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#14: The Plot Thickens

This week, we launched a very fun* tool at Reedsy: our brand-new Plot Generator!

Turning to writing prompts is a great idea when you need that extra bit of help coming up with ideas to write about. This plot generator is here to do the same, offering more than 1 million** story combinations to inspire you.

You can choose to generate a fantasy, drama, mystery, romance, or sci-fi plot — or, just hit "random" and you'll get a little bit of everything! Plot ideas include characters, a theme, a setting, and even a plot twist... with just one click of the finger!

Each of this week's prompts is a plot element pulled right from our generator. You can feel free to incorporate as many of the elements in your story as you want — whether it's one or all five!

*Almost too much fun, if that's possible.
**Actually, trillions!

This week's prompts

It's about a photographer, who is a rookie.

Character – 34 stories

It's a literary fiction story about growing up.

Novel – 39 stories

It kicks off on a yacht with the delivery of an important letter.

Short Story – 35 stories

Someone in the story has a lot of hard lessons to learn.

Sad – 35 stories

And there's a twist! It actually all took place in the past.

High School – 32 stories

Stories

“Unbroken Circle – A Christmas Story” by Elizabeth Johnson-Murphree

Submitted to Contest #14

Mark Mooney lifted himself from a lumpy mattress; rubbed his side with one hand while reaching for the half-empty bottle of Jack Daniels on stacked wood crates. As the last of the amber liquid slid down his troth, he knew that there was not enough left to dull his troubled mind. It was Christmas Eve; all he could think of was his wife and daughter. He had messed up; he should be home with his family instead of living in the cold dingy room above the Gentry General Store.The alarm clock leap to life once again from snooze...

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“The response” by Death Eater

Submitted to Contest #14

“Why are you always running your mouth. You always talk about how that woman next to us in the store is a bitch and doesn’t know any better when she just saying her opinions on matters I know damn well you think the same. But when I ask you things I need to know you always keep it shut. Like your zipper is broken. I know there is no zipper on that thing or lid,'' she huffs out her words in annoyance. The woman's feet are heavy against the wood floor. Her thin hands fly around her golden hair pulling at it and twisting it. “Like yesterday for...

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“IF SOMEONE KILLS ME ” by Joan Ramirez

Submitted to Contest #14

IF SOMEONE KILLS ME Joan Ramirez“Over here, officers,” Lexa called out to two officers.While the CSI team bagged Maxie Sherman’s remains, the officers questioned Lexa.“Have you ever seen this man?”“Yes, he’s the former owner of The Daily Mill.”“Ms. Thomas, why are you here this time of night?”“To help clear the name of my colleague, Russ Tabin. He’s been wrongly accused of murdering this man. Russ had nothing to do with it. If anyone should be questioned, it’s my boss, Joe Manna. I can’t say anymore without counsel.”The officer led Lexa...

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“My Alien Friend Who Introduced Me to ... Me” by James Rawson

Submitted to Contest #14

September 1, 2018 after an encounter with a UFO earlier, I laid in bed when suddenly a complete sense of calmness, peace, and the inability to move came over me. Followed by telepathic communication that guided me into an outer body experience. Thrust into a new reality with new awareness to the company around me; paranormal and supernatural in nature, like the things I had believed to only be in the movies. Turns out the movies were not far off about much of what is around us in the non-physical – Yet completely backwards on the most import...

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“Someone To Watch Over Me” by Peter Lans

Submitted to Contest #14

Someone to Watch Over Me Will someone help me get out of bed, for goodness sake!No need to yell, sir. I’m right here.Well, get your metal bum over here and help me up.Here we are… nice and steady…Watch out for my sores, you clumsy bit of shrapnel!It’s alright… I know what I’m doing.Yeah? What could you know, copper-head?There we are… upsy-daisy. I’ll put new dressings on your legs after your shower. Do you want me to take you there now?No! You can raise yourself up to my butt because I need to crap. Very good. I’ll just extend the pan.For G...

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“Leave Me Alone” by Pam Thomason

Submitted to Contest #14

"I said. Leave me alone!" Oh no here we go again, the door slamming the yelling. This is very unnerving. I sit at the kitchen table alone, do I smile or cry. How often does this happen?It happens way too often. It's not a child it is my mother. The days of her being gracious and kind had dwindled away with the attacks of Parkinson's. At least today as angry as she is with me, she knew who I was.We have always been a close family, my mother, my sister and I. My dad passed a few years ago from a sudden heart attack. Maybe that's when it st...

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“The Value of Money” by Erin MacAskill

Submitted to Contest #14

Money has always made its presence known in my life. Growing up I watched my parents vent about their headache-inducing jobs on a daily basis, but they kept returning to the office because these jobs paid the bills. And I’ve always quietly respected the value of a single dollar because I saw the stress they put themselves through to make a living. When I applied for colleges I knew the tuition would crush my young, barely adult, soul. But I felt the education was necessary. I was cautious when choosing my school, I made a choice to go to a s...

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“Indian Entourage” by Daniella Idogho

Submitted to Contest #14

Indian EntourageI am Oriona, named by my father who is a Hunter. Orion was the name of the brightest constellation in the sky, it was time for Holi in India, New Year for us, Hindi peoples. I spoke English very well so I knew that, I would be some one of status. I never went to school, but I read a lot. At an age when women must marry, I was preparing to be married. I loved God and he loved me. But something was going to happen that will break or make; pacify or enrage me. Because I never had education, I doubted how God would able...

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“The Intruder” by Sharron LaJean

Submitted to Contest #14

Leigh flung her arm out of the warm blankets to silence the radio alarm at her bedside. Sunlight streamed in between the slats on the window blinds. She was glad for the morning routine she had established, except for the time of morning required to accomplish it. “5:15 is too early, even if it’s almost summer.” She thought to herself as she rose slowly off the mattress, listening to the popping and cracking of her joints while rising to a standing position. She slowly rolled her neck to one side, back, to the other side, and around again. “...

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“The Core's and The Matti's” by Steph Marini

Submitted to Contest #14

Pacey turns on the light in his apartment to see Hannah, sitting in the living room. He drops bags of groceries in fright. “Hannah.” he gasps. “You left your window open, so I let myself in.” she says with a smirk. “They told me you couldn’t get parole. When did they let you go?” “An hour ago, for being a good girl.” “That’s great, I’m so happy you’re out.” he hugs her as she stands from the sofa. “So, everything’s okay now?” he asks. “Everything is right again?” “Well, I wanted to tell you in person, Jacob is coming.” “Jacob? You said...

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Ended on 23:59 - Nov 08, 2019 EST

Won by Raven T 🏆

Title: On Becoming Marcus

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