We present a series of unique images to evoke a mood, setting, or situation, and pair that image with 3 story ideas and questions, to help spark your own unique narrative.

Our intent is to gently nudge your creativity by offering a starting point for inspiration, not instruction, trusting that your unique voice and boundless imagination are the essential ingredients for crafting truly captivating stories.

An Unlikely Leader:

The contrast between the seemingly frail elderly woman and the powerful robotic forces under her command immediately begs questions.

Why her? What unique qualities or experiences make her capable of leading these machines? What are the internal and external challenges she faces? This concept allows for a deep exploration of leadership, power dynamics, and defying expectations.

The Nature of Consciousness:

The question of whether these robots possess sentience is a classic sci-fi trope, but it remains fertile ground for exploring philosophical and ethical dilemmas.

What are the indicators of their consciousness? What are their rights or lack thereof? How does their potential sentience impact their relationship with humans?

Lost Knowledge:

The idea of vital information fading with an older generation creates a sense of urgency and highlights the importance of preserving history and expertise.

What crucial knowledge does the elderly woman possess? What are the consequences if it’s lost? Who is trying to learn from her, and why?

The Serpent and the Saint:

A local cult leader, celebrated for his “healing powers” and ancient wisdom, is found dead on the altar of his secluded compound, an ornate snake skin wrapped around his neck. The police find his young apprentice, a woman known for her piety and devotion, unconscious nearby with a bloodied knife in her hand. The community is quick to condemn her, but the investigation uncovers a darker side to the cult leader’s practices, including ritual abuse and forced ceremonies. Did the apprentice kill him in self-defense, or was this a planned act of rebellion?

Artifacts:

A series of unsolved disappearances of paleontologists and archeologists across the country is finally linked when a retired detective discovers a pattern in their last known research topics—each was studying a specific, rare artifact. The prime suspect is a brilliant but disgraced former colleague who was obsessed with creating a “perfect” collection of ancient artifacts. The image shows an item that looks like one of those artifacts. Did the killer collect the bones as well as the artifacts?

The Scholar of the Dead:

A series of macabre art installations featuring human remains and ancient artifacts begins appearing in public spaces across the city. The artist, known only as “The Oracle,” claims her work is a form of tribute to forgotten historical figures. When a local historian goes missing, the police suspect a connection, especially after they find a note at the last installation that contains a cryptic message. The note contains details that only a true expert would know, leading them to believe “The Oracle” is a scholar, not just an artist. Is the artist the historian, or is she the one who killed them