930+ ‘Adventure’ Writing Prompts
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Adventure to Purpose
Create a narrative about a character who embarks on an adventure leading to the discovery of their life’s purpose.
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The Mysterious Letter
Imagine receiving an unexpected letter from a long lost friend.
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Lunar Escapade
Imagine your inner child embarking on an adventure to the moon or even beyond, to far-off galaxies.
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Expedition into the Unknown
Recall the adventurous spirit of your childhood and describe an expedition or a daring escapade your inner child would embark…
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Underwater Adventure
Imagine your ship capsizes, and you find yourself in a beautiful underwater world.
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Magic Backpack Adventure
Picture you have a magic backpack that can teleport you to any location once you put the location’s picture inside…
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An Adventure with Wild Imaginary Friend
Describe a day in your life with your wild, made-up imaginary friend. What does it look like and what all…
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Magical Forest Adventure
Imagine you’ve stumbled into a magical forest filled with strange creatures and enchanted items. Write about your thrilling journey.
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Classroom Adventure
Write a story that involves a great adventure you and your students would go on if you were their teacher.
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Shopping List Time Machine
A character finds a shopping list that transports them back in time for every item they purchase.
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Mismatched Prophecies
Imagine a prophecy that triggres hilarious consequences instead of dire peril. What does the prophecy actually say, and what are…
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Artistic Adventure
Imagine that you can jump into your favorite painting or picture. What image would you choose and what would happen…
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The Adjective Adventure
Write a descriptive paragraph about your favorite animal using at least five different adjectives.
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Unexpected Undercity
Create a story about a hidden world that exists beneath the city and an adventure that unfolds there.
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Concrete Jungle Survival
Craft a survivalist adventure of a person isolated in an abandoned part of a bustling city.
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Tales from the Subway
Develop a story depicting an exhilarating adventure on an ordinary ride in a metropolitan subway.
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Celebrity Chase
Craft an adventure story where an everyday person has to follow a secretive city-dwelling celebrity for a day.
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Zombie Classmates
Imagine going to school and discovering all your classmates have suddenly turned into zombies.
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Easter Adventure
Suppose you were shrunk down to the size of an Easter egg during an Easter egg hunt. Describe your adventure.
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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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Valentine’s Day Postman
Imagine you’re delivering Valentine’s Day cards, but they got mixed up. How will you ensure everyone gets their right card?
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The Lost Ornament
Imagine that you found a mysterious holiday ornament, write about the magical adventure it leads you on.
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Egyptian Riddle
Construct a tale about an ordinary person discovering a hidden secret within the pyramids of Egypt.
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Life in Space
Suppose it’s the 1960s and you are one of the first astronauts to land on the moon. Describe your journey…
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Leprechaun-Pocalypse
Imagine a world where the leprechauns’ ‘pot of gold’ turns out to be a doomsday device, and a mischievous leprechaun…
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Tiny Tales from the Thumbelina
Create a new adventure for Thumbelina after her story ended, illuminating her character’s growth and newfound agency.
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Haunted House Memories
Craft a story centered around a local haunted house that you and your friends dared to visit during Halloween.
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Lost and Found Adventure
Imagine your class found a treasure map during a school trip; write about what happens next.
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Ocean Explorer
Pen down a collective adventure of a class submarine voyage exploring the ocean depths.
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Building a Spaceship
Write about the process of building a spaceship with your friends, detailing each of your roles and contributions.
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Verdant Voyage
Embark on a journey across the seven seas in a green ship, writing about the voyage and the sights you…
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Forgotten Realm
Create a story about a hidden world that exists beneath the small town where your characters live. How did they…
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Mystery Mansion
Depict the adventure of a group of 7th graders who decide to explore the supposedly haunted mansion in their neighborhood.
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Lurking in the Depths of Thornwood
Write a tale about an ancient, cursed forest, Thornwood, and the lost explorers who dared to venture into it.
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Sub-Zero Expedition
Describe an adventurer’s exploration of the North Pole filled with undiscovered creatures and landscapes.
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A Miraculous Christmas Gift
Write about a character who receives a seemingly ordinary gift, which happens to have magical or transformative properties.
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The Ghost Prom
Create a story revolving around a yearly tradition where on the night of the prom, ghosts of former prom kings…
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Wrong Turn
A character takes a wrong turn during an everyday routine and ends up somewhere completely unexpected.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Create a story about a group of friends who discover a secret tunnel leading to the center of the earth.
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First Lessons in Nature
Describe a powerful moment in your childhood that took place outside in nature.
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Secret Garden Adventure
Write about discovering a secret garden and describe the various sights, sounds and smells encountered there.
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Easter Bunny’s Misadventure
Imagine you are the Easter Bunny and chronicle an unexpected adventure you had while delivering Easter eggs.
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Alien Animal Discovery
Imagine discovering an animal on another planet. How would you describe this alien animal?
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Animal Adventure Day
Imagine a day where you become your favorite animal, write about what you would do.
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Adventure in My Garden
Pretend you’ve shrunk to the size of an ant and narrate a day in your backyard or garden.
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Mysterious Fruit Island
Craft an adventure story about discovering an island where all the trees bear bizarre, unknown fruits.
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Spring Orchard Symphony
Write a descriptive piece about an orchestra that uses sounds of spring harvest, like the plucking of fruits and rustling…
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Accidental Adventure
Write about two friends who embark on an unplanned adventure, which ultimately catalyzes their transformation from friends to lovers.
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Comic Trove Discovery
Write a comic strip dialogue where characters stumble upon a hidden treasure trove.
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Food Fight Adventure
Imagine you are involved in the largest food fight ever. Describe your experience.
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Pretend Picnic Adventure
Describe a picnic that you would like to have, detailing all the foods you would bring.
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Grocery Store Adventure
Write a story about a fun and exciting adventure you had in a grocery store.
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Culinary Craftsman
Imagine being a chef for a day, creating your own unique dish. Describe the process and final result.
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Leap of Faith
Pen down a thought about taking a leap of faith and starting a new venture, be it a business, relationship,…
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Beast Creation Workshop
Design a brand new fantasy beast, complete with physical characteristics, abilities, habitats, and cultural significance.
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Enigmatic Market Square
Describe an exotic marketplace set in a far-off land and craft a storyline around a unique object found there.
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The Book World Adventure
Pretend you entered a book you love, describe what happens and your encounters with your favorite characters.
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Leap of Faith
Begin your tale with the words, “This wasn’t what he expected when he signed up for an extra Leap day…”
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Lost in a Labyrinth
Consider being lost in a massive, puzzling labyrinth with a minotaur at the center. How would you find your way…
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Backpack Adventure
Imagine your backpack could talk, what stories would it tell about the first day of school?
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First Day Feeling
Write about what you’re most excited for and what you’re nervous about on your first day of school.
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Drawing Back the Cartoon Curtain
Think back to your greatest childhood cartoon or television show and explain why it had such an attraction to you.
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Forgotten Island Adventure
Write a fictional story about being stranded on an uncharted island and your struggle to survive.
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The Lost Easter Town
Write a story about the adventure of finding a long-lost town that celebrates Easter all year round.
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The Enchanted Egg Hunt
Write a tale about a mystical Easter egg hunt that turns into an unexpected journey.
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Lost in the Supermarket
Imagine you are a kid who gets lost in a gigantic supermarket, which is a new world altogether.
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The Midnight Forest Adventure
Write a story about a brave animal exploring a mysterious forest at midnight.
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Squirrel’s Nutty Adventure
Write a story revolving around a squirrel who has lost its stockpile of food before winter.