Adversarial Muse

I got tired of looking for writing prompts so here are some, hope you're happy. 

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“I know you.” “No, you know who I wanted you to think I was.”

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Why is your cat mad at you?

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Write a paragraph describing what it feels like to be a middle schooler. Would you go back to those days?

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“Your smile...well it’s like rows of corn if corn were teeth. I love corn.”

Marcus was terrible at poetry. Or perhaps ahead of his time.

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“Look. We are probably all going to die” “Yup.” “So there’s very little chance that we will live to see tomorrow.” “Uh-huh.” “And you still won’t even consider letting me take you out to dinner?” “Not a chance.” Who is talking, and what is the situation?

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Write a story that embodies the theme of “hope”. Bonus level: It has to include a croissant.

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Write a sequence where two characters are in love, but have trouble finding alone time because of overbearing parents or third-wheeling friends. 

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What is the silliest way you could die?

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What are 7 reasons you’d be counting the ceiling tiles in a room?

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Write a scene where something a character is superficially proud of (hair, style, long fingernails) keeps getting in the way of them completing a spy mission, but they are too proud to admit they need help.

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Write a scene without dialogue. Bonus Challenge: The scene firmly establishes the dynamic between two people.

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“16 years and all I get for it is you.”

“Geez Mom, I just failed a driver’s test!”

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Write a story where food is a metaphor for desire, and desire is a metaphor for power. Bonus Challenge: There’s only one character in this story. Internal monologue.

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Here’s a challenge. Write a sex scene WITHOUT the words: - entered

- thighs

- heaving

- steamy

- breathless

- heartbeat

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Write a short story where your protagonist is a narcissist. 

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He darkened the doorway, covered with blood and other bits of skull and sinew.

“Listen, I’m not in the mood for sass”

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