You're in bed and you awaken to a presidential candidate standing outside your window, staring into your face with a giant smile. What's going on? (Fictional candidates, preferably). You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Your best friend has been arrested for illegally downloading music. While in jail, he asks you to go to his house and clear everything off his computer. As you start deleting files, you notice a folder called "Top Secret." Out of curiosity, you open it—and are shocked by what you find. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

What was the your favorite possession when you were a kid? Why did you love it so much and how did it affect your life? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

After years of leading a normal life, you discover you have a special ability. Afraid to share this information with anyone, you confide only in your closest friend. To your surprise, your friend shares some information with you—he also has a super power. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Two synchronized diving partners overcome a behind-the-scene scuffle to compete in the Olympics and win the gold. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You wake up in jail and have no memory of how you got there. As you pace around the cell, you find five items in your pocket from the night before. As you look at each piece, the night slowly comes back to you. Write about your night, why you have these five items and how you ended up in jail. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You've been hired as a writer for "Late Show with David Letterman." Your first assignment is to come up with a witty, nonpolitical Top Ten list for him to read on air. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Write an apology letter to yourself for not taking a chance you wish you would have—whether it be in love, work, your writing career or even something silly.  You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

A terrible thunderstorm leaves you without power. When the storm is over you head outside and notice a neighbor heading your way. She's afraid the food in her fridge will go bad, so she's invited you and two other neighbors over for dinner—and it turns out to be one of the most memorable nights of your life. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

After six months of mailing resumes all over the city, you finally have a bite. Though under-qualified for the position, you attend the interview anyway because you desperately need work. As the boss starts to ask questions, you notice that he's not reading from your resume—it's someone else's. Instead of correcting him, you go with it. Write this interview. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here