4 minutes to read - Apr 21, 2023

Short Story Writing Prompts

Short Story Writing Prompts
Need some inspiration for your short story? Look no further than these short story writing prompts! These prompts cover a wide range of genres, from sci-fi to romance to horror, and offer unique and thought-provoking scenarios to spark your creativity. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, these prompts are sure to help you craft a compelling and captivating short story that will leave your readers wanting more.
  1. Write a story about a person who wakes up with no memory of their past, and must navigate a world they no longer recognize.

  2. A young couple moves into a new home, only to discover a mysterious locked room that they can't resist opening.

  3. Write a story about a person who discovers they have the ability to time travel, but must grapple with the consequences of altering the past.

  4. A group of friends decide to take a camping trip, but things take a dark turn when they stumble upon an abandoned cabin in the woods.

  5. Write a story about a person who inherits an antique shop from a distant relative, only to discover that the objects in the shop have a sinister history.

  6. A woman starts receiving anonymous letters that detail her daily life, causing her to question who is watching her every move.

  7. Write a story about a person who wakes up in a world where technology has advanced to the point of being able to control human emotions.

  8. A man discovers that he has a doppelganger, but the doppelganger has sinister intentions.

  9. Write a story about a person who is forced to confront their greatest fear when they are trapped in a room with it.

  10. A group of people are invited to a mysterious dinner party, but things take a deadly turn when they realize they are being hunted.

  11. Write a story about a person who discovers that they have the ability to communicate with animals, and must use this power to solve a mystery.

  12. A young girl goes on a journey to find a magical object that will save her village from destruction.

  13. Write a story about a person who wakes up in a parallel universe where they never existed, and must find a way back home.

  14. A group of survivors must navigate a post-apocalyptic world and decide whether to trust a stranger who claims to have a solution to their problems.

  15. Write a story about a person who is cursed to relive the same day over and over again, until they can break the curse.

  16. A young man finds himself trapped in a haunted house, and must uncover the truth behind the ghostly apparitions that haunt it.

  17. Write a story about a person who discovers a hidden world beneath the city they live in, and must decide whether to expose it or keep it a secret.

  18. A detective must solve a murder case that seems to defy all logic and reason.

  19. Write a story about a person who is sent to investigate a remote research facility, only to discover that the experiments being conducted there are not what they seem.

  20. A group of travelers become stranded in a mysterious town that seems to be stuck in the past, and must find a way to escape before they too become trapped forever.

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