
The first day of school, a love note, and a recipe with a significant mistake.An annoying boss, a bikini, and a fake illness.An ex-boyfriend, a pair of binoculars, and a good-luck charm.Aerobics, a secret diary, and something unpleasant under the bed.A broken wristwatch, peppermints, and a hug that goes too far.Identical twins, a party invitation, and a locked closet.A taxi, an old enemy, and Valentine's Day.A stolen ring, fear of spiders, and a sinister stranger.

Have fun!Ĭhoose a set of three elements and write a story that contains all three of them!Įxtreme challenge: combine three of the elements with one of the other short story ideas on this page. You'll also find links to more creative writing prompts at the bottom of the page.Īny of these ideas can be used either humorously or dramatically. Use these story starters on their own or to get ideas for the CWN online writing courses.

44 Short Story Ideas Here are lots of short story ideas that you can use as writing prompts.
