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Start your story with a character saying "This year, I'm thankful for..."

Thanksgiving

Write a story about a family gathering to watch the biggest football game of the year.

Thanksgiving

Write about a Thanksgiving meal from the perspective of someone who is not grateful.

Thanksgiving

You're nervous because it's your first time in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, and you could've sworn that the dead turkey in front of you just… squawked?

Thanksgiving

"What are YOU doing here for Thanksgiving?"

Thanksgiving

Write a story set in a school musical.

Teens

Write a story about someone who's just made a terrible mistake in life. How do they go about fixing it?

Teens

Write a story that takes place completely on social media.

Teens

Write a story about a rainy day.

Teens

Write a story about a character who acts differently online vs. offline.

Teens

Write an essay about your relationship with technology.

Teens

Finish this sentence: "I strongly believe that..."

Teens

What is your favorite book? Why?

Teens

Write a short story where all of the characters are villains!

Teens

Write a letter to your future self in five years.

Teens

What is your dream job? Why?

Teens

Set your story at an awkward family gathering.

Teens

You just got transported into a song! Which song is it, and what do you do next?

Teens

Write a story just using texts.

Teens

The cicadas came early this summer. Little did everyone know that it was actually an omen.

Summer

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