One-sentence writing prompts are a great way to spark creativity. They give just enough guidance to inspire ideas while allowing plenty of freedom to explore. Whether you're an experienced writer, a teacher looking for student activities, or just trying to beat writer's block, these short prompts can help you get started. Simple and flexible, they encourage you to think creatively and jump right into storytelling.
Single-sentence story starters
A letter arrives in the mail, but it’s addressed to someone who doesn’t exist.
The last train of the night leaves, and you realize too late that you were supposed to be on it.
A fortune teller gives you a prediction that starts coming true in the worst way possible.
Every time you take a photograph, something strange appears in the background.
You wake up to find that the world has been completely silent for hours.
A mysterious stranger hands you a key and says, "Whatever you do, don't lose this."
A childhood imaginary friend returns—but this time, they seem real.
A book in the library has your name on the spine, and it’s telling your life story as you live it.
The stars disappear from the sky overnight, and no one seems to notice except you.
You receive a voicemail from yourself, warning you about something that hasn’t happened yet.
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