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The Squirrel and the Dragon: A Fantasy Short Story

Once upon a time, in a little cottage atop a tall tree in a little forest, there lived a little squirrel named Chestnut. Every morning, Chestnut loved to take her little basket and go on nature walks to collect little colorful flowers in the meadows. She would make bouquets and flower wreaths and sell them at the market square. But one day, when Chestnut went on a walk to collect more flowers, she found a big black hill blocking her way. The big black hill was very strange, because instead of being covered with green grass, it was covered in black scales that shimmered in the sunlight. Another strange thing about the big black hill was that it moved up and down, almost as if it were breathing. “I don’t know how this strange hill got here,” Chestnut said to herself. “But I’ll just climb over it.” Chestnut clambered up the big black hill. It was a little difficult, since it kept moving up and down, but thanks to her determination, Chestnut managed to reach the very top. “I did it!” Chest...

30 Fantasy Dialogue Prompts

 


Do you need some inspiration for your next fantasy story? Here are thirty fantasy dialogue prompts for you to use. If you like, feel free to post your story in the comments.

 

1. “Surprise! I heard you liked reptiles, so I got you a new pet!”

“What the–? Lizards! I like lizards, not dragons!”


2. “Um, guys, why is the Evil Overlord not in his cell?”

“Oh. That. Erm…it’s a funny story really.”


3. “The fae kidnapped my poor baby! I just know it!”

“No offense, but if I were fae, I’d rather be burned by iron than kidnap your kid.”


4. “Whoa, sick tattoo! Where’d you get it?”

“From a witch’s curse. But thanks.”


5. “Are–are we really the last dragons?”

“...I’m hungry. Let’s eat that shepherd’s flock for breakfast.”


6. “Our king has commanded us to increase his quota of treats.”

“Your king is a husky? Whose idea was this?”


7. “There are hundreds of people pretending to be the prince. What makes you so sure he’s telling the truth?”

“I just know, okay!”


8. “Aren’t you supposed to grant me three wishes or something?”

“I’m a fairy, silly. Not a genie.”


9. “Since when did pigs fly?”

“Since you let your son borrow your wizard hat! Honestly, what did you think would happen?!”


10. “I can’t fly.”

“You have wings, so you can fly. You just need to practice.”


11. “Oh wow! A unicorn!”

“Actually, I am an alicorn. A unicorn does not have gorgeous wings like me.”


12. “I don’t mean to be vain, but I am the most beautiful princess in the land.”

“You’re the only princess in this land.”


13. “In order to cross my bridge, you must solve my riddle.”

“Or I could just shoot you with my arrow. Or you could step aside. Whichever works for you.”


14. “Careful. I heard Centaurs kick when angry.”

“I am not angry!”


15. “It hasn’t rained in forever! The gods are mad at us!”

“Dude, it rained two days ago. What are you talking about?”


16. “Oh, cool, free apples!”

“Don’t eat that! It could be poisoned!”


17. “You killed a unicorn?!”

“We need the money, okay.”


18. “Has anyone seen my wand?! I have to find it before Winston does.”

“Too late. Your pet’s got a new chew toy now.”


19. “When I said you should roast him, I meant it figuratively, not literally!”

“I know, but I’m a dragon! What else am I supposed to do?”


20. “What happened to your friend’s other eye?”

“He’s a cyclops, idiot. He never had another eye.”


21. “If we don’t break the curse, all will be lost.”

“Technically, not everything will be lost, so that’s a bit of an exaggeration.”


22. “I can’t figure you out.”

“I thought you could read minds.”

“I can, but yours is a mess!”


23. “Do not eat the fae’s food! If you do, you’ll be stuck here forever.”

“What’s so bad about that?”


24. “I know I broke the rules, but it’s not that serious.”

“You call destroying our kingdom ‘not that serious?!’”


25. “Promise me you’ll help me kill this siren.”

“Promise me you’ll get earplugs, and you’ve got a deal.”


26. “You opened the book? What were you thinking?!”

“That the cover looked pretty?”


27. “Put on this invisibility cloak.”

“What cloak? I don’t see it.”


28. “If you wish to take my daughter’s hand, you must pass three tests.”

“Can’t I just pay the bride price like everyone else? I feel like you’re being petty.”


29. “Take this magic thimble. It will help you on your quest.”

“…How?”


30. “I can’t keep doing this.”

“Of course you can! You’re immortal!”

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