Your Mission: Write a Story Set in a Desert Whether it’s the Sahara, the Gobi, or the Mojave, your task is to create a compelling story set in the vast, arid expanse of a desert. Maybe your road trip gets derailed by blowing sand and encounters with giant snakes. Perhaps, during a nighttime bonfire, aliens make an unexpected appearance. Or you could have a close call with a cunning coyote. Your story could also take […]

Your Task: Write a Story About a Chase That’s right—a chase. Maybe on your way to work, you saw a monster, and suddenly, the chase was on. Perhaps the U.S. Air Force scrambled jets to pursue a UFO over Alaskan airspace. Or maybe you and a friend were chased by a dog. The choice is yours. Your story just needs to be creative, well-written, and centered around a chase. You could write about: What happens […]

Imagine a place covered in dense forests, teeming with tangled vines, insects, vibrant plants, snakes, jaguars, sloths, monkeys, and so much more. This is the jungle—a world of life, danger, and mystery, usually found in tropical climates. Write a story that takes place in a jungle. Your story could be about: Feel free to take your story in any direction. All we ask is that your jungle tale is creative, well-written, and fully set in […]