Club Membership

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            High schools often have a variety of clubs. Some focus on environmental issues while others are dedicated to dance. Some are book clubs while others support sports.

            People join clubs for a variety of reasons. Companionship is probably high on the list. Being with people with common interests is another. In high school students are looking for ways to boost their profile when applying to colleges.

            Your task is to write a story in which your character is in some type of club.

            Have fun with this one.

And the Culprit Is…

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            Every story has a mystery hidden inside. The question might be what arises to keep the lovers apart or, just as likely, who’s going to die first?

            Your task is to write a story in which your character sets out to discover who committed the crime. But add a twist…the culprit is not who they thought it would be.

            Have fun with this one.

The Premonition

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            Imagine someone concerned about their future, so concerned that they seek the advice of a seer. They approach her shop, ring the bell, and panic when the door opens. Or perhaps they don’t panic, but rush in, full of joy.

            What do they hope to learn? Something about themselves or someone else?

            Your task is to write a story in which your character seeks out some reference to their future, either through some form of a medium or through advice of friends.

            Have fun with this one.

Fairy Tale Remake

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            Cartoons often have fan clubs in which members write extensions or additions to the series. Imagine Yosemite Sam falling off a cliff into a raging river, then something unusual happens.

            Instead of rewriting a cartoon, think fairy tale. Think Cinderella as the hero of her own story, rescuing Prince Charming. Little Red Robin defeats the Wolf on the walk to

Grandma’s house. The boy walks past the hole in the dike, but his sister stays behind to save the town.

            Your task is to write a story based upon a fairy tale. Switch things up just enough that your version is completely original.

            Have fun with this one.

Through a Child’s Eyes

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            Children have a refreshing outlook on the world. Everything is new, even when they’ve seen it before.

            Take a child to the zoo, the same on they’ve visited many times before, and their eyes light up when the lion roars, they smile when the giraffe leans down to stare them in the eye and when the mongooses dash about.

            Your task is to write a story from a child’s point of view. Fill it with wonder and awe.

            Have fun with this one.

Simple Pleasures

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            Often the simple things offer the most pleasure. Imagine standing in a rose garden, surrounded by fragrant flowers. Or walking through a forest on a bed of fallen leaves. Holding a puppy that is the smallest of the bunch.

            Listening to a concert of middle school students, paying attention to your relative who’s struggled to learn the violin.

            There are many things that bring us joy.

            Your task is to write a story in which your character celebrates a small, simple pleasure.

            Have fun with this one.

In Another Time

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            Time travel stories are quite popular. Whole series have been explored, lasting for years.

            Most begin on a lark, with the character accidentally falling through a portal. He meets people on the other side. Perhaps marries and has children, a job, and so on. Meanwhile, back in the “real” world, the character has a family and job.

            Your task is to write a story in which time travel plays a part.

            Have fun with this one.

Sense of Chaos

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            Picture your worst day. People yelling. Things being dropped or thrown. Pictures being ripped from the walls. Children painting on the walls.

            Loud music blaring incessantly. Horns honking. Drills drilling. Noise everywhere, getting louder and louder.

            A party springs up, with dancers and karaoke singing. Or maybe a DJ pumping out deep bass tunes.

            Alcohol flowing. People jump in a pool fully clothed. Dogs bark. Bite someone.

            A sudden storm comes up.

            Your task is to write a story in which chaos surrounds the protagonist.

            Have fun with this one.

Last Wish

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            Imagine that a friend is dying and has requested that you do something for them, something that will allow them to die without worries or fears. Perhaps it’s something simple, like call a family member. Perhaps it’s more complex, such as find a classmate from years ago.

            Your task is to write that story.

            Have fun with this one.

Letters From Camp

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            Not all children get to experience camp. Too expensive or too far away. Or not interested.

            Imagine your character does travel off in a bus, to a remote spot far from home.

            He’s put in a cabin with a bunch of other boys. Some seem nice, but then there are the bullies.

            Or perhaps she’s afraid to take the swimming test as her cabin mates look on. Or maybe it’s the horses that frighten her. Living outside in the dark? Terrifying.

            Your task is to write a story of an adult looking back on camp. Perhaps he’s sharing experiences at a backyard BBQ. Or maybe she’s applying for a job and lists her time in camp.

            Have fun with this one.