Oddly Prompted

I call this page "Oddly Prompted" because it contains a list of odd prompts.

The prompts are generated by randomly selecting a story type, genre, occupation, scene location and scene prop. I throw them together into a sentence and voilà!

Here is a list from the odd prompt generator.

Click here to see the source of the prompts and to suggest your own elements.

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3/31/2019	Write a Detective piece about a technician who has a part in a play. At some point, the technician must appear in a spaceship and encounter shingles (not necessarily at the same time).
3/29/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a blacksmith who blows up the lab. At some point, the blacksmith must appear in a pub and encounter a polymer clay (not necessarily at the same time).
3/29/2019	Write a Mystery piece about an astronaut who walks to work. At some point, the astronaut must appear in an office and encounter a baggage cart (not necessarily at the same time).
3/29/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a welder who walks to first base. At some point, the welder must appear in a haberdashery and encounter a patient chart (not necessarily at the same time).
3/29/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a roofer who plays an extra in a TV show. At some point, the roofer must appear in a room and encounter a propane torch (not necessarily at the same time).
3/29/2019	Write a Detective piece about a teacher who goes away for vacation. At some point, the teacher must appear in a moon and encounter wire cutters (not necessarily at the same time).
3/29/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a dentist who goes to a nightclub. At some point, the dentist must appear in a workshop and encounter a cash register (not necessarily at the same time).
3/28/2019	Write a Detective piece about an artisan who has a part in a play. At some point, the artisan must appear in a moon and encounter a watch repair kit (not necessarily at the same time).
3/27/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a chimney sweep who returns to school. At some point, the chimney sweep must appear in a train station and encounter glasses (not necessarily at the same time).
3/26/2019	Write a Horror piece about a labourer who goes to a baseball game. At some point, the labourer must appear in a work site and encounter a scalpel (not necessarily at the same time).
3/26/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a baker who gets a job. At some point, the baker must appear in a dance studio and encounter a camera (not necessarily at the same time).
3/26/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a roofer who goes to the ballet. At some point, the roofer must appear in a construction site and encounter a paint brush (not necessarily at the same time).
3/26/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a barman who has a part in a play. At some point, the barman must appear in a barbershop and encounter a safety and emergency checklist (not necessarily at the same time).
3/26/2019	Write a Crime piece about a photographer who learns to play an instrument. At some point, the photographer must appear in a construction site and encounter a computer (not necessarily at the same time).
3/26/2019	Write a Detective piece about a psychologist who comes out of the closet. At some point, the psychologist must appear in a workshop and encounter pots & pans (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a hairstylist who catches a fly ball. At some point, the hairstylist must appear in a cubicle and encounter a forge (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a mechanic who writes a book. At some point, the mechanic must appear in a construction site and encounter a guitar (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a jeweller who hits a home run. At some point, the jeweller must appear in a concert hall and encounter a guitar (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a lawyer who strikes out. At some point, the lawyer must appear in a cubicle and encounter a stethoscope (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Mystery piece about a chambermaid who gets into a car accident. At some point, the chambermaid must appear in a football field and encounter cleaning supplies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Horror piece about a painter who learns to play an instrument. At some point, the painter must appear in a laboratory and encounter a cleaver (not necessarily at the same time).
3/25/2019	Write a Romance piece about a haberdasher who falls off a cliff. At some point, the haberdasher must appear in a pharmacy and encounter a patient chart (not necessarily at the same time).
3/24/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a judge who plays an extra in a TV show. At some point, the judge must appear in a workshop and encounter an acrylic paint (not necessarily at the same time).
3/24/2019	Write a Crime piece about a receptionist who travels for work. At some point, the receptionist must appear in a building wall and encounter a baseball bat (not necessarily at the same time).
3/24/2019	Write a Crime piece about a painter who gets a job. At some point, the painter must appear in an office and encounter a drum (not necessarily at the same time).
3/24/2019	Write a Romance piece about a construction who bunts a baseball. At some point, the construction must appear in a construction site and encounter a ladder (not necessarily at the same time).
3/24/2019	Write a Crime piece about a barber who learns to play an instrument. At some point, the barber must appear in a spaceship and encounter a stone (not necessarily at the same time).
3/23/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a plasterer who catches a forward pass. At some point, the plasterer must appear in a room and encounter punches and dies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/23/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a surgeon who goes away for vacation. At some point, the surgeon must appear in an accounting office and encounter a computer (not necessarily at the same time).
3/22/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a receptionist who coaches a little league team. At some point, the receptionist must appear in a concert hall and encounter a drill (not necessarily at the same time).
3/21/2019	Write a Crime piece about a traditional tradesman who strikes out. At some point, the traditional tradesman must appear in a salon and encounter a computer (not necessarily at the same time).
3/20/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a barber who goes to a baseball game. At some point, the barber must appear in a factory and encounter a tripod (not necessarily at the same time).
3/18/2019	Write a Horror piece about a plumber who goes to a football game. At some point, the plumber must appear in an anywhere and encounter a compounding equipment (not necessarily at the same time).
3/17/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a roofer who wins the lottery. At some point, the roofer must appear in a chimney and encounter a paint brush (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Crime piece about a millwright who walks to first base. At some point, the millwright must appear in an operating room and encounter a patient chart (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Horror piece about a butcher who becomes a vagrant. At some point, the butcher must appear in a haberdashery and encounter scissors (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a carpet layer who plays an extra in a TV show. At some point, the carpet layer must appear in a workstation and encounter a podium (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a blacksmith who gets a job. At some point, the blacksmith must appear in a court and encounter sewing supplies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a machinist who runs in a race. At some point, the machinist must appear in a construction site and encounter a barrel (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Horror piece about a carpenter who writes a book. At some point, the carpenter must appear in a workstation and encounter cables (not necessarily at the same time).
3/16/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a lawyer who plays in a band. At some point, the lawyer must appear in an automotive shop and encounter sewing supplies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/14/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a machinist who gets sick. At some point, the machinist must appear in a baseball field and encounter a stethoscope (not necessarily at the same time).
3/14/2019	Write a Crime piece about a career diplomat who gets married. At some point, the career diplomat must appear in a construction site and encounter a film (not necessarily at the same time).
3/14/2019	Write a Romance piece about a clockmaker who takes a picture. At some point, the clockmaker must appear in a moon and encounter a ladder (not necessarily at the same time).
3/14/2019	Write a Horror piece about a career diplomat who hits a home run. At some point, the career diplomat must appear in a work site and encounter a cleaver (not necessarily at the same time).
3/14/2019	Write a Horror piece about a fishmonger who gets sick. At some point, the fishmonger must appear in a football field and encounter punches and dies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/14/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a dancer who gets into a car accident. At some point, the dancer must appear in an office and encounter a baseball bat (not necessarily at the same time).
3/12/2019	Write a Horror piece about a cooper who gets a raise. At some point, the cooper must appear in a workshop and encounter a forge (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Horror piece about an accountant who goes away for vacation. At some point, the accountant must appear in an art studio and encounter a wood & brick (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about an actuary who walks to work. At some point, the actuary must appear in a hotel and encounter paint canvas (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a technician who goes to a nightclub. At some point, the technician must appear in a jewelry store and encounter a podium (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a traditional tradesman who runs in a race. At some point, the traditional tradesman must appear in a train station and encounter sewing supplies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Crime piece about a chemist who gets a job. At some point, the chemist must appear in a barbershop and encounter a baseball glove (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Horror piece about a painter who travels for work. At some point, the painter must appear in a construction site and encounter a fish (not necessarily at the same time).
3/10/2019	Write a Detective piece about an archivist who rents a movie. At some point, the archivist must appear in an automotive shop and encounter a propane torch (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Detective piece about a baseball player who writes a book. At some point, the baseball player must appear in an anywhere and encounter paint & brushes (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Mystery piece about a mechanic who goes to a karaoke bar. At some point, the mechanic must appear in a room and encounter paint & brushes (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a dentist who takes a picture. At some point, the dentist must appear in a laboratory and encounter sewing supplies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Horror piece about a career diplomat who plays in a band. At some point, the career diplomat must appear in a tailor shop and encounter a vinyl plank (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Romance piece about a nurse who takes a picture. At some point, the nurse must appear in a chimney and encounter a cash register (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a carpenter who takes a picture. At some point, the carpenter must appear in a football field and encounter a chemical substance (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a lineworker who blows up the lab. At some point, the lineworker must appear in a court and encounter a barrel (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Mystery piece about a football coach who gets into a car accident. At some point, the football coach must appear in a chimney and encounter a power drill (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a sales assistant who blows up the lab. At some point, the sales assistant must appear in a workshop and encounter an oil paint (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about an engineer who walks to work. At some point, the engineer must appear in a building wall and encounter a scalpel (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Detective piece about an archivist who catches a fly ball. At some point, the archivist must appear in a house and encounter cables (not necessarily at the same time).
3/9/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a photographer who gets into a car accident. At some point, the photographer must appear in a moon and encounter a scalpel (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a fishmonger who catches a fly ball. At some point, the fishmonger must appear in a construction site and encounter heels and soles (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Mystery piece about a mechanic who has a part in a play. At some point, the mechanic must appear in a workshop and encounter punches and dies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a welder who rents a movie. At some point, the welder must appear in a jewelry store and encounter pots & pans (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Detective piece about a lineworker who comes out of the closet. At some point, the lineworker must appear in a bakery and encounter a ladder (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a watchmaker who passes out. At some point, the watchmaker must appear in a workstation and encounter a spacesuit (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Romance piece about a physician who gets into a car accident. At some point, the physician must appear in an operating room and encounter a wood & brick (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a surgeon who catches a fly ball. At some point, the surgeon must appear in an accounting office and encounter a drum (not necessarily at the same time).
3/8/2019	Write a Detective piece about a chemist who becomes a vagrant. At some point, the chemist must appear in a jewelry store and encounter an acrylic paint (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Crime piece about a plasterer who makes a scientific discovery. At some point, the plasterer must appear in a room and encounter paint canvas (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Romance piece about a lineworker who starts a band. At some point, the lineworker must appear in a factory and encounter a power drill (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about a mechanic who starts a band. At some point, the mechanic must appear in a hotel and encounter punches and dies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Crime piece about a doctor who watches TV. At some point, the doctor must appear in a workshop and encounter an acrylic paint (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a scientist who gets lost. At some point, the scientist must appear in a restaurant and encounter a computer (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Horror piece about a pharmacist who travels for work. At some point, the pharmacist must appear in an office and encounter a ladder (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a tool and die maker who gets divorced. At some point, the tool and die maker must appear in a workshop and encounter cables (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Horror piece about a baker who starts a band. At some point, the baker must appear in a workshop and encounter a baseball glove (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a haberdasher who comes out of the closet. At some point, the haberdasher must appear in a room and encounter a drum (not necessarily at the same time).
3/6/2019	Write a Detective piece about an engineer who passes out. At some point, the engineer must appear in a recording studio and encounter shingles (not necessarily at the same time).
3/5/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a pilot who catches a forward pass. At some point, the pilot must appear in a hospital and encounter a piano (not necessarily at the same time).
3/5/2019	Write a Fantasy piece about an astronaut who hits a home run. At some point, the astronaut must appear in an office and encounter construction tools (not necessarily at the same time).
3/4/2019	Write a Crime piece about a cable joiner who wins the lottery. At some point, the cable joiner must appear in a hospital and encounter a wood & brick (not necessarily at the same time).
3/4/2019	Write a Science Fiction piece about a cooper who walks to work. At some point, the cooper must appear in a pub and encounter cables (not necessarily at the same time).
3/4/2019	Write a Detective piece about a roofer who gets married. At some point, the roofer must appear in an office and encounter a stethoscope (not necessarily at the same time).
3/4/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a vocational educator who gets a job. At some point, the vocational educator must appear in an anywhere and encounter heels and soles (not necessarily at the same time).
3/4/2019	Write a Action-Adventure piece about a secretary who gets into a car accident. At some point, the secretary must appear in a room and encounter sewing supplies (not necessarily at the same time).
3/4/2019	Write a Literary Fiction piece about a judge who comes out of the closet. At some point, the judge must appear in an office and encounter a paint brush (not necessarily at the same time).
3/3/2019	Write a Mystery piece about a plumber who catches a fly ball. At some point, the plumber must appear in a pub and encounter a plumbing snake (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Mystery piece about a lawyer who punts a football. At some point, the lawyer must appear in a house and encounter a film (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Detective piece about a roofer who learns to ballroom dance. At some point, the roofer must appear in an operating room and encounter a phone (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Romance piece about an accountant who paints a picture. At some point, the accountant must appear in a building wall and encounter a ballet tutu (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Detective piece about a baseball player who goes to a baseball game. At some point, the baseball player must appear in a workshop and encounter scissors (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Crime piece about a welder who loses a job. At some point, the welder must appear in a workshop and encounter a ledger book (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Detective piece about a heavy equipment operator who writes a poem. At some point, the heavy equipment operator must appear in a laboratory and encounter a notepad (not necessarily at the same time).
3/2/2019	Write a Romance piece about an ironworker who gets married. At some point, the ironworker must appear in an art studio and encounter a compounding equipment (not necessarily at the same time).

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