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53 Best Funny Short Story Ideas
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You start what was supposed to just be a business front for a money laundering scheme, but your silly idea is making more money than you ever dreamed.
It was the most epic senior prank your high school had ever seen.
Write a story with an open ending.
"I have to go!" she/he said suddenly, jumping up from the table during dinner.
A group of seniors in university have been planning a graduation prank all year. Today's finally the day.
Write a story that ends by coming full circle.
After searching for your lost cat for months, it saunters into your house one day. It looks rather plump.
You buy your son a teddy bear. Every night, the bear protects your son from the monsters in the dark.
A group of villains go on a team-building retreat.
The old bus driver who drives you to work every day always tells you rambling stories about his friends, who all seem to have passed away. Eventually, you begin to suspect he is immortal.
You are on a solo camping trip in the woods. After a deep night's sleep, you awake to the voice of someone saying, "Rise and shine!"
From a dog's perspective, humans seem to be either immortal or at least live extremely long lives. Write from the perspective of a dog contemplating this.
It's March 31st, the busiest day of the year at the joke shop you own.
You woke up and all seemed normal. Little did you know that before you'd even had a chance to get out of bed, you would become the subject of a prank.
It was just a regular day at the office. Then the power went out.
Many action movies involve the hero jumping into a vehicle and demanding the driver to "follow that car!" Write from the perspective of the driver.
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