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Embrace the Unknown

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A busy city is quieted by a big blanketing of snow. Write from the perspective of two (or more) characters who live there.

Winter – 51 stories

Write a short story that takes place in a winter cabin.

Winter – 76 stories

Write a short story about someone who does not spend December 31st celebrating New Year's Eve.

Winter – 77 stories

Write a short story in which the last line is the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve.

Winter – 97 stories

Two strangers meet at a New Year's Eve party. They spend the party together, and then never see each other again.

Winter – 79 stories

Write a short story about a work Christmas party that goes... awry.

Winter – 26 stories

A prideful shop owner must deal every year with the people who come asking specifically for ugly Christmas sweaters.

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"Well, this year's office holiday party didn't go as I'd planned."

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Grandma hosted Christmas dinner every year. This year, she announced she wouldn't be doing it. Why?

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You're walking down the street after the night after huge snowstorm and it's practically desolate, making it feel like you have the city all to yourself.

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As the countdown on New Year’s Eve reaches midnight, you look around to find all your party guests have vanished. You think it's a clever prank until you glance at your phone and see the date is listed as, "January 0th."

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Start a story with the classic: "It was a dark and stormy night..."

Winter

You are a train conductor on a steam engine that goes to the North Pole.

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You and another person/a few other people are trapped in an elevator on New Year's Eve.

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You are stranded on a winter hike when you come across a little cottage.

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A winter night in the city.

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