234+ ‘Adaptation’ Writing Prompts
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Survival Adaptation
Write a story about a group of survivors who develop unique physical mutations to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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Romantic Bollywood
Explore the impact of Valentine’s Day in India, with a special focus on its reflection through Bollywood films.
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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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Dinosaur Discovery
Imagine you’ve stumbled upon a new species of dinosaur. Write about what it looks like, how it behaves and what you’d name it.
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The Vanishing Kingdom
Write a story based on a world where wildlife has to deal with the effects of climate change.
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Home Away From Home
Imagine you’re an evacuated child in the World War era, living in a stranger’s home away from your parents. Describe your experiences.
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Reality Shift
Describe the moment when you woke up on New Year’s day and realized that you are in a parallel universe.
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Unraveling Hidden Potential
Your superhero character discovers a hidden power during an intense training session and doesn’t know how to control it.
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Pandemic Perspectives
Reflect on the local effects, both positive and negative, of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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April Showers, Wildlife Blossoms
Write about how the animals in your vicinity react to April showers.
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Our School in 2050
Write a futuristic article predicting how the school would look, operate, and evolve by the year 2050.
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Underneath the White Cloak
Describe a day in the life of an animal coping with a deep layer of snow.
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Cryogenically Frozen City
A city decides to cryogenically freeze itself to escape a looming disaster and emerges thousands of years in the future.
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Mastermind Manipulator
Write about a villain who uses psychological manipulation to achieve his ends.
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Child of the Night
Imagine a human being raised by vampires and learning to navigate the mortal and immortal worlds.
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A Symphony of the Night
Describe what the darkness means to you as a vampire, from your first night experience to your current nightly ritual.
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Converted by Force
Narrate a story of an unwilling human who’s been forced into vampirism and is coming to terms with their new reality.
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Enduring Eternity
Write about a vampire who is grappling with the weight of watching the world progress over centuries.
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Solstice Silence
Describe the longest night of the year from the perspective of an animal or nature’s element.
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The Submerged Cradle of Humanity
In a future where humans evolve to live underwater, write a short piece outlining the turning point that forced them to leave land.
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Alien Lifeforms Within
Ponder over moments where you felt the need to change or hide parts of your authentic self to fit in.
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The Birth of Villainy
Draft a backstory for a villain, describing the series of events that led to their transformation.
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Autism in Familial Relationships
Pen a story exploring the experience of a family member whose loved one has been recently diagnosed with Autism.
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Revived from Ice
Write from the perspective of a prehistoric creature, magically revived from a block of ice.
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The Wandering Woods
In a fictional narrative, describe a forest that moves and changes locations with the seasons.
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The Melting Glacier
Describe the experience of early humans seeing a glacier melting for the first time.
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Easter on an Alien Planet
Imagine celebrating Easter on a different planet and narrate the unique challenges and experiences.
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Loner’s Journey
The superhero is cut-off from their support system, friends, and allies, write about their journey of surviving alienation, and possibly, finding new allies.
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Battle of Hoth: A Strategic Nightmare
Write about the strategic challenges faced by the Rebellion during the Battle of Hoth.
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Coping Mechanisms
In a post-apocalyptic world, narrate a story about a character who uses humor as a way to cope with the horrific reality around them.
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Crisis creativity
Write about a unique way you used creativity to cope with the adversities of the year.
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On Foreign Shores
Describe a scenario of an Irish immigrant, who recently arrived in the United States, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for the first time.
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Conquest or Coexistence
You are a native ruler when the Europeans arrive. How do you decide to handle this new force?
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Surviving the Super-War
Describe a war-ridden world where superheroes fighting each other have wreaked havoc.
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Cost of Defeat
Write about a group that fails in their mission, but their loss leads to unexpected improvements.
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Rite of Transformation
Write a story about a teenager who is on the verge of their transformation into a vampire, and their emotional turmoil.
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The Lost Civilization
Envision a time traveler who gets stuck in a past civillization and tries to fit in.
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The Emergence of a New Species
Imagine humanity evolving and adapting to the aftermath of an apocalypse.
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Trading Lives with a Parallel Self
Write a story where a character and their parallel universe counterpart agree to switch places.
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Animating Archetypes
Develop a superhero based primarily around a cultural or mythological archetype, and explain how their actions and powers align with this archetype.
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Shot in the Multiverse
Write a story where a superhero from one reality ends up in a parallel universe and partners with its resident superhero.
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Unexpected Alliance
Write a story where two or more superheroes from different universes have to team up to stop a common enemy.
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A Day in the Life of an Animal
If you could be any animal for a day, which would you choose and why? What would you do?
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Green Transformation
If everything turned green on St Patrick’s Day, how would your world look like and how would you adapt?
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Irish Emigration
Researched-based writing: Write about the spread of Irish culture around the world through emigration, with emphasis on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Pets’ Natural Habitat
Compare your pet’s current living environment with their species’ original natural habitat.
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Animal Adaptation Tales
If you were a biologist and discovered a new animal that had adapted to change in its environment, what would the animal be like?
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Interstellar Voyage
Imagine you’re an astronaut sent on a voyage to colonize a habitable planet in another galaxy. Write about the journey’s challenges, discoveries, and your life on the new planet.
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Santa’s Day Off
Write a story about what happens when Santa takes a day off on Christmas Eve. Who steps in? How does it all turn out?
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Vehicle Survival
Describe surviving a zombie apocalypse solely using a vehicle for shelter and transport.
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The Marvellous Migrators
Narrate a thrilling story about a herd of reindeer during their migration season.
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April Showers in My Shoes
Write about experiencing a sudden April shower and finding your shoes filled with rain.
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Lost in the Wild
Develop a tale of a city dweller navigating a wildlife safari after being separated from their tour group.
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Survival in the Ice Apocalypse
Imagine a world where the coldest day in history never ends. How do you survive?
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Time Machine Troubles
Facing a malfunctioning time machine, you are stuck in the prehistoric era. How would you navigate this new old world?
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Radiation’s Children
Set your story in a world where radiation has triggered unpredictable mutations in the next human generation.
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Mutation, Evolution or Degeneration
Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where some form of mutation or evolution has occurred.
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The Silence after the End
Describe a post-apocalyptic world where the absence of sound has become the defining feature.
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End of Days Heroes
Create a band of survivors, each with unique skill sets, who navigate the treacherous, post-apocalyptic world.
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The Relentless Pursuer
Write about a central character who is doggedly pursued by an unknown entity or person, emphasizing the sense of urgency, fear, and the constant adaptations made to survive.
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Autumn Fairy’s Adventure
Imagine you’re a fairy who lives in a tree which changes color during October.
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The Story of a Seed’s Journey
Imagine you are a seed that has embarked on an adventure to grow into a tree – write your story.
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Chronicles of the Forgotten Gods
Create a story focusing on a once powerful, now forgotten mythological god or goddess.
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Curse of the Frost Moon
Write about a place that experiences an unforgiving winter only during full moon nights and its impact on the locals.
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Flare of the Sun
Imagine a vampire who has developed a sun-resistant serum that enables him to walk in daylight. What trials and difficulties would he face?
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March Hare Mythology
Draw upon a March Hare mythology or folktale from any culture and reimagine it in a modern setting.
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The Beast Within
Write a story about a mythological creature who transforms into a human and must navigate our Society.
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Life after the Avalanche
Write a narrative depicting the aftermath of an avalanche, in which the survivor must rebuild and adapt.
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Adaptation Lens
Choose a book that has been adapted into a movie or a TV series and share your opinion on how well the adaptation was executed.
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Synchronized Swimming…on Land
Imagine a group of synchronized swimmers forced to perform their routine on dry land.
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Starship Down
Write about an interstellar explorer’s struggle for survival after their spaceship crash-lands on an unknown planet.
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Gradual Transformation
Create a multi-year narrative detailing the gradual transformation of an immature child into a responsible adult.
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The Mythical Beast Among Us
A mythical creature has somehow appeared in a bustling city. Write from the perspective of the creature.
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Suburban Supernatural
Set a story in a modern suburban setting, where magical creatures are common pets.
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Ancient Deities in Modern World
Imagine a scenario where an ancient god or goddess has been reincarnated in a contemporary setting.
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Cultures Collide
Write about a character who transitions from one culture to another and the obstacles they face.
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Cryogenic Rekindling
You’re an inhabitant of a space colony and have just been awakened from cryosleep. Your significant other was put to sleep at the same time, but they haven’t been revived yet. Write about this anticipation and how your love withstood time and space.
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New Year, Alternate Universe
Imagine celebrating New Year’s Day on a different planet, and write about the unique customs, activities, and environment.
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The Hibernation Chronicles
Narrate experiences of a creature hibernating throughout winter and its awakening to spring
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Unexpected Superhero Shrinkage
Imagine a superhero who shrinks an inch every time they use their power. Write about a day in their life.
