Here are 7 brand-new creative writing prompts for the week of Monday, June 16, with a mix of grounded realism, summer atmosphere, and a touch of magic or mystery to keep things fresh and engaging.
Monday, June 16 – The Sand Dollar
A child finds a perfect sand dollar on the beach.
When they flip it over, there’s a tiny inscription: *Make one wish. Mean it.*
They do—and the tide starts pulling in something unexpected.
Tuesday, June 17 – Late Checkout
After a solo writer’s retreat at an old inn, your main character checks out—only to realize no one else remembers them ever checking in.
Not the staff.
Not the guestbook.
Not even their credit card company.
Wednesday, June 18 – The Lake Knows
Every June, the surface of the lake in a small mountain town glows for one hour at midnight.
Most locals pretend not to notice, but one summer visitor decides to dive in and find out why.
Thursday, June 19 – Just One Page
A used book from a sidewalk stand is missing its final chapter.
But when the reader flips to the back, a handwritten note says: “Add your own ending. The story isn’t done until it’s yours.”
Friday, June 20 – Where the Map Ends
Your protagonist follows a faded treasure map found inside an old board game box.
The last marking is in the middle of a local parking lot.
What’s buried beneath the pavement, and who else is looking for it?
Saturday, June 21 – Midsummer Mail
On the summer solstice, a character receives a letter addressed in their own handwriting.
It’s dated five years in the future.
The envelope is sealed.
Do they open it?
Sunday, June 22 – The Garden Gate
At the back of a rented vacation cottage, there’s an overgrown gate hidden behind the hydrangeas.
It only opens once a week—and only if you ask it a question.
What would you ask?
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