Story Idea Generator

Roll a protagonist and the strange trouble they're in — two-sentence sparks designed to break writer's block without writing the story for you.

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How it works

Every result is rolled from 24 + 24 word banks — 576 combinations — using your browser's random source. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Examples

RollResult
a retired thief + must steal back a stolen namea retired thief must steal back a stolen name
a ghost with unfinished paperwork + receives a tax notice from the underworlda ghost with unfinished paperwork receives a tax notice from the underworld
a cartographer of dreams + finds the ending of every story they start coming truea cartographer of dreams finds the ending of every story they start coming true

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these complete stories?

No — they're premises. 24 protagonists × 24 troubles = 576 starting points; the story is what happens when your character makes it worse.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes — premises aren't copyrightable, and these are invented. The execution is what you'll own.

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