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Intro
Are you looking at a blank page, hoping for inspiration to hit? Whether you are an interim writer or a beginner, thinking of unique story ideas can be very scary. That’s where we step in! In this post, we provide new, original short story prompts—themes for stories, stretched across the spectrum of genres —from mystery to sci-fi, romance to fantasy and everything in between. And let your creativity run wild!
Content Structure:
Mystery
“The Night of the Missing Clock: A small town is turned upside down when all of its clocks stop at the same time, and the mayor disappears without a trace.”
Fantasy
“The Whispering Forest: [A group of rebels stumbles upon a magical forest where every tree harbors the soul of a fallen hero, providing cryptic guidance, of sorts, for their quest.]
Science Fiction
“Echoes of Tomorrow: A scientist invents a device that records conversations from the future, but what they hear threatens their present.”
Romance
“Letters Never Sent: An unexpected swap between two strangers at an airport leads to a love story written between pages of journals.
Horror
“The Forgotten Cellar: A family moves into a very old house and discovers a room that was never to be opened.”
Conclusion:
We hope these original story ideas kindle the spark for your next writing project! Note that the best stories usually come from your own imagination,—so take the idea, own it, and see that come to the page. What are you most looking forward to write within this genre? Let us know in the comments!
