105+ Category: Writing Prompts Fiction
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The Cross-Cultural Encounter
Write a story about a meeting between two people from vastly different cultures.
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Stagecoach Treasure Hunt
Write about a motley crew of individuals hunting for a lost stagecoach filled with gold.
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Ghost Town Mystery
Weave a tale about a character discovering dark secrets in a deserted western town.
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The Arc of prompts
Choose 5 different prompts and use them to create a long narrative where each prompt represents a different event or phase in the story.
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Prompt Revision
Choose a fiction prompt you didn’t like or found hard to write. Rewrite this prompt and develop a story around it.
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Crossover Chronicles
Using two completely unrelated fiction prompts, write a short story that brings elements from each together.
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Inside the Prompt
Imagine you’re right inside a fiction writing prompt: Describe your surroundings, and narrate how you interact with the elements in this new world.
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Mastering the Craft
Write a story about a character who is a novice writer using a mysterious, magical writing prompt.
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Labyrinth of Lies
Narrate a story where a charmingly deceptive criminal mastermind leads the detective on a thrilling chase, but with every solved clue, the detective struggles figuring out who the real victim is.
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Ghost of a Secret
Design a premise where a detective must solve a sprawling mystery beginning from an anonymous, unsolicited letter.
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Obscured Reality
Craft a story where the detective, while probing into an old case, realizes that his/her perception of a past event was flawed.
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Secret in the Attic
Write a story in which the detective uncovers a hidden family secret by finding an object in an attic.
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Web of Deceit
Your velvet-gloved detective must navigate through the web of lies spun by a close-knit family.
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Sentient Nature
Create a narrative where nature has gained sentience and humans can communicate with it.
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Rewrite History
Choose a historical event and reimagine it with a speculative element, such as alien intervention or time travel.
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Rise of AI
Write about a world where AI has replaced most human jobs without causing societal rupture.
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Unseen World
Describe a world where humans have evolved to perceive reality differently, and how daily life adapts to this new perception.
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Parallel Existence
Imagine that a mirror is a portal to an alternate dimension, document one day from both sides.
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Hidden World Inside The Library
Your character embarks on an extraordinary journey into an alternative universe after pulling out a specific book in the library.
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The Reality of Myths
Your character has always been fascinated by ancient Greek mythology. One day, they discover that these myths aren’t merely stories but real-life occurrences.
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The Stray Book
Your character finds an abandoned diary, filled with stories of a stranger’s life, on a park bench.
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Secrets in the Attic
While rummaging through the attic, your character stumbles across a series of letters exchanged between their grandparents during World War II.
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Mystical Manuscript
Your character has discovered an ancient manuscript detailing a story of love, betrayal, and magic.
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The Post-Apocalyptic Travelogue
Create a narrative where your character documents life and travels in a post-apocalyptic world.
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A Paradox In Time
Describe the dilemma of a time-traveler who accidentally altered the course of history.
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Unearthly Invasion
Create a narrative where the Earth is subtly invaded by aliens, blending in perfectly as humans.
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The Average Joe with an Unusual Shadow
Your protagonist is an ordinary person with an extraordinary shadow that interacts with the world in unexpected ways.
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The Library of Lost Memories
Write about a vast library that holds not just books, but forgotten memories and experiences as well.
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Clockwork Sparrows
Write a tale about a small town where every night, mechanical sparrows sing lullabies to the residents.
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Ordinary Charms
Create a character who has the power to animate inanimate objects. Give life to mundane items he/she interacts with every day.
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Rain that Spells Truth
Write a story set in a world where raindrops hold spells, each spell carrying the power to unveil the hidden truth of one specific thing.
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Makeover Madness
Write about a disastrous attempt at a home makeover/reconstruction which surprisingly works out in the end.
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Inanimate Ramblings
Write from the perspective of a bored household object who entertains itself by developing elaborate gossip stories about the humans who live there.
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Peculiar Pet Pals
Write a story where an unusual and exotic pet wreaks comedic havoc in their human’s life.
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Miscommunication Mayhem
Write a short story about a humorous misunderstanding that leads to hilarious circumstances.
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A Forgotten Tradition Revived
Write a story around your character discovering and reviving a lost holiday tradition.
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Lost in Holiday Wonderland
Create a narrative where your character somehow gets physically lost during the holiday rush.
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Unexpected Holiday Hero
Construct a tale of an everyday person who becomes an unlikely holiday hero.
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The Mythical Gift
Write a tale where your character receives a mysterious, perhaps magical, holiday gift and the adventures that unfold.
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Holiday Homecoming
Create a story about a character who must return home for the holidays, only to find everything has irrevocably changed.
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From the Opposite Lens
Write a day in the life of an average citizen living during a major historical event.
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Hidden Legacy
Unearth a hidden artifact that reveals a shocking secret about a famous historical figure.
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Escape via the Underground Railroad
Imagine you are a slave trying to escape via the Underground Railroad.
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Snapshots of the Civil War
Write from the perspective of a war photographer during the American Civil War.
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Rise of the Suffragettes
Write a story about a woman fighting for her right to vote during the suffragette movement.
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Message in a Bottle
You discover a message in a bottle washed ashore, written by an inhabitant from a sinking island due to climate change.
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Return of the Vanished Species
Imagine if one extinct species of your choice could be brought back to life.
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Vanishing Point
Write a flash fiction exploring the concept of someone or something vanishing without a trace.
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Unexpected Hero
Write a story about an unlikely hero who emerges from a seemingly ordinary situation.
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Time Capsule Mystery
Unearth a time capsule buried by an unknown person. Jot down the items present in it and how it affects your daily life.
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The Secret Under the Bed
Compose a narrative about discovering a secret under your bed that changes everything.
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The Talking Pet
Write a story where the household pet suddenly gains the ability to speak like a human.
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The Magic Door
Imagine there’s a magical door in your house that can transport you to any place or time in history. Where would it take you?
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Haunted School Adventure
Imagine your school is haunted by friendly ghosts. Write a story about the spooky and fun adventures you have after school.
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Meeting a Fairy
Write about a magical encounter with a fairy who offers to fulfill three wishes.Make sure these wishes are not just for you, but also benefit others.
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Adventure with Invisible Powers
Create a story where you suddenly acquire the power of invisibility. What mischief would you do or how would you use this power for the greater good?
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Alien Pet
Imagine if you had an alien pet, write about what it looked like, the special abilities it had, and a fun-filled day spent together.
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Journey to Candyland
Describe a fabulous adventure to a sugary kingdom where everything – from houses to trees – is made of candies.
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Invasive Genetic Modification
Conceive a world where every newborn is genetically engineered to conform to specific standards.
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Technological Domination
Pen a story set in a world where technology has advanced to the point it controls human life completely.
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Civil Rights Reversal
Visualize a society where civil rights have been stripped away and citizens are monitored constantly.
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Global Warming Catastrophe
Imagine a world where global warming has caused sea levels to rise drastically.
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Ocean’s End
Pen a journal entry of a retired sailor, reflecting on his voyages, the adventures/treasures he found, and the memories seared into his heart.
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Crossing the Dread Sirens
Draft a chapter about a ship’s crew who must pass the territory of the feared Sirens without falling prey to their enchanting voices.
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Song of the Sea Monsters
Write a short story about an ancient sailor who swears he’s seen sea monsters and lives to tell his tale.
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The Distant Lighthouse
Create a story about a lighthouse keeper, who, during a fierce storm, spots a ship on a collision course with nearby rocky cliffs.
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Marooned Mariner
Write about a sailor stranded on a deserted island, narrating his daily struggles and determination for survival.
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Choosers Of The Slain
Create a tale about warriors from your fantasy world who are chosen to protect it in a time of crisis.
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Culture Meets Magic
Write about a unique magical tradition that is deeply ingrained in the culture of your fantasy world.
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Time Travelling Artifact
You come into possession of an object that allows you to travel to any period in history. Write about your journey and the effects of your time travel.
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Journey to Self-Discovery
You wake up with no memory of who you are or what your past is. Throughout the day, you find clues about your identity.
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Alternate Reality
Imagine you find a hidden door in your home, which leads to an alternate universe. What is different about this world?
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Unexpected Hero
Write a story about a mundane, seemingly insignificant item or character that unexpectedly saves the day.
