One idea is to write about a character who is a dream - walker. They can enter other people's dreams and change them. But one day, they enter a nightmare that they can't escape from. Another interesting concept for short flash fiction is a world where music has physical forms. For example, a sad song might look like a grey cloud hovering over the singer. A character could be on a journey to collect all the beautiful music - forms in the world. Also, you could write about a society where people are born with a number on their forehead that represents their lifespan. A person who discovers their number is much shorter than they thought has to decide how to live their remaining days.
A story about a group of kids who find a hidden door in their school basement. Behind the door is a world full of talking animals. They have to work together to find their way back home while also helping the animals solve a problem in their world.
One idea could be a character finding a mysterious object. For example, a young girl discovers an old key in the attic that seems to have strange markings. It could lead her on an adventure as she tries to figure out what the key unlocks. Another idea is a brief encounter between two strangers at a bus stop. Maybe they share a moment of deep connection through a simple conversation about the weather, but then they part ways and never see each other again. Also, writing about a person's last day on a job they hate can make for interesting flash fiction. They might go through a range of emotions from relief to fear of the unknown as they clean out their desk and say goodbye to colleagues.
A plot about a person who wakes up one day to find that they can hear other people's thoughts. At first, it seems like a cool ability, but soon they realize it's a burden as they hear things they don't want to. This can explore themes of privacy, empathy, and the human mind.
Sure. A student finds an old diary in the school library. The diary is filled with entries that seem to predict future events that are starting to come true in his own life. He tries to find out who the author of the diary was, but no one in the school has any knowledge of it. As he delves deeper, he starts to see a shadowy figure following him around the school.
A valuable painting goes missing from an art gallery. The detective finds a small piece of fabric on the frame that matches the clothes of one of the janitors. Upon further investigation, it turns out the janitor was blackmailed into stealing the painting by a rival art dealer.
A character vs. technology conflict could be interesting. For instance, a writer who has always written with pen and paper suddenly has to switch to a new high - tech writing device for a project. The device keeps malfunctioning and has a complex interface. The writer, who is used to the simplicity of pen and paper, is frustrated and has to struggle with the technology to meet the project deadline.
A story about a group of friends who start a band in their garage. They have big dreams of making it big but face numerous setbacks, such as not being able to find a good place to practice, having different musical tastes within the group, and struggling to get gigs. However, they keep working on their music and finally get noticed by a local radio station.
How about a story set in an old, abandoned asylum? A journalist decides to do a story on the place, thinking it will be a great scoop. But once inside, she discovers that the asylum is still inhabited by the tortured souls of the patients who were mistreated there. She has to find a way to escape while being haunted by their screams and the ghosts that lurk in every corner.
A group of friends who find an ancient map. They decide to follow it, believing it will lead them to a long - lost pirate's treasure. Along the way, they face many obstacles, including rival treasure hunters and dangerous terrains, and they also learn more about their friendship and themselves.
One theme is the pursuit of dreams. This could be about a character who has a big dream, like becoming a famous artist or an astronaut. But they face many obstacles in the process, such as lack of money or family opposition. The story can show how they strive to overcome these difficulties.