Story Prompts

Deep in a remote forest, a thermal mud bath rumored to possess transformational properties dr​aws an eccentric mix of bathers, each with their own ailment, longing, or secret. (⭐Bonus: Write with someone recovering from any kind of injury, heartbreak, or grief)

I wake up from a nap and blink twice. I am a mudskipper in a tree – a fish out of water still – with a mouth full of mud and my family laughing below. (⭐Bonus: Write with a family member)

High school bandmates crave viral fame and hike to a steaming, but allegedly dormant, mud volcano to make their next music video. (⭐Bonus: Write with a musician or video content creator)

Legend has it: “Climb up a mountain, whisper into a carved tree hole, and cover it with mud to keep the truth hidden forever.” But then as I was walking away, the tree creaked with the sound of my name. (⭐Bonus: Write with an old soul or your most trusted friend)

At the company picnic, it began to rain and the two co-workers agreed to settle business matters over a mud wrestling match. (⭐Bonus: Write with your work spouse)