Finish the Sentence

Here’s a few finish-the-sentence prompts to inspire your next story.

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Pick any of the prompts below. Finish the sentence, and begin your story!

  • When Penelope finally met Amanda...
  • Because Dexter was down on his luck...
  • To give them a clue, Steve drew in his notebook...
  • Megan was running out of plans...
  • When they ran out of orange soda...

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

About Cassandra Lipp

Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener PasturesThe Belladonna, Little Old LadyPoints in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.