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Write a story with the line “I don’t understand.”
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Center your story around an important message that reaches the wrong person.
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Write a story where someone gets into trouble and a stranger helps them out.
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Center your story around a mix-up that leads to huge (or unexpected) consequences.
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Write a story about something getting lost in translation — literally or figuratively.
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Write a story that includes the line “This isn’t what I signed up for.”
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Center your story around a character whose biggest fear or worst nightmare comes true.
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Write a story about someone who tries to fix a mistake but ends up making things worse.
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Center your story around something that doesn’t go according to plan.
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Write a story about someone who trusts or follows the wrong person.
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Write a story about a place that hides something beneath the surface.
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Start or end your story with someone arriving somewhere for the first or last time.
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Write a story about a place that no longer exists.
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Set your story in your favorite (or least favorite!) place in the world.
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Write a story about someone who sets off in one direction and ends up somewhere else.
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Write a story from the POV of a child or teenager.
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Center your story around a comedian, clown, street performer, or magician.
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Write a story with the aim of making your reader laugh.
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Center your story around a crazy coincidence.
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Write a story with a character making excuses.
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