Creative Writing Plot Ideas Flashcards

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Edlerly man discovers device that allows him to view his past through glasses: beginning

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Opens story to a man in hospital, describing the machines beeping and sun rising. Something is on table

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Edlerly man discovers device that allows him to view his past through glasses: plot

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Its a pair of glasses, he sees his favourite memories from his childhood, games he played, his parents, his time in military and enjoys watching

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Edlerly man discovers device that allows him to view his past through glasses: ending

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Lastly, he watches his late wife and spends his last moments with her through those glasses. Machine flatlines

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Marriage counsellor fixing everyones marriages but their own: beginning

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Very successful marriage counsellow, several diplomas on the wall. Sun rising through window description. Despite professional success, his own marriage is falling apart.

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Marriage counsellor fixing everyones marriages but their own: plot

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Feels empty listening to others problems, his frustration reached a breaking point when he had a heated argument with his wife over the amount of time he spends at work and less time with her.

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Marriage counsellor fixing everyones marriages but their own: resolution

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They both confess each others struggles, fears, vulnerability and rediscover love and realise the importance of seeking help.

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The test: beginning

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A student has ran out of time with an incomplete 16 marker question at the end of his paper

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The test: flashback

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He was continuously revising. How could he miss the 16 marker? Would he fail?

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The test: resolution

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Awoken by an alarm, revealing it was just a dream

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The test: ending

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Student does real test, ensures to complete the 16 marker at the end of the paper. Achieves 95%. Hard work payed off

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Time you broke the rules: beginning

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A groupof students hear about an abandoned amsement park in the area. Despite all of the neighbours advice to not go near it as it was blocked off and not to be entered in, they sneak in

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Time you broke the rules: plot/action

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Come across many rides such as carousel thats colour had faded, arcade games, surprised still standing up. Cobwebs and foliage everywhere. Kids go on a rollercoasrer ride which surprisingly works, but stops right at the top

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Time you broke the rules: build up - resolution

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They scream for help,just as they lose hope a police officer had seen them go in, even though it was restricted, and operated the ride to get them down.

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Time you broke the rules: ending

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When you break rules, you face consequences, if the police didnt see them, they would have been stuck and may have never have been able to get out

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Competition: beginning

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There is an annual race among the town. Winner gets a prize of £250

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Competition: build up

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Two friends have always been good friends but this time they both are competing for the top spot. Each of them are determined to win.

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Competition: plot

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Sarah and michael are neck to neck in the final race. Sarah wins, achieving her goal of beating michael

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Competition: resolution

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She was about to brag about it to michael, who felt embarrassed to have shamed his family, but realised that friendship is more important. Halfs the cash prize with michael

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Grandma: beginning

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There is a town baking competition. Emily and her grandma participate because her grandma makes excellent apple pie from her cookbook

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Grandma: plot

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Grandma becomes ill and emily wants to drop out of the competition. But the grandma tells her to use the recipe and try making it herself. She is scared to mess up

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Grandma: resolution

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Emily wins. The judges say it had a perfect balance of flavors and excellent presentation. Grandma shows pride and joy. The true prize is the bond between grandma and emily