More Fiction Prompts Culled from the News

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