A year of writing prompts: February 5

How to use these prompts

Does she know him? Or is he a stranger she has
just discovered in her room?
What is he looking for?
What happens next?

Prompts

1. Parking meters were first installed in London in 1958. Write a story featuring a parking meter.
2. It's bubble gum day. Write a story featuring bubble gum.
3. "Character is what you are in the dark." Dwight Moody
4. Today is the anniversary of the birth of Sir Robert Peel, who created the modern British Police Force. Write a story about a policeman/woman.
5. Today is sacred to Fortuna, the Greek goddess of fate and fortune, and the feast day of St Agatha, her Christian counterpart. According to folklore, today is a good day for fortune telling and divination. Write a story about a fortune teller, or alternatively, make some predictions of your own about what might happen in the world by the end of the year.

Character Names

Agatha, Ingrid, Ilona, Ava, Braxton, Cole, Jacob, Lisa, Elise

Character Traits

• They may be quite solitary, possibly through choice because they can become misanthropic if they are not careful, or through circumstances, such as an illness.
• Enjoy rattling people and stirring up trouble.
• Enjoy sex, but mostly for pleasure, so are unlikely to marry. May also have an interest in sexual magic and the occult.
• Careful about borrowing or lending anything.
• Confident and self reliant with sharp, clear minds.
• Work best alone.
• May have a difficult early life but in middle age will find their purpose which may well lead to lasting work.
• Can be fussy and critical of others.
• Interested in politics or economics; suitable careers include anything that requires discretion and investigation skills, such as police or intelligence services.
• Could also be drawn to work in aviation or in fields connected with air, gasoline or explosives.
• Medicine, music or occult science could also attract them.
• Good at solving riddles and mysteries.
• Sensitive to cold.
• Danger of accidents or diseases affecting the legs or feet.
• Deception and lies could cause their downfall.

Possible Themes

Perceptiveness.

Self discovery; exposing uncomfortable truths.

Aliases and assumed identities.

Clearing the air.

Objects

An owl perched in a tree; crutches; a canoe; wild rice; a lion running.