Monday, April 15, 2013

Chapter 2: Post #3, Flash Fiction Ideas

Okay, let's figure these out.

I like the idea of romance and the supernatural- not necessarily tied together, mind you, but they certainly both interest me, and I'd like to write within the realms of magic and interpersonal relationships. What else would you expect from a fan of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Doctor Who" and "Grey's Anatomy?"

1. A man or woman signs up for a risky new operation to become a merperson. It may or may not go well. I'm not in love with this, because it's not exactly the most original concept, but doesn't the old saying go "There's only one story?"

2. Someone's first kiss comes at an unexpected time. It's not much to go on, but it gives me a lot to work on. First kisses get a lot of hype, and in some ways they live up to it. The one thing they don't tend to be, though, is what you think they'll be. They can come whenever you're least hoping for them!

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I know, it's quite exciting. 

3. My teacher might be the only person who knows what I'm talking about for this idea, but that's okay: I'd like to revisit the Venice I began to explore with "Giatta's Tale." I feel like it has a lot of potential. Maybe we find out what happens to Giatta after the ending to the original (and much in need of editing) short story. Maybe I'll find a new Magist to follow. 

4. A group of friends try a seance, maybe before an exam to find the long-dead spirit of a particularly intelligent, long-deceased student from their school. Does it work? 


5. Two best friends discover that they can communicate in their dreams. How does this ability affect their lives? Does it bring them closer, or show them things about each other they never should have? 

6. Since #3 isn't totally new, here's one more: someone organizes a unique protest for a good cause. It'll probably be same-sex marriage, since that's really relevant right now. (Heh-heh, alliteration is fun.) 

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