Here are a few potential story ideas for the flash fiction assignment:
1. A man wakes up in a deserted city with no memory of how he got there. As he explores the empty streets, he begins to uncover clues about a mysterious event that wiped out the population.
2. A woman receives a message from a stranger claiming to know a secret about her past. As she follows the stranger's cryptic instructions, she discovers a shocking truth that changes everything she thought she knew about herself.
3. Two friends go on a hiking trip in a remote forest and stumble upon a hidden cave. Inside, they find strange markings on the walls that seem to be a map to a hidden treasure. But as they delve deeper into the cave, they realize they are not alone.
4. A young girl receives a magical necklace from her grandmother that grants her the power to see into the future. But as she uses the necklace to predict what will happen next, she soon learns that knowing the future comes with a price.
5. A detective is called to investigate a series of murders in a small town that seem to be connected to a local legend. As he digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a dark secret that could destroy the town.
This summer, each student will be composing a short story in the style of "flash fiction".
Key Characteristics of Flash Fiction:
Under 1500 words
Includes a limited number of characters (1-3)
Contains only 1 main event/plot point
Starts in what would be considered the "middle" of a story
Has an ambiguous ending (cliffhanger, twist, etc.)
Concise language (words chosen with intention to lower word count)
Contains literary devices (such as metaphors, simile, alliteration etc.)
come up with a prewrite that highlights the planning stage of the writing process. Prewrites should include brainstorm of story ideas.
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