Task 53 Set of Three

Choose a set of three elements and write a story that contains all three of them! 

1.    A stolen ring, fear of spiders, and a sinister stranger.

2.    A taxi, an old enemy, and Valentine's Day.

3.    Identical twins, a party invitation, and a locked closet.

4.    A broken wristwatch, peppermints, and a hug that goes too far.

5.    Aerobics, a secret diary, and something unpleasant under the bed.

6.    An ex-boyfriend, a pair of binoculars, and a good-luck charm.

7.    An annoying boss, a bikini, and a fake illness.

8.    The first day of school, a love note, and a recipe with a significant mistake.

9.    A horoscope, makeup, and a missing tooth.

10.  A campfire, a scream, and a small lie that gets bigger and bigger.

Extreme challenge: combine three of the elements with one of the other short story ideas on this page.