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41 Best Narrative Short Story Ideas
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Write about a difficult decision you had to make, and how you ended up making it.
What is the memory that you remember the most? Why?
Who would you choose as the TIME Person Of The Year? Why?
Write about the first time you learned to do something.
Write about a time that you found out something surprising about yourself.
Write about a time when you were hurt by someone unexpected.
Write about a time that you taught something to somebody.
Write about a law in your country that you would change.
Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
Think about a moment in your life that elicited very strong emotions. Write about a character going through a different experience that leads to the same emotions.
Write about a time you failed.
You have to let go of something you treasure.
Write a story about something that seems ordinary to your protagonist but would be perceived as extraordinary by someone else.
Write about a time that you broke the rules.
Write about your goals at ages 5, 10, 15, and 20.
Describe your definition of a good life.
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