Two synchronized diving partners overcome a behind-the-scene scuffle to compete in the Olympics and win the gold. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You wake up in jail and have no memory of how you got there. As you pace around the cell, you find five items in your pocket from the night before. As you look at each piece, the night slowly comes back to you. Write about your night, why you have these five items and how you ended up in jail. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You've been hired as a writer for "Late Show with David Letterman." Your first assignment is to come up with a witty, nonpolitical Top Ten list for him to read on air. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Write an apology letter to yourself for not taking a chance you wish you would have—whether it be in love, work, your writing career or even something silly.  You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

A terrible thunderstorm leaves you without power. When the storm is over you head outside and notice a neighbor heading your way. She's afraid the food in her fridge will go bad, so she's invited you and two other neighbors over for dinner—and it turns out to be one of the most memorable nights of your life. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

After six months of mailing resumes all over the city, you finally have a bite. Though under-qualified for the position, you attend the interview anyway because you desperately need work. As the boss starts to ask questions, you notice that he's not reading from your resume—it's someone else's. Instead of correcting him, you go with it. Write this interview. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You're hosting a 4th of July party at your house. Your closest friend is in charge of the firework show and it's a spectacular display of colors in the sky—that is, until one rogue firework misfires into your neighbor's home and catches her roof on fire. Write this scene. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Where is your favorite place to read and why? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Recount the day you took the driver's test (whether you successfully got your license or not). If you've never taken the test, write how you imagine it'll go. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You're trying to lose weight and decide to keep a weekly diet journal. Write four short journal entries that show your progress (or lack thereof) over the span of your first month. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here