Write about a character who finds an odd-looking egg in the forest.
Write a story set in the distant future when humanity is at a fork in the evolutionary road.
Imagine a world where animals can talk. What happens when they start to organize?
What if your character woke up with no memory of the day before?
Write a story where the mundane becomes extraordinary.
Write about a character who can taste emotions.
Imagine a world where the earth is flat. What are the edges like?
Write a story about a character who is haunted by a recurring dream.
Imagine a society where children rule the world.
Write a story from the perspective of a tree.
Write about a character who can see ghosts, but treats it as an everyday occurrence.
Write a story where music is banned.
Write about a character who discovers a portal in their own backyard.
Write a story set in a world where everyone has a different supernatural ability.
Imagine a society where lying is impossible.
Write about a character who is trying to solve a centuries-old mystery.
Write a story about a character who can't feel pain.
Write a story set in a city that floats in the sky.
Write about a character who starts seeing numbers above people's heads.
Imagine a world where technology has been outlawed.
Write a story about a character who finds a key to a door that doesn't exist.
Write a story set in a world where humans coexist with mythical creatures.
Write about a character who can hear every lie.
Write a story where memories can be bought and sold.
Write about a character who discovers an ancient civilization underground.
Write a story set in a world where the sun never sets.
Write about a character who can manipulate time.
Write a story where the sea is a living entity.
Write about a character who is allergic to emotions.
Write a story set in a world where the rich live on the moon.
Write about a character who discovers they're actually a character in a book.
Write a story where plants have taken over the world.
Write about a character who can talk to shadows.
Write a story set in a city that is a giant maze.
Write about a character who finds a map to a place that doesn't exist.
Write a story set in a world where the weather is controlled by a single entity.
Write about a character who can see other people's dreams.
Write a story where everyone wakes up with a different face every day.
Write about a character who has the ability to bring drawings to life.
Write a story set in a world where there is no death.
Write about a character who can't stop growing taller.
Write a story where emotions are visible as colors.
Write about a character who finds a mysterious object from outer space.
Write a story set in a world where there is no concept of color.
Write about a character who can read the history of an object by touching it.
Write a story where animals have become the dominant species.
Write about a character who can teleport but can't control where they end up.
Write a story set in a world where there is only one season.
Write about a character who is followed by luck wherever they go.
Write a story where everyone can read minds.
Write about a character who stumbles upon a town that isn't on any map
Write a scene starting with a regular family ritual that goes awry【14†source】.
Write about a character who is asked to write a history of "The Summer of [this past year]." What events will they submit?【14†source】.
Write a sympathetic story from the point of view of the "bad guy." (Think fractured fairy tales like Wicked or The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, although the story doesn't have to be a fairy tale.)【14†source】.
Write from the perspective of someone of a different gender than you【15†source】.
Begin a story with the phrases "My grandparents are/were," "My parents are/were," or "My mother/father/parent is/was."【15†source】.
Write a true story from your past that involves light or darkness in some way【16†source】.
Write a recipe for an intangible thing【16†source】.
Write a horror story about an ordinary situation (e.g., buying groceries, going to the bank, listening to music)【16†source】.
Write a story that keeps contradicting itself【16†source】.
Write a story which starts with someone eating a pickle and potato sandwich【17†source】.
Write a short script where the plot has to do with evil dolls trying to take over something【17†source】.
Write about writers' block【17†source】.
Write a children's story that is insanely inappropriate but can't use graphic language, curses, or violence【17†source】.
Write a story about someone with a certain career who wants to quit it【17†source】.
Write a romance story in which the hero must have a last name corresponding with a physical characteristic (e.g. Jacques Hairyback or Flora Dimple)【17†source】.
Borrow a character from some other form of media (or create your own). Write from that character's perspective【18†source】.
Write for and against a non-consequential controversy (e.g., salt vs. pepper, Mac vs. PC, best kind of door)【18†source】.
Choose an ancestor or a person from the past to write about【18†source】.
Write a story set in a post-apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed the urban landscape.
Imagine a character who wakes up with the ability to fly but is afraid of heights. Write their journey of overcoming their fear.
Write a story about a character who discovers a hidden magical realm in their own backyard.
Imagine a world where dreams become reality. Write a story about a character who must navigate the challenges and consequences of their dreams coming true.
Write a letter to your future self 10 years from now, reflecting on your aspirations, dreams, and achievements.
Write a story where the protagonist is a sentient robot questioning its purpose and existence.
Imagine a character who can communicate with animals. Write a story exploring their unique bond with a specific animal.
Write a poem or story inspired by a vivid dream or nightmare you've had.
Write a dialogue between two completely different characters who must work together to solve a problem.
Write a story set in a world where time flows backward.
Imagine a character who has the ability to pause and resume time at will. Write about the consequences they face when they misuse this power.
Write a story about a person who possesses the power of healing but can only use it on others, not themselves.
Imagine a character who can teleport but always arrives at a random location. Write a story exploring their unpredictable adventures.
Write a story about a character who discovers they are the chosen one destined to save the world.
Write a dialogue between a person and their future self, discussing the choices and experiences that led them to where they are.
Imagine a society where art and creativity are forbidden. Write a story about a character who secretly pursues their passion for art.
Write a story about a character who wakes up in a different body every day, experiencing life from various perspectives.
Imagine a world where dreams are shared and experienced collectively. Write a story exploring the impact of shared dreaming.
Write a poem or story inspired by a famous painting or artwork.
Write a story about a character who can manipulate emotions in others.
Imagine a character who can communicate with plants. Write a story about their unique connection and the wisdom they gain from nature.
Write a story about a character who discovers a hidden doorway that leads to different dimensions.
Imagine a world where everyone has a superpower except for one person. Write about their journey to find their own unique strength.
Write a poem or story about the beauty and magic of a thunderstorm.
Imagine a character who can see glimpses of the future but struggles with the consequences of knowing what's to come. Write their story.
Write a story set in a futuristic society where emotions are regulated and controlled by technology.
Imagine a character who can speak and understand all languages, including those of animals. Write about their adventures and encounters.
Write a story about a person who discovers they can time travel but can only visit moments from their own past.
Imagine a world where books come to life and characters can interact with readers. Write a story about a character who escapes from their book into the real world.
Write a poem or story inspired by a favorite childhood memory.
Imagine a character who possesses the ability to bring inanimate objects to life. Write a story about their relationship with their animated creations.