Here is this week’s short story writing prompt challenge. Feel free to reorganize, use all or some as you please. Remember this is just to spark inspiration to get you going. Read on for all the details!
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Selection influenced by a randomly generated card from the Orphalese Tarot program
Set Up At Least 2 Characters
- use existing characters created from the Chaos Cast Challenges
Setting
- choose a setting created from the Chaos Set Challenges
Random Writing Challenge Set
- use the three most recently posted Chaos Beats
Playlist
- use the last song selected for the Chaos Wave series
Tarot Basic Plot Themes Set
Randomly generated from the Orphalese Tarot program
Introduction Theme:

Eight of Wands
- KARMIC ACTION
- RUSHED
- HEADSTRONG
- PROGRESS
- SUMMER
- A POST OFFICE
- TRUST YOURSELF ENOUGH TO TAKE INSPIRED ACTION
- ACTION OF THE SOUL
Conflict Theme:

Six of Cups
- GOODWILL
- SENTIMENTAL
- INNOCENT
- CAREFREE
- WINTER
- A PLAYGROUND
- GET IN TOUCH WITH INNER CHILD
- BALANCE OF THE HEART
Rising Action Theme:

Nine of Wands
- PERSEVERANCE
- DETERMINED
- UNDAUNTED
- REALIZATION
- SUMMER
- A WASTELAND
- BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITY TO GET THROUGH THIS
- IDEAL OF THE SOUL
Climax Theme:

Strength
- COMPASSION
- PEACEFUL
- ENDURING
- DISSATISFACTION
- SUMMER
- A DEN
- HAVE COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF
- GRAND ACTION OF THE SOUL
Falling Action Theme:

Three of Swords
- PAINFUL TRUTH
- HEARTBROKEN
- RESOLUTE
- DOWNCAST
- SPRING
- A DEATHBED
- HEAL ANY PAIN YOU FEEL
- EXPRESSION OF THE MIND
Resolution Theme:

Five of Wands
- CHALLENGE
- AGITATED
- EDGY
- STRUGGLE
- SUMMER
- AN ARENA
- EXAMINE YOUR APPROACH TO CHALLENGES
- CHALLENGE OF THE SOUL
Feel free to reorganize, use all or some as you please. Remember this is just to spark inspiration to get you going!
~ Steampunk Tarot by Aly Fell (Illustrator), Barbara Moore (Author) © 2012
~ Credit for 3D model and assets used in this rendered image can be found here.