131+ ‘Antagonist’ Writing Prompts
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Unseen Perspective
Take a well-known anime and rewrite an episode from the viewpoint of a minor or antagonist character.
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Path of the Antagonist
Create an antagonist for an anime scenario. Pen down a backstory that would justify their subsequent actions and choices.
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Empathy in Arms
Construct a story around a protagonist compelled to battle their closest friend turned antagonist due to a grave misunderstanding.
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Beyond the Outer Shell
Write the backstory of an antagonist from a book, a movie, or your life, trying to empathize with their choices.
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Reincarnate as the antagonist
Imagine if you’re reborn as the antagonist in your favorite book. Write about your struggles, motivations, and ultimate goal.
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Reimagining a Classic
Choose a classic fairy tale and transform or rewrite it from a different perspective.
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Enemy Turned Ally
Write a scenario where the antagonist must team up with the protagonist for a common goal.
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Human in Monsters
Create a story that begins with an antagonist committing a seemingly evil act but ends with the readers empathizing with…
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Birth of a Villain
Write the backstory of an antagonist, focusing on the motives behind their sinister actions.
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Villainous Redemption
Pen down a story about a fierce villain who embarks on a journey to redemption.
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The Provocateur
Craft a tale where a neutral character intentionally fuels the conflict between the protagonist and the antagonist.
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Retribution Quest
A once-compassionate protagonist seeks vengeance after their loved ones are brutally taken away by the antagonist.
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Hidden Agenda
The protagonist is sent on a mission by their trusted mentor but discovers it’s a trap set up by the…
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Behind the Mask
Construct a narrative in which the main antagonist deceives the hero by posing as their closest ally.
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Unmasking The Antagonist
Write an unexpected locking of horns between the protagonist and antagonist, where the antagonist reveals a hidden truth that changes…
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Frightening Flora
A town is plagued by their flora: plants and trees seem to have a life of their own and start…
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Meet the Antagonist
Craft a short story in which the protagonist and the antagonist meet for the first time.
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Shrouded in Shadows
Describe the main antagonist as an unidentified mystery, with elusive actions affecting the protagonist indirectly.
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Unexpected Sympathy
Introduce your antagonist in a situation where they show kindness or sympathy, conflicting with their antagonistic nature.
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Veiled Friend
Write about your antagonist’s introduction as a trusted friend or mentor to the protagonist, only to betray them later.
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A Familiar Stranger
Your main antagonist believes they have never met the protagonist before, but when they are introduced, the protagonist remember them…
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Mirror Image
Write a scene where your protagonist and antagonist meet for the first time, but neither of them realizes who the…
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The Secret Lifesaver
Script a film where the antagonist unknowingly saves the life of the protagonist.