Story Prompt Generator
Get an original story idea to start your next tale.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Surprise me — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Click Surprise me.
- Read the prompt and note the character and the mystery.
- Start writing from the first scene the prompt suggests.
About this tool
This tool gives you one original story prompt at a time, each one built around a character, a strange discovery and a question to answer. It is made for writers who want a starting point without staring at a blank page. Click again whenever you want a different idea.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the prompt for a published story?
Yes. The prompts are original starting ideas, and the story you write from one is yours.
What if a prompt does not inspire me?
Click again. Each click gives a different prompt, so you can keep going until one clicks.