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31 Daily Writing Prompts for December: The Longest Night
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31 Daily Writing Prompts for December: The Longest Night

Step into the hush of winter with The Longest Night — 31 daily writing prompts inspired by folklore, solstice myths, and snowbound magic. From lanterns in the storm to masquerades at midnight, these prompts capture the eerie beauty of the darkest month and the stories that burn brightest against the cold.

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70 Magical Realism Writing Prompts for Teens: Ideas, Openings, and Visual Starters for the English Classroom
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70 Magical Realism Writing Prompts for Teens: Ideas, Openings, and Visual Starters for the English Classroom

Magical realism invites students to see the ordinary world through an extraordinary lens. These 70 creative writing prompts are built for teens who love stories that shimmer just beneath the surface- where lost towns reappear, time bends in kitchens, and emotions take physical shape. Perfect for classroom inspiration or personal writing practice, this collection blends poetic titles, eerie openings, visual prompts, and grounded storytelling to help young writers explore the surreal in everyday life.

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