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Castle story ideas

Whether it’s the ruins of a castle or a sprawling, vibrant castle filled with people, you can find all kinds of inspiration from these castle story ideas. You’ll find a prompt followed by three questions to help you expand on the idea in your own unique way. Castles make interesting settings for all kinds of genres, whether you’re writing romance, fantasy, horror, or something else. For even more writing prompts, check out my writing prompts for short stories and other fiction. How castles can feature in your story While castles are usually associated with historical and fantasy novels, they can… Read More »Castle story ideas

Horror prompts for short stories

So, you want to write about something horrible. These horror prompts for short stories will be right up your dark, dank alley. The horror genre is cathartic, allowing you to release strong emotions of fear, revulsion, and terror. To make yourself uncomfortable is a horror writer’s greatest goal. Causing a reader to be spooked or unnerved is even better. For more inspiration, check out my other horror writing prompts. Or try some short fiction prompts for Halloween. 22 horror prompts You can take just one prompt or combine any of the following for one story! Every prompt is entirely up… Read More »Horror prompts for short stories

Horror writing prompts

Are you looking for inspiration for your next horror story? These horror writing prompts are guaranteed to get your heart racing and your imagination brewing up a storm. As a genre, horror can encompass so much: fantastical elements, scientific monstrosities, psychological thrills, monstrous humans, and more. Ghosts, vampires, serial killers, stalkers, and all kinds of villains lurk in the shadows. Whether you’re looking for horror story writing prompts or scary writing prompts to challenge your friends with, you’ll find 22 horror prompts and some horrific character ideas below. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing prompts is… Read More »Horror writing prompts

Halloween short story prompts

Spooky season has begun! It’s time to get in the mood by writing something Halloween-themed. Whether you’re working on flash fiction, a short story, a novella, or something a bit longer or different. Try out some of these Halloween short story prompts have been listed below. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my short story prompts is appreciated. 22 Halloween short story prompts You can take just one prompt or combine any of the following for one story! Every prompt is entirely up to your interpretation. You’ll find prompts for characters, words, settings, tropes, plotlines, and something sensory… Read More »Halloween short story prompts