One could be a story about a teenager who discovers they have a unique magical ability and must keep it a secret from their friends and family.
How about 'A young adult has to solve a mystery that has haunted their family for generations.' This could lead to all sorts of adventures and character development. There could be hidden clues, long-lost relatives, and unexpected twists.
One good prompt could be 'A mysterious door appears in the middle of a forest'. This can lead to various stories such as a magical adventure where characters enter the door to find a different world filled with strange creatures. Another prompt might be 'A letter arrives with no return address'. It could be the start of a mystery or a long - lost connection story. Also, 'A person wakes up with a strange power' can create a story about self - discovery and the use or misuse of that power.
One idea could be a story about a teenager who discovers they have a unique magical ability and must use it to save their town from an ancient curse.
There could be prompts like 'Share with your dad the first memory you have of him.' It's a very personal and touching prompt. 'Tell your dad about a time when he helped you when you were sad.' This focuses on the emotional support dads can give. And 'Describe your dad's favorite thing to do and how you feel when you do it with him.' It makes kids think about their dad's interests and their shared experiences.
One good prompt could be 'The time when a family member surprised us all.' Another could be 'A family vacation that changed everything.' And 'The family heirloom and its story.'
You could try using hashtags like #IGStoryPrompts on Instagram itself. That'll lead you to posts and accounts that provide them. Another option is joining IG creator groups or forums where people exchange and recommend prompts.
One interesting ya short story could be about a young girl who discovers a magical world in her backyard. She meets talking animals and has to go on a quest to save their land from an evil force.
One interesting ya love story could be about two young neighbors who grew up together. They were always there for each other through childhood scrapes and school days. As they got older, they realized their feelings had turned into love. They shared their first kiss under the old oak tree in their neighborhood.
A unique event or situation makes a family story interesting. For example, if your family once had to survive a snowstorm while on a road trip.
Prompts that involve a character with a unique superpower can be fascinating. You get to think about how that power would affect their daily life, relationships, and the world around them. For instance, if a character can read minds, how would they handle secrets? It opens up a whole new realm of storytelling possibilities.