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by JD_Art @ instagram.com/jd_art_x

Write a story or poem that could be titled 'High Above the City'.

Write a story or poem that could be titled 'High Above the City'.

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by Sans @ deviantart.com/Sanskarans

Write a story from the perspective of someone in this image (perhaps we cannot see them, but they're there).

Write a story from the perspective of someone in this image (perhaps we cannot see them, but they're there).

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by Wyron A @ Unsplash

Your main character uses their position as a head chef to conceal a dark secret.

Your main character uses their position as a head chef to conceal a dark secret.

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Submitted by Lockitt Mobby

Write a scene where a superhero must reveal their true identity to someone they care for.

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The house at the end of the street has been boarded up for as long as your protagonist can remember. Today, they decide to explore.

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Inspired by Emira

Two people from warring kingdoms have fallen in love.

If you've ever wanted to write your own take on a classic romance trope, now's your chance. Which elements of this genre will you explore to make your story unique?

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