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Write about someone finally making their own choices.

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Write about someone making a seemingly inconsequential decision, which goes on to have important consequences.

General – 169 stories

A character stands in front of two doors. Write a story about what happens after they choose one to enter.

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Write a story about someone who’s extremely impulsive — or extremely indecisive.

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Start your story with someone being presented with a dilemma.

General – 236 stories

Write a story in which a character justifies an argument with: “Because I said so.”

General – 112 stories

End your story with someone finally conceding to another’s point of view.

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Write a story about two people who need each other, but are too stubborn to admit it.

General – 185 stories

Start your story with someone accepting a dare.

General – 207 stories

Write a story about someone sticking to a course of action even when it’s clearly wrong.

General – 205 stories

Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

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Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

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Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

General – 118 stories

Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

General – 214 stories

Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

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Write a story set in a city where the power suddenly goes out, leaving everyone in darkness.

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Write about a character who thinks they have a sun allergy.

General – 121 stories

Set your story in a countryside house that’s filled with shadows.

General – 186 stories

End your story with a truth coming to light.

General – 200 stories

Write a story that begins in the light and ends in darkness, or the other way around.

General – 425 stories

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