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30 Best High School Short Story Ideas
Showing 30 short story ideas curated by Reedsy.
Write a story that retells a famous fairy tale, but in a modern-day high school setting.
You've been put in charge of pulling off the most daring, the most spectacular senior prank that the school's ever seen.
Write a story about a haircut that doesn't go exactly the way that a character wanted it to.
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 a character who moves from a small town to a big city for the first time.
Write a story that's a retelling of your favorite book, from the perspective of a minor character.
Write a story with the worlds: "calculation," "corn," and "mayor."
You are in charge of organizing a lunch for four famous historical figures. Who do you invite? Why?
Write a short story inspired by your favorite song.
Write a story inspired by a photo on Instagram.
Write a story about your dream vacation.
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 where someone says, "If only I could have met you ten years later, maybe… this all could have turned out differently."
Re-write Romeo and Juliet as a short story... but make it horror.
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