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41 Best Narrative Short Story Ideas
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Write a story based on an experience from your childhood... but have that experience happen to a person or group of people who are nothing like you or your family.
Write about a time you failed.
Turn one of your grandparent's old stories into fiction.
Someone just knocked on the door late at night, but you weren't expecting anyone. When you open the door... no one's there.
Pick one of your Instagram photos. Write about the story behind it.
Write about a wish that you once made.
What is the memory that you remember the most? Why?
Write about a time when you were hurt by someone unexpected.
Write about a time that you taught something to somebody.
Write about your goals at ages 5, 10, 15, and 20.
Write about a time that you found out something surprising about yourself.
Write about your favorite hobby.
Write about a time you were given responsibility.
Write about a time you broke a promise. What did it feel like? Why did you break it?
You have to let go of something you treasure.
Where do you see the future of technology heading? Write an essay explaining why.
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