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Need some writing inspiration? Here are a few more writing prompts you can use to get started on your next story! This time, I’m trying to leave them a little more vague then other ones I have made in the past to give you more creative freedom. I hope these give you some writing inspiration. 1. A man is in an alleyway at night waiting for someone. He has a briefcase and a lighter. 2. A young woman receives anonymous letters in the mail. 3. A family moves into an old mansion and finds a box of cassette tapes left in the attic. 4. A grumpy janitor gets the night shift and hears a strange noise in the darkness. 5. A cat tries to alert her owners to the strange things she sees and hears. 6. A man walks into a building feeling happier than ever. He has a gun. 7. A woman who is new to an area asks for directions. The person she asks seems surprised for some reason. 8. A painter goes around town to paint people and buildings. Passersby look at her like she’s insane. 9. A socially anxious man ...

Rick the Balloon Man

 “Would you like a balloon?” Rick the balloon man asked. “It’s only 25 cents.”

“Yes, please,” Vanessa said.

Rick took out a balloon from his pocket and gave it to her.

Vanessa looked at it in confusion. “Uh, it’s not inflated.”

“Oh, you wanted an inflated balloon?”

“Well, yeah.”

“That’ll be 20 bucks.”

“Wait, what?! 20 bucks!?”

“Yes. And it’ll be an extra 5 bucks for the string.”

“What on earth makes you think people are going to pay 25 bucks for one balloon?”

“I mean, it has worked before. I had lots and lots of customers eager to buy my balloons.” He rubbed his chin. “Then again, I did hold them at gunpoint.”

“You did what!?”

“That was the perfect marketing strategy. Too bad I had my gun license taken away. Oh well, I’ll lower the price. You can have an inflated balloon with the string for 2 dollars. How ‘bout it?”

“On second thought, I change my mind. Have a nice day.”


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