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Write a letter to yourself from a year ago.

Kids

You have a magic wand. What do you do with it?

Kids

Think about a time that you were sad. What made you feel that way?

Kids

What is your dream job? Write a story based on that.

Kids

Finish this sentence: "Once upon a time, in a land far, far away..."

Kids

Write a story that starts with the word: "Why."

Kids

If you had $10, what would you buy with it?

Kids

Write about what you did last summer.

Kids

You find a map, saying "X marks the spot", and you decide to see where it leads. Write about your adventure.

Kids

Write a story about buried treasure.

Kids

Write a story about a long journey by sea.

Kids

The penguins have escape from the zoo, and it's your job to round them up. What's the plan?

Kids

What's your favorite food? Write about it using all 5 sense.

Kids

A mysterious benefactor will pay $100,000 to anyone willing to stay in a haunted house overnight.

Horror

The walls of the house are dripping with something. What is it?

Horror

Start your story with a character saying "I wouldn't go in there if I were you."

Horror

Set your story in a deep, dark wood.

Horror

The phone won't stop ringing, but it's not plugged into the wall.

Horror

If I were a superhero, I would...

High School

Describe the color blue to someone who's never seen it before.

High School

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