Over 182 "Contemporary Fiction" Writing Prompts
**The Book That Rewrites Itself**: A struggling author finds an old, dusty book in the attic of their new house. Upon opening it, they realize that the book rewrites its stories each night. Inspired, the author starts taking cues from the book for their novel. However, the stories begin to eerily mirror real events in the author's life, predicting occurrences that haven't yet happened.
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Fantasy
Develop a story about a character who decides to start their life over in a new city after a sudden layoff. Document their journey through the lens of daily encounters at a local coffee shop, where conversations with strangers spark revelations about identity and purpose.
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Literary
Imagine a story where the main character discovers a forgotten letter in the attic, leading to the unraveling of a long-held family secret that could change their life.
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Short Stories
Construct a story about two families from wildly different socioeconomic backgrounds that are brought together by a mutual tragedy. Focus on their interactions, the unfolding mutual empathy, and the bridging of their worlds through shared loss and healing.
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Imagine a world where people can see 24 hours into the future but cannot change what they've seen. Your protagonist, a strategic planner at a large corporation, tries to use this ability to advantage, but begins to struggle with the ethical implications of their actions.
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Fantasy
Create a narrative about a diverse group of people who inherit a dilapidated beach house in California. Forced to work together to fix it up, they learn about each other's lives, prejudices, dreams, and fears.
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American
Write a story about a small Midwestern town preparing for its bicentennial celebration. A long-standing feud between two families threatens to overshadow the festivities, and it’s up to the newest member of the town council, who just moved from a major city, to unite the town.
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American
Craft a story set in a gentrifying neighborhood, centering around a small, family-owned grocery store struggling to stay afloat amidst the changes. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the store's owners and the diverse set of patrons who share their histories, dreams, and fears through casual conversations.
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Urban
Describe the day in the life of a high school teacher in an underfunded urban district, detailing the personal challenges they face outside of school and how it affects their teaching and relationships with students.
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American
Write a story about a character who discovers an abandoned shipping container filled with hundreds of unworn, designer clothes in their small, economically struggling town. Explore how this find impacts their life, relationships, and community.
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Contemporary Fiction
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