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30 Best Middle School Short Story Ideas
Showing 30 short story ideas curated by Reedsy.
Write a story about a character picking a lunch table on their first day at a new school.
Write a story about two best friends at their first school dance.
You've been asked to watch the class pet over a long weekend. It gets loose on its first night at your house.
You're home alone for the first time ever. Write a story about how the day unfolds.
Write a story about the passage of time based only upon a series of birthday wishes.
You've just made the discovery of secret playground deep in the woods... and only you know of its existence.
Write a story about a character who's just moved into town.
Write a story about the day you are magically teleported into your favorite board game.
Write a story about a group of friends who volunteer at a soup kitchen on the weekends.
Write a story about a character whose reflection no longer appears in the mirror. (It's up to you whether or not they're also a vampire.)
"Whatever you do, DO NOT touch this. Or else."
It's your last time trick-or-treating. What's your costume? How do you spend the evening?
A character must overcome their fear of running to join the soccer team, where their longtime crush is.
A door in the locker room leads to a magical fantasy world.
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