When looking for something to do on a dull Friday night, 5 friends find a radioactive rock in the woods, which could grant them anything for a limited amount of time. Now, they must protect the rock and themselves from the government.

I agree with NB … omit “On another boring Friday night”. Good observation NB!

I posted a reply earlier, but for some reason it didn’t do it. So I’m trying to remember what I wrote. I love this idea because it can go in any direction your wild imagination will allow. Here’s a clean up and suggestions to consider:

“On another boring Friday night five college friends stumble upon a radioactive rock that grants wishes, but for only a brief time. Now they must protect the powers of this unearthly rock and themselves from __________________.”

The antagonist will determine the genre of your story. For instance:

1. A government syndicate like the “Axis Powers” (Germany, Italy, Japan during WWII) will give a point in time reference while providing the urgency of their mission using this historical significance. >> Action/Adventure

2. A war-mongering weapons manufacturer led by a vindictive executive. >> Thriller

3. Their significant others (i.e., boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses) >> Comedy

4. Or the second sentence could read, “But now they must protect the powers of this unearthly rock from each other.” >> Horror?

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