I dreamt the start of a short story last night

Like alot of dreams I couldn't remember it in the morning but then it came to me later in the day again : - I read the news today, oh boy. Sounds familiar of course and I'll have to use it as an accredited opening quote. I also heard today that Van Gogh dreamt his paintings (not meaning to compare my modest scribblings with the great artist of course but just two things that happened within a few hours of each other today).