28 Writing Prompts for the 2022 Flash Fiction Challenge

Find all 28 prompts for the 2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge below. I will link each day back to the original post with a super concise prompt. Just click the link if you need more guidance or ideas on how to come at the prompt.

Happy writing!

Day 1: Write about a key
Day 2: Write something circular
Day 3: Write something based on the dialogue “Where does this lead?” “Nowhere good.”
Day 4: Write about a dream coming true
Day 5: Write about a mystery

Day 6: Write about a character attempting to be heartfelt
Day 7: Write about a workplace drama
Day 8: Write about the grim reaper
Day 9: Write about something being regifted
Day 10: Write something romantic
Day 11: Write about someone being somewhere they shouldn’t be
Day 12: Write about magic.

Day 13: Write about someone or something being possessed by something … unnatural.
Day 14: Include an animal character in your story.
Day 15: Write about a hobby.
Day 16: Write about a hoarder.
Day 17: Generate your plot based on this list of objects
Day 18: Write about time.
Day 19: Play with a horror trope.

Day 20: Write about something (or someone) that’s lost.
Day 21: Have your character face their fears.
Day 22: Feature the phrase “the door is open.”
Day 23: Write a story that takes place in less than 10 minutes.
Day 24: Write the shortest story you can.
Day 25: Write a story that ends with a promise.
Day 26: Structure your story as a list.

Day 27: Give physical form to an idea.
Day 28: Write about an ending that doesn't end.

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