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72 Short Story Ideas To Supercharge Your Writing - Bookfox


Are you ready to write a short story, but not sure where to start? Get some new ideas today with these diverse and engaging short story ideas. Though I’ve broken them up into subcategories, don’t feel limited by the headings. Feel free to add some romance to a supernatural story, or frame a family tale in …

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