What are some good short story ideas for A-level students?

One great grade level short story for elementary students is 'The Little Red Hen'. It teaches kids about the value of hard work. The hen asks for help with tasks like planting wheat, but no one helps. In the end, she doesn't share the bread she makes. Another is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It shows the importance of planning and hard work in building a safe home against the big bad wolf.

Another is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. This classic story shows that slow and steady can win the race. The overconfident hare takes a nap during the race while the slow tortoise keeps going. It's a great story to teach kids not to be too arrogant and to persevere.

One idea could be a story about a young artist who discovers a magical paintbrush that brings his paintings to life. He then has to deal with the chaos that ensues as the living paintings start to interact with the real world in unexpected ways.

A story about a person who gains the ability to read minds but realizes it's not as great as it seems. They struggle with the burden of knowing everyone's secrets and the isolation it brings.

You could write about a time-travel adventure or a mysterious encounter in a forest.

You could write about a magical adventure in a hidden forest. Maybe a character stumbles upon a secret portal and has all kinds of wild experiences.

You could write about a magical adventure in a hidden forest. Maybe a character discovers a secret portal and meets strange creatures.

One idea could be a chance encounter at a coffee shop. A girl accidentally spills her coffee on a guy. They start talking while cleaning up the mess and find they have a lot in common, like a shared love for old movies. Their relationship then blossoms from there.

Imagine a story where a nurse takes care of a patient who has been in a coma for months. She reads to him every day, talks to him, and slowly falls in love with the idea of him. One day, he wakes up and is instantly charmed by the woman who has been by his side. Their relationship starts off in a very unique and tender way, as he has to recover and she has to adjust to the real him.

One idea could be a world where all forms of art are banned. The government believes art incites unrest and individuality, which they want to suppress. The protagonist could be an underground artist, secretly creating works and trying to evade the authorities. It would show a society devoid of creativity and the struggle to preserve it.