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30 Best Teens Short Story Ideas
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Re-tell Jane Eyre as a short story... but set it in the far future.
Write a story about a test that your character has to overcome. The test can be metaphorical or figurative.
Sweet Sixteenth? More like Salty Sixteenth!
You find a note in your locker that is not intended for you, but the person with the next locker over. What does the note say? What do you do with it?
Write a dual perspective story, with each alternating perspective based on one of these two words: "bitter" and "sweet."
"Hi. It's me."
Write a story based on your very first memory.
Using only the setting of birthday parties, write a story about growing up.
Write a story about coming out. The ending is a happy one.
Write a story about a character's first day at an after-school job in a retail store.
You discover a strange map that's been stuffed into your locker.
Five competitive students are invited to board game night. Only one can win.
It's the first day of summer camp, and one of this year's new campers is the child of a major celebrity. Write a story about the first week from the head camp counselor's perspective.
A pair of twins swap places for a day. What do they find out about each other?
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