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You’ve forgotten the last year of your life, and have to retrace your steps to figure out how you got here.

Mystery

"There's something underneath my bed — and it's not a monster."

Mystery

You're sure that someone keeps tapping you on the shoulder. But when you turn around, there's just empty space.

Mystery

Write an all-dialogue story where the participants keep misunderstanding each other, Abbott and Costello-style.

Funny

A parent is trying to explain something to their child, who just isn’t getting it.

Funny

ANNOUNCEMENT: America's Funniest Home Videos Now Accepting Submissions About Your Pets.

Funny

“Now that’s something you definitely shouldn’t try at home.”

Funny

You’re about to throw the wildest party that’s ever happened. But will it be a legend or a catastrophe?

Funny

Imagine a person who does not know what magic is. Write them a letter, explaining what magic is.

Kids

You find a magic pair of shoes. What do they do?

Kids

Who is your favorite fictional character? Write a story about yourself meeting them.

Kids

If you found a time machine, would you use it to travel to the past or future? Why?

Kids

Imagine what your parents' lives were like as teenagers. Write a story about it.

Kids

You look up in the sky and think that you're seeing things for a moment. But you're not. There are two moons above you.

Fantasy

A long, long time ago, elves and dinosaurs co-existed...

Middle School

Write a short story in which the orc turns out to be the hero.

Fantasy

Did the sprig of arugula in my salad just yell, "Don't eat me"?

Fantasy

The Sorting Hat is stolen — and you are the thief. Why did you steal it and what do you mean to do with it?

Fantasy

You hate Christmas and think Scrooge is the most misunderstood character of all time.

Christmas

You’re stuck in a time loop with the same holiday happening over and over — the only rule is that it can’t be Groundhog Day.

Holiday

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