Teachers Funny Writing Prompts

Write about a character who used to be famous in their younger life, but now lives as a regular civilian.

Are they annoyed that they're not known, or do they welcome the anonymity? What was their life like and how does that affect them now?

Write a story about a character whose job is to watch surveillance footage of a building all day.

How can you build a story based on what they see through the cameras?

You are in a room with all the characters you've ever written into your stories. Who will be the most problematic for you, and who will befriend and protect you?