Short Story Prompt Day 31

Today is January 31st, and here we are at the end of the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge! Whether you’ve followed along each and every day, only dropped by once or twice, or anywhere in-between, we hope this challenge has been a fun and rewarding experience for all involved.

Prompt:

Your latest project is quickly nearing completion, but the deadline is approaching even faster.

Retro Alarm Clock

Short Story Prompt Day 30

We’re nearly there! With only two days remaining in the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge, we hope these prompts are working to help you keep those creative juices flowing.

Prompt:

Many years after waking up with no memory of themself or their past, an amnesiac suddenly remembers everything from their prior life.

In The Fog

Short Story Prompt Day 29

Three days left! Today’s prompt is #29 in the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge. As this challenge nears its conclusion, we hope these prompts have helped to bring out your creativity.

Prompt:

A person wakes up alone to the sound of voices, and gradually comes to the realization that they can now hear the thoughts of anyone and everyone nearby.

Calmness

Short Story Prompt Day 28

Welcome to the 28th day of the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge! For those following along, we’re in the home stretch now. For those just stopping by, we hope these prompts inspire you all the same.

Prompt:

Write a story that shifts to a different protagonist partway through.

Over Here - No, This Way

Short Story Prompt Day 27

Just 5 days to go! We’ve reached the 27th day of the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge, and with it, the 27th story prompt. Whether you’re following along each day or just stopping by for inspiration, we hope today’s prompt inspires a fun story.

Prompt:

A person finds out that they are the key to solving a long-unsolved mystery.

Old Boxes

Short Story Prompt Day 26

We’ve reached January 26th, the 26th story prompt in the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge, and we only have 6 prompts to go. We hope these prompts are helping you find your inspiration, whether or not you’re participating in the challenge.

Prompt:

A solar flare causes a new post-tech reality.

Map

Short Story Prompt Day 25

Just 7 prompts to go, now! Welcome to day 25 of the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days Challenge. Whether you’re keeping up, just starting out, or just stopping by, we hope these prompts help.

Prompt:

Write a story about the consequences of a seemingly inconsequential choice.

Blue Butterfly

Short Story Prompt Day 24

Today is January 24th, and this is our 24th story prompt in the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days Challenge. We’re more than 3/4ths of the way through now! Whether you’re keeping the momentum going or just getting started, we hope today’s prompt helps.

Short stories are a great way to explore genre you don’t usually play in! Enjoy!

Prompt:

Write a story in which the setting (for example a house, a town, a ship, etc) is as much of a character as any of the people.

Oban Town In Scotland

Short Story Prompt Day 23

Welcome to Day 23 of the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge. If you’re following along or if you’re just stopping by, we hope this prompt helps to get your creativity flowing.

Prompt:

A historian travels back in time to observe an event that history forgot.

Prague Astronomical Clock

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Short Story Prompt Day 22

Today is January 22nd, and with that, the 22nd post in the 31 Short Stories in 31 Days challenge. With the end of the month fast approaching, we hope these prompts have helped you to find your inspiration and keep on writing.

Prompt:

Two friends must reconcile their wildly conflicting approaches to solving a shared problem or achieving a shared goal.

Restaurant Table