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41 Best Narrative Short Story Ideas
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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 found out something surprising about somebody else.
Write about a time that you felt like an outsider.
Write about a time that you were challenged in a belief that you had.
Write about a difficult decision you had to make, and how you ended up making it.
Write about a time that you encountered an obstacle, and how you overcame it.
Write about a time when you were hurt by someone unexpected.
Who would you choose as the TIME Person Of The Year? Why?
Write about a time that you found out something surprising about yourself.
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