A world-building exercise based on the article I wrote below. Using the base setting described and answering the questions, create your first chapter.

Think of it like the start of a grand novel. This is for those running out of Ideas and those wanting to try something fun. Get your creativity flowing with this world-building project.

Word Limit: >10k

https://blankmarkswriter.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/free-ideas-fantasy-world-building-project-v1/

Have fun!

I'm curious to see how the community would have written the story inspired by the video linked below. I used this video as inspiration for my short story "Dancing under the Ashes" which I tried to publish to a magazine. If anyone is up for the challenge, I would like for you to write under the same rules I was under.

- The story must be under 1,500 words

- Must be a speculative Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Slipstream self-contained story

-Tell the story hidden in the picture and music

I'll leave off the formating because It's not needed. I know this is a picture contest but you can take inspiration from the music too.

I tried my best to uncover the story in this picture and song but was unsatisfied, maybe the great writers on here can do it justice.

The Video and Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDisb92PmE

Choose a character that died in one of your stories or a character that you have not written of yet but want to test out.

Your character will wake up in an unknown dark warehouse with only the bare essentials. All of the contestant's characters will be separated into different warehouses in this old abandoned town. It's up to you to guide them into meeting up with the other contestants to figure out where they are and how to leave. If your character has powers then those powers have to be taken back throughout the story.

The direction of the story, twists, and turns, all depend on your creativity and teamwork with the other participating writers. I hope this will give birth to new friendships and renewed creativity.

Also, the first one to post on here will be the Main Character of this 12-week long saga, write with that in mind.

Choose a character that died in one of your stories or a character that you have not written of yet but want to test out.

Your character will wake up in an unknown dark warehouse with only the bare essentials. All of the contestant's characters will be separated into different warehouses in this old abandoned town. It's up to you to guide them into meeting up with the other contestants to figure out where they are and how to leave. If your character has powers then those powers have to be taken back throughout the story.

The direction of the story, twists, and turns, all depend on your creativity and teamwork with the other participating writers. I hope this will give birth to new friendships and renewed creativity.

Also, the first one to post on here will be the Main Character of this 4-week long saga, write with that in mind.

To your surprise, a SWAT team breaks down your door, rushes inside, and surrounds you.

Only, their backs are to you, guns trained on the doors and windows.

The closest one whispers, "Here they come"

What happens?

The POV can be in first or third person with a word count no more than 6000 words. Contestants are allowed to submit up to two submissions if the second is a continuation of the first submission.

Good luck to you all!

Click here to view your contest picture if you cannot see it above SWAT

You live in a city where crime runs rampant. One day, you save a young boy's life, not knowing that he is the crime lord's son. In doing so, you have joined the no-harm list.

What are you going to do?

Write a story no more than 10000 words telling me what happens. This could be in first person or third person. Be creative, go nuts, and have fun!

Write about a teenage/child going trick or treating for the very first time!It could be scary, funny or any genre you like!Have fun and good luckk

Write a story using Dialogues Only.

You can go as far as issuing G-13 content.