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More Fiction Prompts Culled from the News
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Last month, I posted some news stories that were strange enough to be fiction. Here’s another batch of headlines to get your creative ideas flowing along with suggested genres.
Erotic Science Fiction: Russians Lose Control of Gecko Sex Satellite
Postmodern Comedy: Tree Planted To Honor Beatle Is Killed By Beetles
Suburban Horror: Stranger Leaves Dolls Modeled After Young Girls on Porches at Night
Dirty Realism: University Lecturer Admits Trading Good Grades for 7–11 Coupons
Novel of Manners: NYC Approves Apartment Building With Separate Entrance for Poor People
Political Thriller: Oklahoma Republican claims Congressional Opponent Is Dead, Replaced with Body Double
Modern Western: Two Guys With Guns Have Showdown On First Day Of Georgia’s New ‘Guns Everywhere’ Law
Magical Realism: Bear Falls Through Skylight Into Party, Eats All the Cupcakes
