Short Story Creation

Choose a character from the following list. Circle your choice. This will be your protagonist.

1. Astronaut 2. Olympic athlete 3. Hunter

4. Artist 5. News reporter 6. Soldier

7. Rapper/singer/musician 8. Truck driver 9. Scientist

10. Mechanic 11. Airline pilot 12. Dentist

13. University professor 14. Cook/chef/baker 15. Carpenter

Next, write a short story which includes one set of three items. One of those items is your
character’s problem, while another is the solution to the problem. The person/creature in the group
is the antagonist.

1.  A stolen ring, fear of spiders, and a 2. An ex-boyfriend, a pair of binoculars,

sinister stranger.
3.  A taxi, an old enemy, and Valentine's
Day.
5.  Identical twins, a party invitation,
and a locked closet.
7.  A broken wristwatch, peppermints,
and an aunt that goes too far.
9.  Aerobics, a secret diary, and an
unpleasant creature under the bed.
and a good-luck charm.
4. An annoying boss, a bikini, and a fake
illness.
6. The first day of school, a love note,
and a ghost.
8. A parrot, makeup, and a missing
tooth.
10. A Girl Guide, a flat tire, and a small lie
that gets bigger and bigger.

Write a rough short story that you could tell orally in one minute.

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