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.
