Good prompts for stories include 'A discovery in an old attic'. This could result in a story about finding long - forgotten family secrets or valuable treasures. 'An unexpected encounter on a lonely road' is also great. It might be a meeting with a helpful stranger or a menacing figure, which would drive the plot forward. And 'A noise in the middle of the night' can start a horror or mystery story, as the characters try to figure out what's making the noise.
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 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.'
One good prompt could be 'A mysterious letter arrives in the mail with no return address'. This can lead to a story about mystery, secrecy, and perhaps a journey to uncover the sender's identity. Another prompt is 'You wake up in a world where colors have disappeared'. It allows for a creative exploration of a dull, monochromatic world and the character's attempts to bring back color. And 'A strange noise coming from the attic at midnight' can inspire a spooky short story.
A haunted house is a classic prompt. Imagine an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town, with creaking floors and shadowy figures in the windows. Another could be a cursed object, like a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it. And a dark forest at night, filled with strange noises and unseen threats.
One prompt could be 'A world where time has stopped for everyone but one person.' Another could be 'Aliens that communicate through emotions rather than language.' And 'A future city that floats in the sky due to a new form of anti - gravity technology.'
Good prompts for short stories include 'A broken - down car in the middle of nowhere'. This might lead to a story of survival, self - discovery, or an encounter with unexpected help. 'A photograph that shows a different time and place' can inspire a story about memories, nostalgia, or time travel. Also, 'A magic potion that has an unforeseen side effect' which can result in all kinds of creative and wild short story ideas.
A mysterious old house on a hilltop could be a great prompt. You can build a story around who used to live there, what secrets it holds. Maybe there are strange noises coming from it at night and a curious kid decides to investigate.
A young artist moves to a big city and has to overcome numerous obstacles like poverty and rejection to achieve their dream of having their work shown in a major gallery. There can be themes of perseverance, the power of art, and the harsh reality of the art world.
A mysterious old house at the end of a desolate street. You can start with a character being drawn to it out of curiosity, and then strange things start to happen, like hearing unexplained noises or seeing shadowy figures.
One great love prompt for fanfic could be 'Two characters from different worlds fall in love during a journey together.' This allows for a lot of exploration of their differences and how love can bridge those gaps. For example, in a fantasy fanfic, a human and an elf might meet while on a quest to save their respective lands. Their love story can then be intertwined with the challenges of the quest and the cultural differences between their races.
A character who wakes up one day with a strange power. For example, the ability to read people's thoughts. This could lead to various interesting situations, such as accidentally discovering a conspiracy.