Prompt Ideas for Short Stories

A mysterious short story could be about a small town where every night at midnight, all the lights go out and strange noises come from the forest on the outskirts. The townspeople are too afraid to investigate, until a new outsider arrives in town. This person is intrigued and decides to explore the forest during the next blackout, only to find a hidden underground lair filled with ancient artifacts and a strange being.

On a distant planet colonized by Earth, a strange alien artifact is found. It seems to have a power that defies all known laws of physics. The colonists must figure out if it's a gift or a threat. Well, they start with trying to analyze its structure. They call in the best scientists from all over the colony. Some think it might be a weapon left by an ancient civilization that once inhabited the planet, while others believe it could be a key to unlocking a new form of energy. As they study it, strange things start to happen around the artifact. Machines malfunction, and some people even start having vivid hallucinations. The situation becomes more and more tense as the colonists struggle to understand the true nature of this alien object.

There were several ways to write characters: 1 Prompt: This form is usually used to emphasize a character's language or personality traits. For example, an arrogant person might say,"I'm not talking to you. You're too small!" Or a shy person might say,"I can't look at you. You're too beautiful!" 2. Prompt: This form can also be used to direct the reader's attention. For example, a calm person might say,"I can say this without thinking." Or a person who lost control of his emotions might say,"I can't control my emotions. I want to kill!" 3. Prompt in the middle: This form is usually used to add some plot elements to the conversation. For example, a character might say,"I've thought about it and I'll do it." Or a character might say,"I don't know. I'll ask." There are many ways to write characters, but the most important thing is to let the readers understand the character's personality and way of thinking, so as to better understand the story.

In a far - flung galaxy, there is a planet covered in a strange mist that gives everyone who enters it the ability to see the future. A group of space explorers land on this planet. But they soon realize that the future they see is not fixed. Their actions in the present can change what they see in the future. As they explore the planet further, they discover an ancient temple hidden in the mist. Inside the temple, there are strange markings that seem to be a code for understanding and controlling this future - seeing ability. However, there are also dangerous creatures lurking in the temple that will stop at nothing to keep the secret of the temple intact.

In a far - off land, there was a young boy named Tom. Tom was an apprentice to a great wizard. One night, as Tom was cleaning the wizard's study, he accidentally knocked over a dusty old book. As he picked it up, a spell on the book was activated. Tom was suddenly transported to a land of ice and snow. There, he met a group of friendly yeti - like creatures. They were in trouble because an evil sorcerer had frozen their home. Tom remembered some of the spells he had learned from his master. With great effort, he managed to break the evil spell and free the land. The yeti - like creatures were so grateful that they gave Tom a magical amulet that would protect him on his future adventures.

In my dream, I was in a world made entirely of candy. So, my short story is about a boy named Tim. Tim loves sweets more than anything. One night, as he sleeps, he enters a magical realm. The ground is made of gingerbread, and the trees are giant lollipops. He meets a little pixie who tells him that he can eat as much as he wants but must not be greedy. Tim starts exploring and eating different candies. However, he soon realizes that if he eats too much, the candies start to disappear. He learns the importance of moderation. When he wakes up, he still craves sweets but also remembers the lesson from his dream - world.

[1]: When she heard his words, she smiled slightly." So you've already thought of this. But I still think that if we really get together, I should make you feel more comfortable." 2. The prompt: He looked into his eyes." I know I've been working hard just to make you feel proud that you like me." The third prompt was in the middle: She looked up into his eyes."What do you mean?" She asked nervously, hoping to get his approval.

A girl inherits an antique mirror from her grandmother. When she brings it home and hangs it in her bedroom, she starts to see a face in the mirror that isn't her own. At first, it's just a fleeting glimpse. But as time passes, the face becomes more and more clear. It seems to be a sad, pale face of a woman. One night, the woman in the mirror reaches out as if trying to pull the girl into the mirror world.

One idea could be a world where magic is tied to emotions. For example, when a person is extremely happy, they can create beautiful, floating lights. A young girl discovers she has an unusual ability to control negative emotions like anger and turn them into a powerful force to fight against dark creatures that thrive on despair. She has to learn to balance her emotions to use this power effectively.

A family moves into a new house. At first, everything seems normal, but then they start to notice that the toys in their children's room move on their own at night. The children also start having nightmares about a shadowy figure that stands at the end of their beds.