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Write a story about someone who wins a contest and the prize of their dreams.

General – 14 stories

Write a story about an ordinary day in a person's life. Use their internal dialogue to make the story interesting.

General – 27 stories

Write a story about a parent putting their child to bed.

General – 34 stories

Write a story about a matchmaker.

Romance – 29 stories

Write a story about a teenager visiting the place where they grew up.

Dramatic – 38 stories

Write a story in which something seemingly innocent symbolizes something much darker.

General – 27 stories

Write a story about someone who defies social conventions.

General – 17 stories

Write a story in which someone experiences discrimination.

General – 18 stories

Write a story about someone trying to escape their situation.

General – 53 stories

Write a story about someone who's haunted by their past.

General – 77 stories

Write a story about a birthday party with a major plot twist.

General – 44 stories

Write a story about someone trying to find the perfect birthday gift.

General – 26 stories

Write a story about someone turning 100 years old.

General – 50 stories

Write a story about a sweet sixteen.

General – 16 stories

Write a story about a stressed parent planning their child's birthday.

General – 25 stories

Write a story about a character who is always patient, even when frustrated.

General

Write a story about a character reminiscing about past mistakes. Perhaps they come to view those "mistakes" in a new light.

General

Write a story based on the metaphor: "Love is a fine wine."

Romance

Write a story about a character who has a horrible sense of direction and constantly gets lost.

Comedy

Write a story about an author who has just started writing again for the first time in a couple of years.

Dramatic

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