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30 Best High School Short Story Ideas
Showing 30 short story ideas curated by Reedsy.
It's the year 2099, and everyone has a smartwatch that can tell them what age they die.
Write a story where someone says, "If only I could have met you ten years later, maybe… this all could have turned out differently."
Write a story about acceptance that involves a new exchange student.
You've been put in charge of pulling off the most daring, the most spectacular senior prank that the school's ever seen.
Your academic rival at school has joined the Art Club, so now you must also join the Art Club. Problem is, you're pretty sure that you're colorblind.
Write a story about the friendship between an introvert and an extrovert
Write a story about your dream vacation.
Write a story about a haircut that doesn't go exactly the way that a character wanted it to.
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?
Set your story at the bleachers of the track and field.
Write a story inspired by a photo on Instagram.
Write a story that retells a famous fairy tale, but in a modern-day high school setting.
Write a story that's a retelling of your favorite book, from the perspective of a minor character.
Write a story that retells a Shakespeare play, but in a modern-day high school setting.
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