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Write a Short Story Opening
Generate a compelling first page for any genre of fiction.
The Prompt
Write the opening page of a short story with the following details: Genre: [thriller / romance / sci-fi / fantasy / horror / literary fiction / mystery] Setting: [time period and location] Main character: [brief description — age, one defining trait] Opening situation: [what is happening as the story begins] Tone: [dark / hopeful / tense / whimsical / melancholy] POV: [first person / third person limited / third person omniscient] Requirements: - Hook the reader in the first sentence - Establish the character's voice immediately - Hint at the central conflict without revealing it - End the page on a moment that demands the reader turn it - Approximately 300-400 words
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[thriller / romance / sci-fi / fantasy / horror / literary fiction / mystery]
[time period and location]
[brief description — age, one defining trait]
[what is happening as the story begins]
[dark / hopeful / tense / whimsical / melancholy]
[first person / third person limited / third person omniscient]
How to use this prompt
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Replace the placeholders
Swap out anything in [BRACKETS] with your specific details.
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