Over 182 "Contemporary Fiction" Writing Prompts
Imagine a world where a technology exists that can predict the lifespan of any romantic relationship. Your protagonist decides to ignore this technology, choosing instead to explore the surprise and uncertainty of love. Explore their journey and the challenges they face.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Romance
Imagine a young chef is trying to bring a sabotaged family restaurant back to its former glory in a gentrifying neighborhood. Along the way, they uncover deeply buried family secrets and new friendships that reshape their goals.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Urban
Write a story in which a character inherits a small, independent bookstore in a quaint coastal town. The previous owner leaves behind a series of notes hidden among the books, each revealing a fragment of the town's history and a deeply held secret.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Literary
After surviving a near-fatal accident, a renowned atheist professor has an unexplainable spiritual experience. Explore his internal conflict as he returns to teaching, struggling with his newfound perspective amidst his established beliefs and relationships.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Religious
Develop a narrative involving a character who starts receiving anonymous, life-affirming messages in their mailbox every morning. How does it affect their life, and how do they go about uncovering the sender?
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Explore the life of a female wedding planner who, on the verge of giving up on love, is tasked with organizing a high-profile celebrity wedding that turns chaotic, teaching her new lessons about love and life.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Imagine a character who starts receiving mysterious postcards from all around the world with no return address. Each postcard contains a clue that leads them on a journey that might just help them find the sender and the reason behind these tantalizing snippets of travel.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
During a large religious festival, a massive storm traps attendees and locals together in a small city. Among them is an atheist doctor and a deeply religious nurse who must collaborate to handle emergencies and crises. Through their interactions, they explore their beliefs and challenge each other's perspectives on faith, science, and miracles.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Religious
Imagine a scenario where a young professional discovers they have a sibling they never knew about. Explore their journey of connecting with this new family member against the backdrop of their busy, urban life.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Stories
Craft a tale about a romance rekindled at a high school reunion. The characters have vastly changed in their years apart; one is a successful author dealing with writer's block, while the other travels the world with no fixed address.
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Romance
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