The Woods

Use the following prompt to write a scary scene.

You and your friends go camping in the woods at a nearby lake. After setting up your tents, you all decide to explore the woods together. One friend is scared and hangs back. As you get deeper into the woods, you notice it’s getting darker and darker. Soon, the sunlight has been obliterated, and you hear noises up ahead. You call for your friends, but they don’t respond. What happens next?

The Monster at the Lake

Use the writing prompt below to inspire you to write a scene.

You and your friends go to the lake for weekend. You all pile into the boat late in the day for one more trip around the lake. When you reach the middle of the lake, the driver lets the boat idle for a few minutes. You look over the side of the boat and see something begin to rise out of the water. What is it, and what do you do?