Prompt Ideas

1. The Stranger on the Train: Write a story about two strangers who briefly meet on a crowded train during their daily commute. Their conversation is short but leaves a lasting impact on both of them. How does this fleeting interaction change their perspective on life or influence the decisions they make afterward?

2. A Note in the Library: While searching for a book in a library, a person stumbles upon a note tucked between the pages. The note is addressed to someone else, but it speaks directly to them in ways they can’t explain. Who wrote it, and how does this unexpected discovery alter the course of their day or life?

3. The Unseen Connection: Two people have a brief, seemingly insignificant interaction at a coffee shop—perhaps an accidental brush of hands or a shared moment of eye contact. Write about how this small encounter unravels in both of their minds afterward and the surprising ways it influences their thoughts, choices, or connections with others in the future.

4. A Memory from the Street: One day, you bump into a stranger while walking down the street. They offer a kind word or make a small gesture that lingers with you long after the encounter. Write about how this brief interaction begins to shape the way you see the world and yourself.

5. The Missing Letter: A person receives an old, misaddressed letter from a stranger, and although they’ve never met the sender, the letter's contents seem oddly personal. Write a story exploring the connection between the writer and the reader, and how a short-lived moment of reading the letter changes both of their lives, even if only for a moment.

6. Dive into “In the Company of Strangers” in your own way. Surprise us!