Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #173

Since it has been so long between prompts, how about a second one today? I'll give this one more of a science fiction bent, but you, of course, can twist it which ever way you'd like.

An extra-dimensional portal has opened up in your grocer's freezer.

As always, no need to credit me with the prompt. I'm more than happy to simply provide with ideas. But if you do want to give me credit for the idea/prompt, I certainly won't say no!

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #172

Been some time since I've last posted any writing prompts, so let's get back to it. Here's one you can take in any direction you like, from fantasy, science fiction, horror, or anywhere in between.

The slot machines in the newest casino don't pay out in cash, but in something strange.

As always, no need to give me credit for whatever story you come up with. I certainly appreciate it if you do, but no worries if you don't. Have fun with this one!

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #171

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. 

A spider in your backyard spins webs much stronger than any other material on Earth.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #170

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. 

Something is moving in the floor as if the carpet was water.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #169

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. 

A candle flame flickers in a strange pattern that can only be a code.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #168

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm labeling it as horror this week, but take it whatever direction you choose. 

You enter a zombie-infested 5K where the zombies are real, not made-up volunteers.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #167

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. 

You take a picture off the wall and find a secret compartment that wasn't there when you hung it.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #166

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm labeling it as horror, but take it whatever direction you choose. 

What are those hideous howls coming from that abandoned house?
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #165

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. 

You sink into your mattress as if it were quicksand.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #164

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm labeling it as science fiction, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun! 

An alien invasion has started, but only you see the misunderstanding and can fix it.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #163

Here is this week's speculative fiction writing prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun! 

A strange email in your inbox can't be true. But it is.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #162

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

The coffee brew you're drinking imbues you with special powers.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #161

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

A new rock group can control minds with their music.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #160

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm not labeling it this week, so take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

A flock of birds follows you everywhere.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #159

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm labeling it as fantasy this week, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

The Christmas Tree farm has more to offer than simply Christmas Trees; there's magic there.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #158

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm labeling it as fantasy this week, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

Your advent calendar doesn't contain chocolate each day, but something magical.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #157

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm labeling it as fantasy this week, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

Fairies and Genies run a website that is offering Cyber Monday deals.
 
As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #156

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm labeling it as horror this week, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

You sit in a haunted prison cell. 

As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #155

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm labeling it as horror this week, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

You hoist a scythe from an old tool shed, and it turns you into the Grim Reaper. 

As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.

Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt #154

Here is this week's speculative fiction prompt. I'm labeling it as horror this week, but, as always, take it whatever direction you choose. Have fun!

The dead are rising, and they're hungry, but not for brains. In fact, they ignore humans altogether. 

As always, feel free to use this in any way you choose. There's no need to give me any credit for any story you come up with. Of course, I never mind if you do give me credit for the writing prompt, but it's not necessary.