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In today's story, Tit for Tat, a teacher tries to impart an important lesson before school lets out for Spring Break

Today's prompt was chosen from a list of common expressions. If you have a suggestion for a writing prompt, please let us know!

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In today's story, Watch Out, the king's men are sent out to explore strange sounds in the forest

Today's prompt was inspired by a recent tornado watch, not to be confused with a tornado warning... which can be really confusing.

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In today's story, Donuts with Grownups, Livvy invites her Uncle Mal to a school event.

Today's prompt refers to a fairly common school social event where students can bring a parent or other adult to enjoy doughnuts together before classes begin.

Note: If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation (in the U.S.), you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. You can also visit 5calls.org to stay up to date on issues and easily contact your representatives.

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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In today's story, Millions of Peaches, Daria and Tommy are learning to survive on their own in their mostly abandoned town

Today's prompt is a phrase from the lyrics of a song that was stuck in my head: Peaches by The Presidents of the United States of America. Anything can be a writing prompt. If you have a suggestion, please let me know!

Note: If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation (in the U.S.), you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. You can also visit 5calls.org to stay up to date on issues and easily contact your representatives.

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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In today's story, Give an Inch, Madame Zara offers words of wisdom at a school's Winter Carnival

Today's prompt was chosen from a list of English idioms. In these challenging times, a short story break may help you step away from everything else and take a little time to nurture yourself.

If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation (in the U.S.), you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. You can also visit 5calls.org to stay up to date on issues and easily contact your representatives.

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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In today's story, Miss the Boat, Tommy and Tabitha hurry to catch a boat to the woodland college

Today's prompt was chosen from a list of English idioms. In these challenging times, a short story break may help you step away from everything else and take a little time to nurture yourself.

If you're looking for ways to speak out about our current situation, you can check out 50501, Indivisible, and Common Cause. Stay safe.

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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In today's story, Winter Slumber, Grandad teaches Meredith a gentle lesson

Today's prompt was inspired by the start of 2026. Happy New Year! May you stay safe and see a turn toward better days.

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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In today's story, Gingerbread, Penny comes home in time for the family's annual gingerbread contest

Today's prompt was inspired by Sweet Gingerbread Man, a song by Sammy Davis Jr. that always makes me smile.

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Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shared as a way to let go of perfection and encourage writing for fun.

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The Freely Written Book: Freely Written Vol. 1
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