59+ ‘Angle’ Writing Prompts
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Religious Zombies
Envision zombies retaining their religious beliefs, essentially becoming religious zombies.
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Guardian of the Night
Craft a redemption arc for a villain who turns into a vigilante, trying to correct their past wrongs.
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Fairy Tale Reality TV
Write a satirical fairy tale that revolves around the concept of a fairy-tale themed reality TV show.
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Cupid’s Cruel Intent
Craft a narrative where Cupid is not a charming cherub, but a malevolent entity.
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Lost and Found
Your pet gets lost and embarks on an incredible journey, eventually returning home. Describe their adventure.
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The Northern Light Show
Imagine the story behind the beautiful display of Northern Lights in a Winter Wonderland.
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Curse of Immortality
Write about a vampire who is tired of its ageless life and seeks an end to its immortality.
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Primordial Vampires
Write about a primal vampire species, who has been living in the shadows of human civilizations throughout history.
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Hardware Terror
Imagine a customized piece of technology that fulfills every user’s dream, but, in return, unlocks their darkest fears.
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Untold Hero
Write about a fictional cook or staff on the Titanic who becomes an unexpected hero during the sinking.
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The Harvest Angle
Write about the historical and cultural significance of harvest time, especially as it relates to November.
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Dance of the Dry Leaves
Write a short story about a day in the life of a dry leaf being swept away by the fall wind.
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Creepy Creature’s Perspective
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a scary creature on Halloween night.
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The Endangered Species
Pick an endangered species and highlight the factors leading to its endangering and efforts being made for its conservation.
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Witch of the Wasted Woods
Explore a tale about a witch who uses her necromantic powers to rule over a forest of undead creatures.
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Animal Cycle
View the world through the eyes of an animal, detailing their experiences from sunrise to sunset.
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Reality Rift
Narrate a story about a character falling in love with a person they meet in their dreams only to discover that they’re actually communicating with someone from a parallel universe.
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Unscripted Majority
Narrate a day in the life of an “average” teenager and their struggles, dreams, and victories.
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Riding the Rollercoaster
Describe your emotional journey since the breakup as if it has been a thrilling theme park ride.
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Loyal Guardian
The child knows there’s a monster under their bed; however, they perceive it as their protective guardian against unseen threats.
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Message from the Monster
The monster under the bed starts leaving chilling messages for the protagonist.
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Intangible Inheritance
Imagine a world where emotions can be inherited like physical properties. Detail a character who receives an unexpected emotion and must navigate its effects.
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Friendly Fool’s Day Ghost
Create a funny short story about a friendly ghost who loves to play pranks on April Fool’s Day.
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An Unlikely Alliance
Write a story where a human has has formed a unique friendship with a magical creature.
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Fagin’s Christmas
Write about how Christmas would be celebrated by the characters in the underworld of ‘Oliver Twist’.
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Creature of the Wild
Pretend you are a wild creature living in a forest, jungle, or ocean. What’s your everyday life like?
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Spirit of Survival
Concoct a tale wherein a group of survivors form a utopian society amidst chaos, and how it reflects on the inherent tenacity of human spirit.
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Bardo Phase
The Tibetan concept of Bardo refers to an intermediate state after death and before rebirth. Write a narrative exploring this transitory phase.
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Innocent Narrator
Create a story about heartbreak as described by an innocent third person, like a child or a pet.
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Fantasy Reality
Create an alternate reality. What are its rules? What are its inhabitants like? How does it function?
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Ghostly Guidance
Your protagonists get life advice and direction from benevolent ghosts with a different, big picture perspective.
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Ghostly Counselor
Write from the perspective of a ghost trying to give life advice to a living person.
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The Sidekick’s Point of View
Explore the events of an action movie from the sidekick or secondary character’s perspective.
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Hawkins’ Redemption
Write a story where the characters need to work together to improve Hawkins’ tarnished reputation.
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Secrets and Shadows
Develop a companion with a secret that dramatically impacts the Hero’s journey or the group dynamics.
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Renovation of Memories
Write about a cherished childhood memory, but from the perspective of another person present.
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Reframe The Narrative
Pick a past social situation, which resulted in negative feelings, and narrate it from a positive angle now.
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Exploring Positive Perspectives
Write about a negative event from your life but reflect on the positive aspects or personal growth that came from it.
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Outside Looking In
Write from the perspective of someone close to you who has observed your struggle with depression.
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Converse With Your Anxiety
Write a letter to your anxiety. What would you say to it if it were a person?
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The Elemental Artisan
Write a short story about a craftsman who can control the basic elements of nature with their art.
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Inner Monologue
Initiate a dialogue with one of your characters. Have them express their secret thoughts and inner feelings.
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Furry Companion Talks
Write a narrative in which your pet is the main character, going about its day, observing, and commenting on the world around it.
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Portrait Of Affection
Describe a family member from an angle of love and appreciation, focusing on their traits that you deeply respect and are grateful for.
