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30 Best High School Short Story Ideas

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You just invented the first time machine in Physics — but you accidentally sent yourself to the future instead of the past during the initial test drive. Now you must race against time to travel back to the present after learning of a secret that might change everything as the world knows it.

High School

Write a story with the worlds: "calculation," "corn," and "mayor."

High School

It's the year 2099, and everyone has a smartwatch that can tell them what age they die.

High School

You eavesdrop on a hushed conversation taking place in the hallway. What's being said is not nice about someone you know.

High School

Write a story about a character who is under intense pressure to succeed at something.

High School

You are in charge of organizing a lunch for four famous historical figures. Who do you invite? Why?

High School

Write a story about a haircut that doesn't go exactly the way that a character wanted it to.

High School

Write a story about acceptance that involves a new exchange student.

High School

Write a story that retells a famous fairy tale, but in a modern-day high school setting.

High School

Put yourself in your teacher's shoes for a moment, and write a story about a day at school from their perspective.

High School

Because of a freak science experiment, you just had a body swap — with the principal of your high school! What do you do with your newfound role?

High School

30 Best High School Short Story Ideas

You just invented the first time machine in Physics — but you accidentally sent yourself to the future instead of the past during the initial test drive. Now you must race against time to travel back to the present after learning of a secret that might change everything as the world knows it.

Write a story with the worlds: "calculation," "corn," and "mayor."

It's the year 2099, and everyone has a smartwatch that can tell them what age they die.

You eavesdrop on a hushed conversation taking place in the hallway. What's being said is not nice about someone you know.

Write a story about a character who is under intense pressure to succeed at something.

Re-write Romeo and Juliet as a short story... but make it horror.

Write a story inspired by a photo on Instagram.

Set your story at the bleachers of the track and field.

You are in charge of organizing a lunch for four famous historical figures. Who do you invite? Why?

Write a story about a haircut that doesn't go exactly the way that a character wanted it to.

Write a story about acceptance that involves a new exchange student.

Write a story that retells a famous fairy tale, but in a modern-day high school setting.

Put yourself in your teacher's shoes for a moment, and write a story about a day at school from their perspective.

Because of a freak science experiment, you just had a body swap — with the principal of your high school! What do you do with your newfound role?

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