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41 Best Narrative Short Story Ideas
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Describe your definition of a good life.
Describe yourself to a stranger.
Write about a difficult decision you had to make, and how you ended up making it.
Write about the last nightmare you had.
Write about a time that you were lost (metaphorically or literally).
Write about a wish that you once made.
Who would you choose as the TIME Person Of The Year? Why?
Write about a time when you tried something unfamiliar.
Write about the best day of your life.
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