Adversarial Muse

“I know you.” “No, you know who I wanted you to think I was.”

Why is your cat mad at you?

Write a paragraph describing what it feels like to be a middle schooler. Would you go back to those days?

“Look. We are probably all going to die” “Yup.” “So there’s very little chance that we will live to see tomorrow.” “Uh-huh.” “And you still won’t even consider letting me take you out to dinner?” “Not a chance.” Who is talking, and what is the situation?

Write a story that embodies the theme of “hope”. Bonus level: It has to include a croissant.

Write a sequence where two characters are in love, but have trouble finding alone time because of overbearing parents or third-wheeling friends. 

What is the silliest way you could die?

What are 7 reasons you’d be counting the ceiling tiles in a room?

Write a scene where something a character is superficially proud of (hair, style, long fingernails) keeps getting in the way of them completing a spy mission, but they are too proud to admit they need help.

Write a scene without dialogue. Bonus Challenge: The scene firmly establishes the dynamic between two people.

Write a story where food is a metaphor for desire, and desire is a metaphor for power. Bonus Challenge: There’s only one character in this story. Internal monologue.

Write a short story where your protagonist is a narcissist. 

The memoirs of an orange