by WB Intern, Deborah Darden
Autumn is finally here! For many of us, that means cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and the beginning of cozy nights by the fire. To keep your writing streak strong, we have six more prompts inspired by this mystical season.
Your task is the same as before. Create a beautiful short story or two with a minimum of 1,000 words. We even have some ideas to help exercise your fantasy-creating muscles. Happy writing!
You meet a stranger who emerges from the fog and they have a rather interesting message to deliver. What is it and how will the conversation go?
Suppose that around this time of year, you take a trip to this cabin tucked away in the mountains. What story will you tell about your first day there?
Fantasize that this is the first year you learn that during the harvest moon, you and your family go through some peculiar changes. What changes will you undergo? Expand your horizons past the cliché werewolf or shape-shifter transformation.
Envision yourself as one of these pumpkins. Yes, you read that right. What would their day entail? Are they excited about the upcoming holiday festivities?
Let’s go back to our childhood innocence with this one. Tell us a story about the fun you would have with a few friends and a pile of leaves.
Imagine you’re part of a tribe of elves who reside in this forest and are preparing the world for the Autumn season. What would their work look like? What kind of shenanigans would ensue?
What stories did you come up with? Share them with us on social media!
About the Author
Deborah Darden is a writer born and raised in Texas. She currently resides in Round Rock, just outside of Austin. She is a graduate of Full Sail University with a BFA in Creative Writing. Deborah has a passion for telling stories across different platforms and is currently working on a book series as well as a YouTube web series. She also enjoys writing short stories and even hopes to one day create her own anime television show. Apart from writing, Deborah loves reading and watching her favorite films.