5 writing prompts

5 Writing Prompts Sure to Get You Typing (from Reddit)

You’re a pro. You have tons of ideas. Right? But every once in a while, you might just need a kickstart. Or maybe you just want to try something new. Maybe you need some fresh material. A short story, perhaps? Try these writing prompts and post the link to your finished work in the comments!

[WP] You find a book under your pillow. It’s your diary, but you’ve never had one in your life. It’s your handwriting, and you’re greeted by a list of events you have no memories of. from r/WritingPrompts
[WP] An antique collector doesn’t buy things for their aesthetic or cultural value, but for the ghosts often bound to such items. Housework, simple company, protection, etc; the collector uses these spirits for many things. You are a ghost attached to the latest trinket they’ve bought. from r/WritingPrompts
[WP] Every 11 days, you wake up with a new bruise. No idea how you got it, but it’s there. Tonight, you plan on dealing with who- or whatever is giving you these bruises. from r/WritingPrompts
[WP] You’re a new homeowner and you’ve just found a secret room in your new home. Inside is a small journal. Reading it reveals the very interesting history of your home and this room in particular. from r/WritingPrompts
[WP] You’re one of the Queen’s two royal bodyguards at the royal gala. You have just discovered the other bodyguard is a spy planning to assassinate the queen at the event… and he has just disappeared into the crowd. from r/WritingPrompts

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