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    Calls for Submissions : French Broads Lit

    We’re reaching out on behalf of French Broads Lit, a new not-for-profit literary magazine benefitting charitable organizations in Western North Carolina. FBL seeks to publish work from emerging and established authors rooted in Southern Appalachia, and our first issue, WATERLINE, is loosely centered around themes of destructive forces and human resilience, as influenced by the impacts of Hurricane Helene […]

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    Calls for Submissions: Darkest Deep

    Where Light Takes Shape in the Depths Darkest Deep seeks short but thought-provoking literary works—pieces that evoke a sense of being emerging from non-being, light breaking from darkness, and form taking shape in the void. All genres welcome, with a preference for writing that lingers in the mind long after the last word has been […]

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    Writing Prompt #161

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #160

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #159

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #158

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #157

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #156

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #155

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #154

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #153

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #152

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #151

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #150

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #149

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #148

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #147

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #146

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #145

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #144

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #143

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #142

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #141

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #140

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #139

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #138

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #137

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #136

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #135

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #134

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #133

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #132

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #131

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #130

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #129

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #128

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #127

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #126

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #125

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #124

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #123

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #122

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #121

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic: 1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story. 2. Do not kill […]

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    Writing Prompt #120

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by ChatGPT using the Storymatic Classic framework, which involves defining two characters and two context elements that lead you into a story. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic:1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story.2. Do not kill your main […]

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    Writing Prompt #118

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a geologist and a superstitious person. The story involves an aquarium and the one that got away. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #117

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a stargazer and a dancer. This story involves an escape and a restaurant. Remember to respect the two laws of […]

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    Writing Prompt #116

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a bodybuilder and a member of the clergy. This story involves a birthday and a phone call at 3 a.m. […]

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    Writing Prompt #115

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a house cleaner and a person with a tail. This story involves a cherished toy and a sports car. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #114

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a dropout and a person about to pawn an heirloom. This story involves clothes that don’t fit right and the […]

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    Writing Prompt #113

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who needs a job and a person with lots and lots of cats. This story involves love at […]

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    Writing Prompt #112

    Your characters are a person who is locked out and an eavesdropper. This story involves an undeveloped roll of film and equipment that malfunctions. Remember to respect the two laws of The Storymatic:1. Your character must change in some way by the end of the story.2. Do not kill your main character. Happy writing! P.S. […]

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    Writing Prompt #111

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who doesn’t get the hint and a bad driver. This story involves a vacation and romance. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #110

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a dentist and a fainter. This story involves a key that nobody else has and something that should not have […]

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    Writing Prompt #109

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a librarian and a witness. This story involves a shocking announcement and the smell that brings it all back. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #107

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a patient and a person who is lost. This story involves an everyday ritual that is interrupted and a camping […]

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    Writing Prompt #108

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a butcher and a gambler. This story involves a fear of getting old and a violin. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #106

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an organ donor and a do-it-yourselfer. This story involves being reunited and a roller coaster. Remember to respect the two […]

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    Writing Prompt #105

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a hitchhiker and a spelling bee contestant. The story involves a laundromat and being unable to get down. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #104

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an amputee and a sucker. This story involves a secret meeting and the fact that nobody is watching. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #103

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a vet and a person who glows in the dark. This story involves neighbors that are not neighborly and believing […]

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    Writing Prompt #102

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a security guard and a dog in human form. This story involves a letter to the editor and being attacked […]

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    Writing Prompt #101

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a celebrity stalker and a high school coach. This story involves a beauty contest and a robbery. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #100

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an exaggerator and a believer in reincarnation. This story involves a broken promise and an awkward hug. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #99

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person voted most likely to succeed and someone who picks up hitchhikers. This story involves glue and a suitcase […]

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    Writing Prompt #98

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a hypochondriac and a plastic surgeon. This story involves going the wrong way and a long-awaited invitation. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #97

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who was born wealthy and a vampire. This story involves an award ceremony and the wrong number. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #96

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by @Storymatic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a scholar and a person who never gives up. This story involves revenge and a holiday. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #95

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a nurse and a person with a devastating secret. This story involves a doctor’s note and a lack […]

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    Writing Prompt #94

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a poet and a future president. This story involves a gun and a flight. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #93

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with an unfortunate nickname and a person answering a personals ad. This story involves a box […]

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    Writing Prompt #92

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a boxer and a retiree. This story involves bad directions and a mother’s necklace. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #91

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a babysitter and a pet photographer. This story involves a motorcycle and hunger. Remember to respect the two […]

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    Writing Prompt #90

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a mortician and a person who doesn’t feel attractive enough. This story involves proof and lightning. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #89

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an inventor and a singer. This story involves unclaimed baggage and a door that won’t open. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #88

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an employee in a fast food restaurant and a rapper. This story involves separation and something smelly. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #87

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who is new to the area and a person of a different size than most people. […]

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    Writing Prompt #86

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with a very poor memory and a person with a hidden talent. This story involves an […]

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    Writing Prompt #85

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with an excellent sense of smell and a father. This story involves a bumper sticker that […]

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    Writing Prompt #84

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a kindergarten teacher and a person in denial. This story involves a family curse and a car that […]

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    Writing Prompt #83

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who says yes to everything and a taxidermist. The story involves a UFO sighting and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #82

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who has broken something that cannot be replaced and a person who refuses to fit in. […]

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    Writing Prompt #81

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who goes door-to-door and a bookworm. This story involves letters that are returned and hiccups. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #80

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a trespasser and an actor. This story involves the last night before leaving town and a time machine […]

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    Writing Prompt #79

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a servant and a person who takes shortcuts. This story involves greedy relatives and not enough money to […]

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    Writing Prompt #78

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a golfer and the owner of a pet shop. This story involves being lonely and being recognized by […]

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    Writing Prompt #77

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a politician and a chicken. This story involves dinner with the family and a flashlight. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #76

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a mind reader and a person who is actually a robot. This story involves being pregnant and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #75

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a cook and a tattletale. The story involves a broken bone and a quest that continues. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #74

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with the secret bad habit and the caretaker of an elephant. This story involves stairs and […]

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    Writing Prompt #73

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are the object of a crush and a person who needs to remove a tattoo right away. This story […]

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    Writing Prompt #72

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a nudist and a violinist. This story involves a mishap at the laboratory and being noticed at last. […]

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    Writing Prompt #71

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who laughs at inappropriate times and an oddities collector. This story involves handcuffs and memory lane. […]

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    Writing Prompt #70

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a winner of a reality TV show and a carnival worker. This story involves a library and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #69

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person in a wheelchair and the ghost of the dog. This story involves a particularly inconvenient phobia […]

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    Writing Prompt #68

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a florist and a pig. This story involves a stranger’s cell phone and a full moon. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #67

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a judge and royalty. This story involves a note on the windshield and a lottery ticket. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #66

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a slacker and a toy maker. This story involves guilt and invisibility. Remember to respect the two laws […]

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    Writing Prompt #65

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a fashion designer and a person who is always late. This story involves a garage sale and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #64

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a time traveler and a runaway. This story involves being stuck and a stranger’s diary. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #63

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a mechanic and a person who knows the future. This story involves an invitation from a stranger and […]

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    Writing Prompt #62

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are the last person anyone would expect and a smoker. This story involves a surprise party and a burning […]

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    Writing Prompt #61

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a teller of secrets and a movie director. This story involves the first day on the job and […]

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    Writing Prompt #60

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who knows something other people don’t and a person in tears. This story involves monsters and […]

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    Writing Prompt #59

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are Bigfoot and a person with a very limited vocabulary. This story involves the story of a scar and […]

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    Writing Prompt #58

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a driver of an ice cream truck and a person who can’t go back. This story involves the […]

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    Writing Prompt #57

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a clumsy person and an animal rights activist. This story involves a first night alone and a deadline. […]

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    Writing Prompt #56

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a home movie enthusiast and someone who likes to ride elevators. This story involves a last chance and […]

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    Writing Prompt #55

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a historian and a shoplifter. This story involves something that is inside the wall and a police investigation […]

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    Writing Prompt #54

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are the subject of an interrogation and a person with wings. This story involves questioning where everyone is and […]

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    Writing Prompt #53

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with a toothache and a daydreamer. This story involves a bounced check and being pressured to […]

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    Writing Prompt #52

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a new parent and a homeless person. This story involves a problem at the bus station and the […]

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    Writing Prompt #51

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy!  Your characters are an investigative reporter and a person with a weak heart. This story involves the first day of school […]

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    Writing Prompt #50

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a video game tester and a wrestler. This story involves a neighborhood that is changing and blood. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #49

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a best-selling author and a carpenter. This story involves the woods and something that is wrong with the […]

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    Writing Prompt #48

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a cartoonist and a cowboy. This story involves a discovery of what’s in the glove box and having […]

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    Writing Prompt #47

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy!  Your characters are a member of a wedding party and a cashier at the dollar store. This story involves being pulled […]

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    Writing Prompt #46

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a musician and the owner of a hot air balloon. This story involves a last rehearsal and the […]

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    Writing Prompt #45

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with more than one job and a hunter. This story involves reckless enthusiasm and a box […]

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    Writing Prompt #44

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a tourist and a flirt. This story involves being torn between two lovers and a stranger coming to […]

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    Writing Prompt #43

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who isn’t good at being in charge, and a person nobody will talk to. This story […]

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    Writing Prompt #42

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a liar and an aging model. This story involves parents who are not actually parents and jealousy. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #41

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a nose picker and a person with lots of stuffed animals. This story involves a video camera and […]

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    Writing Prompt #40

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who can’t remember an important word and a guest. This story involves a knock on the […]

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    Writing Prompt #39

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person covered in tattoos and a mascot for a professional sports team. This story involves a dispute […]

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    Writing Prompt #38

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with very bad breath and a person with arthritis. This story involves the first day of […]

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    Writing Prompt #37

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an insomniac and an ex-superhero. This story involves a mirror and a language barrier. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #36

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person with a large scar and a person in love. This story involves a very long line […]

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    Writing Prompt #35

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a subject of a medical experiment and a neglected sibling. This story involves a missing child and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #34

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who cannot wait any longer and a pilot. This story involves a blind date and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #33

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an organ recipient and a professional athlete. This story involves a hospital waiting room and a wedding. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #32

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a grandparent and a not-so-good samaritan. This story involves a lottery ticket and a door that won’t open. […]

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    Writing Prompt #31

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a rescued child and a person who asks what nobody ever asks. This story involves separation and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #30

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a gravedigger and a miner. This story involves a beauty contest and a mishap at the laboratory. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #29

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who will do whatever it takes and one of twins. This story involves a library and […]

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    Writing Prompt 28

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who needs protecting and a soap opera addict. This story involves a secret meeting and if […]

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    Writing Prompt #27

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an attention-seeker and a seller of used cars. This story involves greedy relatives and invisibility. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #26

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who has never left the city and a soldier. This story involves glue and a motorcycle. […]

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    Writing Prompt #25

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a runner-up and a person just released from prison. This story involves hiccups and an awkward hug. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #24

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a sleepwalker and a bus driver. This story involves a flight and a flashlight. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #23

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person in mourning and a person who is bullied. This story involves a box of postcards and […]

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    Writing Prompt #22

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a beekeeper and a person who cannot stop thinking about that dream last night. This story involves an […]

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    Writing Prompt #21

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a follower and an office worker. This story involves dead batteries and being lonely. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #20

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an eighty-year-old architect and a dishwasher. This story involves a photo album and a family member’s memoir hitting […]

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    Writing Prompt #19

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a recluse and a police officer. This story involves a clown school and an escape. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #18

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a hearing-impaired person and a lottery winner. This story involves a church and a tornado. Remember to respect […]

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    Writing Prompt #17

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a slowpoke and a firefighter. This story involves an aquarium and forgiveness. Remember to respect the two laws […]

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    Writing Prompt #16

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person who has been stood up and a prisoner of war. This story involves a safe deposit […]

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    Writing Prompt #15

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are an animal psychic and a ventriloquist. This story involves a parade and a one-way plane ticket. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #14

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a world record holder and an artist. This story involves an enormous stuffed animal and a fever. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #13

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a dog catcher and a farmer. This story involves a small wild animal and a talking dog. Remember […]

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    Writing Prompt #12

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a recent immigrant and a space alien disguised as a person. This story involves footsteps and a frozen […]

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    Writing Prompt #11

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a logger and a person who did something bad a long, long time ago. This story involves the […]

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    Writing Prompt #10

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a person in professional disgrace and a zombie. This story involves a fear of getting old and a […]

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    Writing Prompt #9

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a preservationist and a person with a grudge. The story involves returned letters and a gun. Remember to […]

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    Writing Prompt #8

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your characters are a storm chaser and a person with a mysterious past. The story involves a message chalked on sidewalk […]

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    Writing Prompt #7

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your characters, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your story has TWO characters, a snob and a graffiti writer. Their story involves a radio that picks up stations from […]

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    Writing Prompt #6

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your character, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your character was born in the wrong time period and is extremely hairy. The story involves a box of hair and […]

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    Writing Prompt #5

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your character, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! This story has TWO characters, a mail carrier and an inspector. The story involves magic gloves and the one that got […]

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    Writing Prompt #4

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your character, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your character is an artist who believes in fairies. This story involves dirty laundry and a restaurant. Remember to respect the […]

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    Writing Prompt #3

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your character, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your character is an astronaut and a thief. This story involves a phone call at 3 a. m. and a birthday. […]

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    Writing Prompt #2

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your character, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy!   Your character is an impostor and partygoer, who connected in some way to a sports car and has a cherished […]

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    Writing Prompt #1

    Today’s prompt is brought to you by The Storymatic Classic from which we draw, at random, two gold cards to define your character, and two copper cards to lead you into a story. Enjoy! Your character is a lifeguard and a hugger, but his/her clothes don’t fit right and your character just found out he/she […]