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Dance of the Dry Leaves
Write a short story about a day in the life of a dry leaf being swept away by the fall…
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Crystal Clear Conclusions
Craft a hyper-short story that leaves no room for interpretation at the end.
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The Ideal Reader
Create a character who is your ideal reader and write a short story targeted specifically at them.
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Color-coded Heroes
In a short story, show how the color choices for a superhero’s costume represent their personality and powers.
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The Luck of the Irish
Write a short story where the main character possesses extreme good luck, but only on St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Midnight Masquerade
Write a short story about a magical Halloween masquerade that begins at the strike of midnight.
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The Unsettling Town of Salem
Write a chilling short story derived from the events of the Salem Witch Trials.
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The Art Of Revision
Pick a scene from your first short story and revise it based on your current writing skills.
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Chronicle of Artistic Growth
Compare your first ever short story to your most recently written short story.
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Unforgotten Characters
Resurrect the characters from your first short story by writing a sequel to it.
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Childhood Author’s Quill
If you could, how would you rewrite or alter the first short story you remember writing?
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Pot of Gold at a Rainbow’s End
Write a short story about a character discovering a mythical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
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The Emotional Spectrum
Write a short story or real-life event from the perspective of each of the five primary emotions: happiness, sadness, fear,…
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Two Sides of the Law
Craft a short story where you alternate between two points of view: the detective investigating a crime and the suspect…
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Dance with the Dandelions
Create a short story in which the wind takes the protagonist on a journey alongside dandelion seeds.
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Phantom of the Fall Festival
Write a short story about a mysterious figure seen only during the annual October fall festival.
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International Culinary Traditions
Create a short story based on a traditional New Year’s meal from a culture different than your own.
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Moon’s Muse
Consider the moon as your muse and write a poem or a short story inspired by its various phases.
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Catlore and Superstitions
Research, explore and write a short story or poem based around cat mythology, folklore or superstitions.
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Wolf Moon Lore
Create a chilling short story inspired by the “Worm Moon”, an alternative name for March’s full moon.
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Characters from Books
Create a short story including your favorite characters from the books you have read.
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Frozen Footprints
Write a short story about following markings in the snow during a raging blizzard.
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The Ultimate Superhero
Imagine you are a superhero. List down your superpowers and write a short story about your adventures.
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Autumn Night Sky
Write a short story or a descriptive essay about a person gazing at the October night sky.
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Burst of Colors
Choose three colors that represent your current mood and write a story inspired by them.
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Vocabulary Voyage
Choose five complex words that you’ve recently learned and weave them into a cohesive short story.
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Imperial Insight
Write a short story about a day in the life of a low-ranking trooper in the Imperial army.
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Whispers of Winter
Write a short story where important messages and secrets are revealed through unique snowflake patterns.
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Miscommunication Mayhem
Write a short story about a humorous misunderstanding that leads to hilarious circumstances.
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Practicing Creativity
Imagine you are a magician using words as your spells. Write a short story with your magical words.
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A Magical Art Class
Draw the most magical and weird tool you would find in a magical art class; write a short story about…
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Creating Your Dream House
Draw a picture of your dream house and write a short story about life there.
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The Spirit of Giving
Create a short story about a child who discovers the real meaning of giving during holiday festivities.
