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Funny Story with Fran Lebowitz
70 contest entries /
36 stories
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A character finds a clue or object linking them to a stranger.
Character
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57 stories
Write a story that includes the line “Have we met before?”
Dramatic
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140 stories
A chance encounter brings together two old friends who have changed in surprising or strange ways.
Short Story
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47 stories
A character crosses paths with a stranger who looks eerily familiar.
Dramatic
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67 stories
Set your story in a kitchen, either early in the day or late at night.
Short Story
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80 stories
Write a story inspired by the saying “Revenge is a dish best served cold.”
Angst
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59 stories
Start or end your story with two people discussing an important matter over a meal.
Dramatic
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58 stories
Write a story in the form of a recipe.
Short Story
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81 stories
Show how an object’s meaning can change as a character changes.
Dramatic
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58 stories
Center your story around a character who is obsessed with an object.
Character
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63 stories
Send your characters on an unforgettable quest to find an essential object.
Adventure
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34 stories
Write a story about an object that changed everything for a character.
Dramatic
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83 stories
Write a story about someone seeking forgiveness for their past actions.
Short Story
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92 stories
Your character gets everything they ever wanted — only to realize the true cost.
Short Story
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70 stories
