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Write this character's story.

Write this character's story.

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Write a story or poem that takes place on this arctic pier.

Write a story or poem that takes place on this arctic pier.

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Write a thriller or horror story based on this image.

Write a thriller or horror story based on this image.

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"She's not who she says she is."

Write a story that involves this line of speech.

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You wake up in the back seat of a car, not knowing where you are or where you're going. How does the story unfold...?

You don't have to write a horror/crime story, but think about what events could realistically have lead to this scenario.

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The main characters are stuck in a labyrinth; it has no exit, but they do not know that.

Write their story; how can such a story end?

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