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25 Best Conflict Short Story Ideas
Showing 25 short story ideas curated by Reedsy.
A character on their deathbed tells their family about their regrets.
A comedian bombs every time every time they get up on stage.
A 50-year-old has started to do the daily Sudoku, scared that she is starting to lose her memory.
A plane has just crashed onto a deserted island. It's carrying 12 convicted criminals.
A couple gets in a fight after one finds out that the other has secretly wasted $50,000 on lottery tickets over the past 15 years.
Two colleagues with poor communication skills have to collaborate for the first time on a project.
A character's best friend is leaving town forever, and they haven't told them that they love them yet.
An entrepreneur is suffering self-doubt from a string of failures, and this is their last chance.
A character has to choose between family and their desire for the truth.
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