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Quite the Character

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Write a story based on the song title: "With A Little Help From My Friends"

General – 23 stories

Write a story based on the song title: "You Can Make It If You Try"

General – 17 stories

Write a story based on the song title: "To Love Somebody"

General – 52 stories

Write a story based on the song title: "My Generation"

General – 24 stories

Write a story based on the song title: "Beside The Sea"

General – 39 stories

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

General – 15 stories

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

General – 26 stories

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

General – 34 stories

Write a story about a matchmaker.

Romance – 28 stories

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

Dramatic – 37 stories

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

General – 25 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 – 51 stories

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

General – 76 stories

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

General – 43 stories

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

General – 25 stories

Write a story about someone turning 100 years old.

General – 49 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

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This week's theme: Quite the Character

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