A list of past prompts from the daily flash challenge |
A list of past prompts used in the daily flash fiction challenge. Note: where I've placed a number, that's the page number where the prompts were found, in order working back from the last page to the present day of the daily flash challenge. I'm currently on page 192, and will add more when I find the time. It's a bigger undertaking than I anticipated. :) Anyway, I hope you find them useful. The past prompts. Write a story with the title "Weathervane" Write a story about overhearing something Write a story that contains the line "If you listen, you can hear the whispering" Write a story in the Drama genre Write a story with the title "Even in My Dreams" Write a story that takes place during a storm Write a story in the Ghost genre Write a story in the Friendship genre Write a story with the title "Flowers and Stones" pg 204 Write a story in which the main character is spiteful Write a story that contains the following items: a postcard, a torn shirt, and a camera. Write a story in which a friendship changes Write a story that contains the line "We knew we could never get away with it" Write a story that takes place near a bonfire Write a story with the title "Pathways" Write a story in the Mystery genre Write a story that contains the line "I found him/her lying in the snow" Write a story about wearing a disguise Write a story about a family meal 203 Write a story in which the following objects appear: a jacket, a small animal, and a box Write a story that takes place on a porch Write a story about a Thanksgiving feast from the turkey's point of view. Write a story about the full moon (which is tonight) Write a story with the title "Troublesome" Write a story in which a secret is kept Write a story in which the main character is waiting Write a story with the title "Sorrow is a Bluebird" 202 Write a story in the Comedy genre Write a story in the Fantasy genre. Write a story with a twist Write a story that takes place under a tree Write a story with the title "The Music Box" Write a story about a hiding place Write a story about a tradition. Write a story that takes place during a snowstorm Write a story that contains the following objects: a sketch book, a bracelet, and a string of lights. Write a story that takes place by a fire. Write a story about trying something new. Write a story in which a promise is broken Write a story that takes place on a road Write a story with the title "The Fortune Teller" 201 Write a story that contains the line "the cold had seeped into my very bones" Write a story that takes place by a lake Write a story in which the main character is in trouble Write a story about something that "makes" Christmas for your character. It can appeal to any of the senses. For example, my dad and I always make a traditional Hungarian cookie for Christmas and we have to make the dough in advance. We made the dough yesterday and we both agreed that it smells like Christmas. Write a story with the title "Just For You" Write a story in which someone is secretive Write a story that takes place outside, at night and during a gentle snowfall. Write a story about the day you saved the world Write a story about an unexpected gift 200 Write a story that contains the following items: an old photo, a tin of candy and an unusual hat. Write a story in which a secret is told Write a story that takes place in a cave Write a story that takes place at midnight Write a story in which the following things appear: a dry cookie, a pair of shoes and an annoying nickname. Write a story about finding something unexpected while unpacking your suitcase. Write a story that takes place in a store Write a story with the title "Dark Ice" 199 Write a story in the Mystery genre Write a story that contains the line "she/he blinked in the sudden brightness" Write a story in which the main character discovers that they like something that they used to hate Write a story in which the following items appear or are mentioned: an owl (real or fake), a pamphlet, and a pair of unusual socks. Write a story in the Friendship genre Write a story that takes place on or near a bridge Write a story that includes the line, "Be careful. We never know when they're watching, anymore." 198 Write a story that contains the following items: a wooden box and something bright green Write a story with the title "Every Flower" Write a story about recieving something unexpected in the mail Write a story in which the main character is tired Write a story about missing someone Write a story that takes place during a meal Write a story that falls into both of these genres: Romance/Love and Horror Write a story that contains the line "I'm going to make my cut and hope for the best" 197 Write a story titled "Raindrops" Write a story in which something or someone is deceptive Write a story that contains the following items: a strange bird (real or fake), a tin of candy, and a candle Write a story that takes place in the main character's hiding place Write a story titled "Freezing" Write a story in which something is lost 196 Write a story that takes place in a kitchen Write a story in which something (a color, a type of object, an animal) frequently appears near the main character Write a story in the Sci-Fi genre Write a story in which a secret is shared Write a story in which all of the following items appear: a bag of almonds, a green pen, and a pair of chopsticks Write a story in which the main character recieves a box and it contains something different from what he/she expected Write a story that takes place on a hill Write a story that contains the line "They had promised us that it would stop" 195 Write a story in which something is forgotten Write a story in which the main character is trying to convince someone of something Write a story titled "Nine Years" Write a story in which the main character is filling out a form Write a story that takes place in the rain Write a story titled "One by One" 194 Write a story that includes all of the following: a bowl, a mood ring, and an unusual smell. Write a story that takes place in the country Write a story about making a gift for someone Write a story that takes place in another time, it can be past or future Write a story that takes place at dawn Write a story titled "Slipping Away" Write a story that takes place next to a hole Write a story that contains the line "(I/she/he/we) stepped off the bus and..." 193 Write a story about taking a tour Write a story in which all of the following appear: a trail of footprints, a paint brush, and something with stripes Write a story that takes place at a party Write a story that contains the line, "This morning, I woke to a sound that had grown unfamiliar to me. It took me a moment to realize that it was the sound of birds singing..." Write a story about Captain Colossal. It can be anything you want. Write a story that includes all of the following: a pair of boots, a mug and something purple Write a story that takes place on or near a mountain of melting snow in a parking lot Write a story that takes place near a mud puddle of epic proportions Write a story that involves a conflict at a laundromat 192 page numbers changed...as daily contest forum grows :) These are still in the correct order though... Write a story that takes place near an open window 198 Write a story that takes place in the produce department of a grocery store Write a story in which the weather changes suddenly Write a story about a practical joke Write a story that contains all of the following: a pair of headphones, a patch of sunshine, and a gust of wind Write a story in which the main character forgot to change his/her clock Write a story titled "Falling Rain" Write a story that includes all of the following: a large book, a list, and some unusual muffins 197 Write a story that includes the line "...he/she waved cheerily and vanished..." Write a story that takes place in a dream Write a story in which the main character is running Write a story about three people stuck in an elevator Write a story that takes place under a flowering tree Write a story that includes the line "Go on, it'll be good for you" Write a story that includes all of the following: a sheet of blue paper, a bracelet, and a box with someone's initials on it Write a story that takes place on an island. Write a story in which the main character is making an unusual list 196 Write a story in which the main character is jealous Write a story that takes place in a park Write a story that takes place in a strange shop Write a story in the Mythology genre (Quick note: if you're not sure what to do with this prompt/genre, I'll spout off a couple quick ideas - you could re-tell an existing myth, write an original myth in an existing pantheon (Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, Indian, Native American...), make up a whole new pantheon, et cetera. Up to you.) Write a story that includes all of the following: an old toy, a notebook, and triangular box Write a story in which the main character is resting Write a story titled "Tempest" Wite a story in which someone comes home Write a story about finding something 195 Write a story in which the main character is watching someone Write a story where the main character sees someone from the past, someone they never thought they'd see again Write a story in which the main character is watching someone Write a story about giving a gag gift Write a story in the Mystery genre Write a story titled "Sunny Road" 194 (temp place holder) |