Stellar

Stellar and Hey Deer Writing Prompts

Heartwarming Prompts

  1. A Surprise Visit: Mrs. Gwendolyn is decorating her little home for Christmas, not expecting anyone to come by. But when a snowstorm blows through, people from her neighborhood knock on her door one by one, and she ends up hosting an unexpected holiday party.

  2. The Magic Scrapbook: While flipping through her old Christmas photo album, Mrs. Gwendolyn suddenly sees the pictures come to life, as if she’s been transported back to those happy memories. What will she do in her magical trip down memory lane.

  3. The Forgotten Present: While cleaning her attic, Mrs. Gwendolyn finds a dusty box with her name on it—a gift from her husband, hidden away for years. What’s inside, and why does it feel like it’s exactly what she needs this Christmas?

Bittersweet Prompts

  1. The Little Tree: Mrs. Gwendolyn decorates a tiny Christmas tree all by herself, using ornaments that tell the story of her life. Each one reminds her of an adventure, a loved one, or a funny memory. But when she finishes, she hears a knock at her door that changes her quiet evening.

  2. A Call from a Stranger: Mrs. Gwendolyn sits by the phone, hoping her family will call. But instead, a wrong number from a kid named Max turns into the most surprising conversation of her holiday.

  3. The Special Candle: On Christmas Eve, Mrs. Gwendolyn lights a candle for her late husband. But as she sits quietly, the candle’s warm glow seems to whisper comforting words that only she can hear.

Whimsical/Fantasy Prompts

  1. Elves in the Attic: Strange tapping sounds lead Mrs. Gwendolyn to her attic, where she discovers a pair of mischievous Christmas elves who got stuck there long ago. Together, they find a way to bring the magic of Christmas to her house—and maybe even the whole town.

  2. The Snow Globe’s Secret: Mrs. Gwendolyn shakes an old snow globe she finds in a forgotten box. Suddenly, she’s pulled inside to a snowy Christmas village where she’s young again, just for one magical night.

  3. The Talking Cat: Mrs. Gwendolyn’s scruffy old cat, Tinker, starts talking on Christmas Eve! It turns out Tinker has a special message from Santa—and maybe even a wish to grant.

Reflective/Emotional Prompts

  1. Christmas Letters: Mrs. Gwendolyn spends Christmas Eve writing letters to her family members who live far away and to her husband, who’s no longer with her. She leaves the letters on her windowsill—and in the morning, they’re replaced by something magical.

  2. The Patchwork Quilt: Wrapped up in an old quilt her grandmother made, Mrs. Gwendolyn thinks about all the people she’s loved and all the good times she’s had. As the quilt warms her up, it feels like those happy memories are still with her.

  3. The Visitor: Many years ago, Mrs. Gwendolyn helped a little boy and his family when they were having a tough Christmas. Now, on a snowy Christmas night, a grown-up version of that boy appears on her doorstep to return the kindness.

Hey Deer

Heartwarming and Emotional Prompts

  1. The Girl and the Deer: When the deer discovers he’s being shaken by a little girl, he realizes she doesn’t mean to upset him—she loves watching the snow fall in the globe. How does he make peace with his snowy life and find happiness?

  2. A Special Cocoa Recipe: The deer invents a magical cocoa recipe that can make anyone feel joyful. How does he use it to bring cheer to himself and the girl, even with the earthquakes?

  3. A New Friendship: The deer starts to communicate with the little girl by leaving tiny messages in the snow inside the globe. What does he write, and how does their friendship grow?

Creative and Whimsical Prompts

  1. Life Inside a Snow Globe: Imagine the snow globe is full of other tiny creatures living in secret. How does the deer discover this hidden world, and what adventures do they go on together?

  2. The Magic of the Globe: The deer learns that the snow globe is enchanted, and the earthquakes aren’t the only strange things happening. What other magical surprises does he uncover?

  3. The Cocoa Café: The deer turns his little house into a cozy cocoa café for other tiny snow globe creatures. How does the café become the best spot inside the globe, even during the nightly quakes?

Humor and Fun Prompts

  1. A Squirrel’s Shenanigans: What if the earthquakes aren’t just from the little girl shaking the globe, but also from a mischievous squirrel sneaking in and causing chaos? How does the deer handle the double trouble?

  2. Cocoa Gone Wrong: One night, the deer’s cocoa spills during the earthquake, and the liquid causes a surprising reaction inside the globe—like growing a cocoa tree or flooding the house! What happens next?

  3. A Deer’s Diary: Write from the deer’s point of view as he hilariously describes his daily struggles with the mess and earthquakes, and his shock when he discovers the truth.

Magical and Surprising Prompts

  1. The Girl’s Wish: The deer overhears the little girl wishing for something special while shaking the globe. How does he decide to make her wish come true, even from inside the snow globe?

  2. The Globe’s Secret Door: One day, the deer discovers a tiny hidden door inside the globe. Where does it lead, and what incredible secrets does it reveal about his world?

  3. The Big Freeze: When the snow globe’s magic starts to fade and the snow stops falling, the deer must find a way to save his snowy home. Who or what helps him in his quest?