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Fantasy writing prompts
The kingdom’s dragons have stopped breathing fire.
A spell works perfectly—but on the wrong person.
Every mirror is a doorway, but each opens only once.
A young baker discovers their recipes contain magic.
The moon sends a letter asking for help.
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Short story starters
The last train arrived with no passengers.
Two strangers realize they have been having the same dream.
The town clock begins counting backward.
A forgotten voicemail changes someone’s plans.
Nobody remembers the house at the end of the road.
How to use these prompts
- Choose a prompt that creates a question or picture in your mind.
- Spend two minutes listing details before writing a first sentence.
- Write without editing for five to ten minutes, then read your work aloud.