Strange Brew
Read, heard or seen anything odd lately? A snippet of overheard conversation, a half-seen advert, a really strange fact, or unfamiliar saying? Use one, two or three odd things in combination in a story. Here's some random weirdness we've collected:
"...stir-fried and served to the audience..."
"...the asockalypse..."
Icelandic ponies have a fifth gait called the "tolt".
The Earth travels through space faster in June than December (thank you, New Scientist).
Play with Your Toys
Do you have a favourite toy, or an unfavourite? Seen a really cute or a really creepy doll in a shop window? Imagine what it'd be like as a person. Does he or she have any special or secret talents? Write about your new character.
If you need a story situation to get started, you could write about a theft. Is your toy the victim, the thief, or a detective?
Out of the Blue
October is a good time for ghost stories. Here's a collection of various reports of a "Blue Man".
Blue Man
Full Moon Blue Man
Blue Man Again
Blue Uniform Man
Imagine they are all reports of the same thing. Who or what is he? Demon, ghost, alien? Create your own legend, ghost story, or consipiracy theory.
Picture Seeds
Use any or all of the pictures below as a starting point. Write for 15 minutes. Want an example? Have a look at this Friday Flash.
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