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Writing Prompt

STORY STARTER

Write a story that has no obvious protagonist.

Think carefully about how can you create an engaging story that doesn't have one main character.

The Crew

Pel gingerly stepped out of the space ship as his boss yelled at him. His boss didn’t seem to understand. Just because half of the man was built out of circuitry didn’t mean he could run indefinitely. Still his boss called him over to meet his new employer. Rui watched the cyborg approach. He was light on his feet. And didn’t even flinch as his boss called him over. He had to be used to high s...

Inferno

The sun was in the sky Love was in the air Spirits were high And all was fair It was just him and her Messing around And as long as they were together With their feet on the ground Nothing would be wrong, Everything would be right As long as they held on As long as they clung tight Everything would be fine They would sit, hands glued Smile and laugh and dine on such fine food As long as they were ...

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The Auditorium

Squeaking, the janitor’s cart rounded the corner sloshing warm soapy water. Gus knocked on the boys’ bathroom door and pushed it open. “Give me a minute,” Principal Wesley called out from the sink area his voice shaking. Embarrassed Gus retreated and headed to the girls’ room. Principal Wesley cleared his throat and splashed cool water on his face. He told his dripping reflection, “ You can do ...

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Beams Of Purple Fire

The beams shone through the windows of the house, engulfing anybody inside. It was February 2007, in San Francisco, California. It was a cloudy, purple birthday. Soon, the mist that once rolled over the ceiling would become smoke.

Smoke that becomes toxic to anyone who happens to breathe it in, however the smoke was deadlier this time. It had come from a dragon. A dragon’s smoke can make anyone ...

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Naturally

it was a meeting

a revolution

No longer would they be the nerds, outcasts, and weirdos. Instead, when they walked in, they would not be a princess, they would be queens. The four girls dressed in their fanciest gowns as the walked to the prom. Their chins to the sky, unflinching certainty of what was about to happen in their eyes. They walked in, all 4 in blood red dresses. They no longer were t...

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Bread

This is a story about bread. Yes, Bread. I know it sounds boring, but bare with me. Once upon a time, in a bread factory- no not ‘far far away’- was millions of loafs of bread being made and shipped out to different stores. And everything has a story, yes, even bread. Bread is made from dough. Dough is made from other ingredients. But, this bread was made whole, think of it as one happy family. ...

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Overcome

Someone once said that you may need courage to live with fear by your side but you have to have honor to overcome it. For fear is nothing more than a obstacle that stands in front of progress.

 People always start out living with fear always in their minds. Telling them what to do. When to run and when to stay and fight. I used to live in the face of fear because I accepted the fact that I wa...
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Escape

Three children raced down the alleyway soaking wet from the pouring rain. They were afraid of something you could see it in their faces. “We have to stop at some point Annie. We cant run forever!” A male’s voice echoed through the empty street. “My mother did so why cant I Sam. Give me one good reason to stop.” Her voice was strained and full of hurt. The third child looked around worriedly. Th...

Disfigured Record

The group of patients are hustled down the bright blue padded halls with armed guards on each arm.

Erika pulls a paper clip out of her mouth and tosses it to Roman, in discrete manner. This paper clip will be used to help the freedom of Lun and Lan who are needed to free everyone else included.

These people all have different needs and wants, with different advantages and disadvantages furtherm...

Missing Dog

Scribbling on paper a note for the board. Instructions on where to find the missing dog. Once found the note will reveal all but who wrote it and why do they not want to claim their reward?...