You and a friend have just finished a lovely meal at your favorite restaurant. But things take a turn when you notice that the waiter has scribbled an unexpected—and startling—message on your bill. Write this scene. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

The government has issued a warning that a particular (and common) household item is having an unusual side effect on children. Worse yet, you own this item. You rush home to check on your kids. When you get there, you're shocked to find that your kids have ... . Write this scene. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You've just had one of the most grueling days of your life when you stumble upon a wishing well. While you don't typically believe in such things, you need a pick-me-up. So you toss a penny down the well and make a wish. Lo and behold, it comes true. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Start your story with, "In retrospect, I wouldn't say it was my best idea." And end it with, "And that's how I attempted to make this world a better place." You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Write a short story based on your favorite song, using the song’s title as your story’s title and the lyrics for your plot. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Write about a millionaire who suddenly loses his fortune and finds himself without any possessions. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Dream House
Describe your dream house. Where is it located? How many bedrooms? Is there a swing set in the backyard or a motorcycle? The more details, the better. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

In 2020, The Associated Press writes another story about the Writer's Digest legacy, and they've dedicated an entire paragraph to your successful career. When flipping through your local paper, you find the story. What does the paragraph say? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Write a 16-line poem (rhyming or non-rhyming) about a moment from your childhood that changed your life for the better. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You're at home watching "CSI" when you hear a faint scratching at the door. Upon opening it, you see a small dog looking up at you. You examine the dog's collar and see a phone number and the message "If you find this cat, call this number immediately." (Yes, that's right, cat.) Against your better judgment, you call the number. Two hours later you find yourself in a basement with two dead bodies on the floor. What happened? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here