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Center your story around a character navigating uncharted waters — literally or figuratively.
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Start or end your story with a character looking out at a river, ocean, or the sea.
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Someone’s most sacred ritual is interrupted. What happens next?
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A ritual meant to protect someone ends up putting them (or someone else!) in danger.
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Write a story that includes the line “You can see me?”
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Write a story that includes (or is inspired by) the phrase "Out of the woods.”
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Center your story around a character discovering a hidden door or path.
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Write a story from the POV of someone (or something) living in a forest.
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Write a story from the POV/perspective of a non-human character.
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Center your story around someone who turns into the thing they’ve always hated.
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Write a story about a misunderstood monster.
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Write a story that includes the line “I don’t belong here” or “Don’t mind me.”
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Center your story around someone who’s secretly running the show.
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Write a story where a background character steals the spotlight.
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Center your story around someone who’s tired of always being second best (or second choice).
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Start or end your story with a character preparing for someone else’s big moment.
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Write a story with the line “Don’t you remember me?” or “You haven’t changed…”
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