Over 182 "Contemporary Fiction" Writing Prompts
Consider a story set during a city-wide blackout that forces residents of an apartment building to interact with one another, revealing secrets and forming unexpected bonds.
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Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
A couple from different cultural backgrounds opens a fusion restaurant in a predominantly conservative town. Explore their experiences as they try to win over the town's residents with their innovative dishes while navigating their own personal and cultural differences.
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Contemporary Fiction
American
Write a story about a young violinist who discovers a forgotten letter hidden inside an ancient violin case that changes everything they thought they knew about their family's past.
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Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Write about a character who inherits an antique bookstore and discovers a secret basement full of manuscripts that contain spells. As they begin to read and perform the spells, they realize the literature can alter their reality in ways they hadn’t anticipated.
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Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy
Write about two childhood best friends who reunite after many years apart. One has achieved significant success while the other has quietly struggled. Explore their conversation at their favorite childhood hangout spot and the dynamics of envy, nostalgia, and the ties that still bind them.
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Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Two best friends make a pact to get married if both are still single by
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Contemporary Fiction
Romance
Create a tale where two strangers share a four-hour train ride and discover they have more in common than they initially thought, leading each to abandon their initial destinations.
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Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
A small, overlooked city park becomes the center of controversy when a local artist unveils a provocative sculpture. Write from the perspective of three different community members: a long-time resident, a city council member, and a teenager who has just moved to the neighborhood.
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Contemporary Fiction
Urban
Explore the story of three high school friends who reunite in their hometown for their 20th reunion. Each woman brings with her a life filled with experiences—successes, failures, marriages, and divorce. Over the course of the reunion weekend, secrets are revealed that test the strength of their friendship and the paths they've chosen.
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Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction
After receiving an anonymous tip, a young investigative journalist discovers that a beloved local bakery is a front for laundering money. Delve into the moral dilemmas they face as they unravel the connections between the bakery, organized crime, and potentially, city officials.
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Contemporary Fiction
Urban
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