Category: Short Stories
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…You Would Cry Too If It Happened To You
16. Write abut a confrontation at a birthday party. I’m sitting in my closet with the door closed, knees to my chest. Well, not quite. I’m a bit chubby and have a growing set of boobs, so my knees don’t actually reach my chest, but you get the point. The tears on my face are…
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Next Lifetime
18. Recreate a memory you have Why did I do that? Why did I let my boyfriend drive off with my best friend? I asked myself that question so many times over the years. As much as I want to say I’d forgiven them both, I just couldn’t get it out of my head. Something…
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The sound of anger
23. Describe the feeling of anger using only sounds Hot oil crackling in a skillet Hard footsteps on soft carpet Air forced through nostrils Fist hitting wall Metal utensils scraping metal pots Knuckles cracking Complete silence
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Another World
5. Something strange is found inside an abandoned bar “I don’t want to just go in there like that. Shouldn’t you call the realtor to set up a showing?” “It’s abandoned, Tash, there’s no realtor to call.” Ruck chuckles. “That makes no sense. Even abandoned buildings can’t just be taken over. I’m sure you have…
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To: Liam
4. Write a letter from one of your characters to another I can’t believe how suddenly you showed up in my life. It was so easy to let my guard down. This is not a break-up letter, so don’t worry. When I was at my lowest point you came through for me. Yours was the…
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Safe
14. Write about a power outage “Are you sure we should be in here Sarah? What if there’s something we’re not supposed to see?” “Yes, it’s fine. Besides, if this stuff was so important, it wouldn’t be locked down here in this dusty old basement anyway. Ooh, look at this!” Sarah grabs Yvonne’s wrist and…
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Laundry
31. Write about an odd fear “Laundry.” “Laundry?” “Laundry.” “But why?” “Long story.” “I’ve got time.” “Okay, it’s not a long story. I just don’t want to tell it.” “Why not?” “Because you’ll think it’s stupid and I’m overreacting.” “No I won’t. Promise. Just tell me.” July sighed, resting one elbow on the…
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Childhood Crush
10. Write about a dangerous obsession. He was my obsession. My first love, if you can call an eleven year-old’s crush love. I followed him around the playground, and called him on weekends, and was seriously hurt when he started “dating” another eighth grader. He was mine, even if I was the only one who…
Christine
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Secret Swimming Spot
11: Write about a secret swimming spot. The water is cool. Clear. Still, almost. Only four people know about this spot, us and them. They found it first, when they weren’t even looking, and knew it would be perfect for us. Of course, since they found it first, and it was indeed perfect for us,…
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The Black Room
I found a post on Pinterest with short story writing prompts. This list is what I will be using to spark my weekly short stories. This week’s prompt: Write about a “Black Room” (note I decided against being creative with the title). * * * I woke up to a knock on the door. I’d…
Christine Gabrièlle 