352+ ‘Anxiety’ Writing Prompts
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Peering Through The Fear
Describe a time when you were terrified, the outcome, and how you dealt with fear afterwards.
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Moving Miles
Write about a time when you had to move to a new home or a new school and your feelings…
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Triumph Over Trials
Describe a time when you overcame a significant challenge in your life, detailing the process and emotions you experienced.
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Haunting Nightmares
Dive into the emotions and implications of a nightmare that has significant emotional impact.
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Pause and Reflect
Write about your first travel experience after lockdown restrictions were relaxed.
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Parental Anxiety
Write a story about a child taken hostage from the perspective of the helpless and desperate parent.
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Affectionate Assassin
Craft a story where a compassionate male nurse is accused of being a serial killer.
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The Inner Monologue
Write about your thoughts during a usual school day, from morning until you go to bed.
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The Dream Metro
Write about a city where the dreams of its residents physically shape the cityscape.
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Creeping Shadows of the Mind
Write a tale about an average character with an irrational fear and follows the character as they confront it head…
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Elevator Suspense
Write a flash fiction piece about three individuals who get stuck in an elevator, each hiding secrets that start to…
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The Burden Bearer
Create a story where a character, burdened by their uncontrollable superhuman abilities, journeys to control it.
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Slasher Story
Craft a narrative involving a group of friends who are hunted down one by one by an unknown assailant.
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Passover Perspective
Write a fictional account of the first Passover night from a child’s perspective.
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The Climate Change Dilemma
Describe your understanding of climate change and the feelings it evokes.
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Late Fall Proposal
Construct a narrative about a surprise proposal happening on a chilly November evening.
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Midnight Kiss
Write about the anticipation and excitement of a New Year’s Eve midnight kiss with someone special.
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Unnerving Resemblance
Create a story about an artist who realizes his newly designed character has started to exist in real life.
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Lost and Found
Narrate a story about losing your luggage in a foreign land and the ridiculous journey to retrieve it.
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Camper Van Disappearance
Recount your memory of a community picnic where one among you disappeared mysteriously.
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Rainy Day Reverie
Imagine sitting by the window on a rainy day, thinking about an important change you’re about to make in your…
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Sultry Secrets
Describe a clandestine relationship between two people that know they shouldn’t be together.
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The Native Encounter
Imagine a meeting between pioneers and Native Americans. What does this meeting look like?
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The Time-Ticking Pursuit
The protagonist has stolen something highly valuable and is now running from its powerful, vengeful owner. They know exactly when…
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The Long-Time Crush
Write about a character who has been harboring a crush on a coworker for a long time and what happens…
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Fatal Secret
Tell a tale revolving around a character who is forced to expose a life-altering secret that can potentially shatter the…
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Dealing with Denial
Palpable evidence of climate change surrounds you, but your best friend denies it exists. Write about how you would convince…
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Social Media and Mental Health
Gather your thoughts and express your viewpoints on whether social media has a positive or negative impact on mental health.
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Pride and Love
Write a letter from a character to their parents, explaining that their Valentine is of the same sex.
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Labyrinth of the Mind
Write a story that depicts the protagonist being haunted by a horrifying creature that represents their mental illness.
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The Eagle Flight
Narrate about a time you did something for the first time, the thrill and the pride you felt at the…
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Decoding Discomfort
Write about a situation where you felt incredibly uncomfortable and what it taught you about yourself.
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The Late-night Phone Call
Detail a chilling story about a mysterious recurring late-night phone call.
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Midnight Shadows
Write a story about someone who suspects the shadows in their house are hiding secrets.
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Feasting Fear or Pleasure
Discuss your feeling towards holiday feasts and the pressures or pleasures associated with them.
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Monster Under My Bed
Describe a monster that lives under your bed, what does it look like and how do you feel about it?
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The Bravery Chronicle
Write about a time when you had to be brave and describe how it made you feel.
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Spacecraft Takeoff
Describe the feelings, thoughts and actions as your character takes off in their spacecraft to a new galaxy.
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Evasive Love
Write a flash fiction about a character who actively avoids acknowledging their feelings of love.
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Storm on the Horizon
Create a tale set at the brink of the Dust Bowl era, revealing the changes in the environment and people’s…
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Fallera Girl
Write from the perspective of a young Spanish girl preparing to participate in the event as a Fallera, describing her…
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The Unseen Terror
Create a character that terrifies others solely through their presence, even though they are never actually seen.
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Gilded Age of Anxiety
Write a diary entry of an elite aristocrat struggling with the anxious realization that industrialization is changing their society and…
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Journey to School
Describe your route to your childhood school and the feelings and thoughts you experienced along the way.
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Facing Inner Demons
Write about a personal fear or anxiety you’re struggling with and explore ways to confront and overcome it.
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Monster under the Bed
Assume you are a child who believes there’s a monster under your bed. Write a letter to this imaginary entity…
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Malicious Melodies
Pen a narrative about haunted melodies playing from an old record player that only your protagonist can hear.
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Flickering Shadows
Write a suspenseful narrative where a flickering light source dictates the rhythm of unfolding events.
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Capsule Dilemma
Create a tale of astronauts trapped in a malfunctioning space pod, with limited resources.
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The Imaginary Friend
Recount a story of a young child talking to an imaginary friend who shares chillingly accurate future events.
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One-Way Correspondence
Write a story about someone who starts receiving letters with their own handwriting and signature, predicting uncanny events.
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Safehouse Preparation
Draft a short story about discovering an abandoned house and the steps taken to fortify it against zombies.
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The Labyrinthine House
Write about a character who moves into an old house, only to discover it’s bigger on the inside than it…
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Deserted Island Secrets
You wake up marooned on a deserted island with a single dilapidated structure and a cryptic message in a bottle.
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Miscommunication
Write a story in which two characters have growing feelings for each other, but a misunderstanding leads them to believe…
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Black Friday Madness
Write about the craziest Black Friday story you’ve encountered or dream up your own.
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Mapping Mental Health
Highlight moments when journaling has helped you cope with a stressful situation or difficult emotions.
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Autumn Memories
Write about a specific memory you have associated with the start of autumn and returning to school.
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Emotional Time Capsule
Write a letter to your future self communicating your current emotional state.
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Icebreaker Isolation
Write about the feelings of isolation experienced whilst living aboard an icebreaker ship.
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The Ancient Pokemon Prophesy
Imagine your ancient civilization’s prophecy foretelling the coming of a mythical Pokemon.
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Sinister Schoolhouse
Imagine a story where an aged, abandoned schoolhouse becomes the epicenter for paranormal activities.
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Creepy Folklore Inheritance
Write about a character who inherits an old family heirloom tied to a creepy folklore.
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Untold Prophecy
A prophecy is revealed, consequently distressing one of the characters as they grapple with their fate.
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At the Precipice of Change
Pen down the moment when Oghren becomes a father, and how the prospect of parenthood affects him.
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The Fear of Blood Magic
Describe the societal fear and prejudice against Blood Mages from the perspective of a non-mage.
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Positive Spin on Change
Write about an uncertain situation in your life currently, then try to visualize and write about the best possible outcome.
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Embracing the Inevitable
Write about a change that has recently happened in your life, your initial reaction, and how you’ve grown to accept…
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Making Sense of My Symptoms
Explain one symptom you’ve been experiencing, and how it physically and emotionally affects you.
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Releasing Stressful Thoughts
Write down all the thoughts, concerns, or tasks that are keeping you awake.
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Calm in the Storm
Write about a time when you helped someone overcome a fear or when someone helped you face your fears.
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Three Positive Reminders
List three things you would tell yourself during moments of high stress or anxiety.
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Stress Release Visualization
Imagine yourself letting go of your stress and anxiety. Write about what it would physically and emotionally feel like.
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Deconstructing Anxiety
Write about a situation that caused you anxiety and describe the emotions you felt.
