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30 Best Middle School Short Story Ideas
Showing 30 short story ideas curated by Reedsy.
"When i grow up, I want to..."
It's Valentine's Day and when you open your locker, a note falls out. What does it read?
Write a story about the passage of time based only upon a series of birthday wishes.
It's your last time trick-or-treating. What's your costume? How do you spend the evening?
"Whatever you do, DO NOT touch this. Or else."
Write a story about the day you are magically teleported into your favorite board game.
A door in the locker room leads to a magical fantasy world.
You're home alone for the first time ever. Write a story about how the day unfolds.
Write a story about a world in which spirit animals exist. What kind of animal is your spirit animal? Why?
Adapt your favorite fairy tale to take place in your home town.
Write a story about a character learning a new sport.
A sleepover goes off the rails when a group of friends accidentally summons a being from another dimension.
You've been asked to watch the class pet over a long weekend. It gets loose on its first night at your house.
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.)
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