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The horses in the stable went wild; they knew of the coming storm.

Write a story that starts with this sentence. Is the 'storm' literal or metaphorical?

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A tense whisper echoed in the dimly lit alley, 'We need to get out of here, now!"

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The Revolutionary

Write a story surrounding whatever comes to mind when you imagine this character.

WRITING OBSTACLE

Write about a superhero who sees everything in slow-motion.

How may this power affect the way this hero sense other things like sound and touch?

STORY STARTER

Write a short story about a character who is running from something.

This could be literal or metaphorical – see what sparks your interest!

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You live in a world where you get a magical power at a certain age. The older you are when you get the power, the stronger it is.

Try to write from the perspective of an older or younger character than yourself, considering the scale of their powers and how they fit into this fantasy world.

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Write a story which takes place within an unusual room.

Try to choose a room that you are unfamiliar with, where you need to think carefully about what might really happen there.

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It was the worst kind of day to be lost and alone on a mountain.

Write a story beginning with this line.

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Create a messy scene where an animal escapes into somewhere it shouldn't be.

This should be a fun and exciting scene, with plenty of energy and chaos. How the escape is resolved is up to you.

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“I’d be careful if I were you...one move and our planet gets wiped of all life.”

Write a story which includes this line of dialogue.

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Write a story that contains a wild animal doing something unexpected.

They don't have to play a main part in the story, but you should fit this animal into the plot in a natural way.

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As the only person in your town without a magical ability, you're constantly having to find ways to convince people that you do, for fear of them finding out.

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