198+ ‘Apocalypse’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Monarchy
Explore the possibility of a royal monarchy, complete with a king, queen, and court, within a zombie apocalypse.
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Descent into Despair
Write a diary entry of someone who is bitten and is transforming into a zombie.
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Chronicles of Survival
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a survivalist in a zombie apocalypse.
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Z-Day Confessionals
Craft a monologue spoken by a character who has a harrowing secret connected to the zombie apocalypse.
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Forgotten Knowledge
Create a character who uses forgotten or overlooked skills to survive after the apocalypse.
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Fractured Bonds
Write about a character whose relationships undergo drastic changes due to the zombie apocalypse.
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Miraculous Transformation
Write about a character who prayed fervently during the apocalypse and was subsequently immune to the zombie virus.
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Heavenly Battleground
Consider a world where religious texts predicted the zombie apocalypse and provided ways to combat them.
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Divine Wrath or Injustice
Suppose that people believe a zombie apocalypse is a divine punishment or a test of their faith.
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Sacred Survival
Write a piece where a religious leader takes charge to guide and protect their community during a zombie apocalypse.
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Apex Predators
Write about humans evolving a new set of skills to hunt and kill the zombies, now that they are the…
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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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The Betrayed Leader
Write about a leader who is a secret zombie sympathizer during a zombie apocalypse.
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Yearning for the Past
Narrate the sentiment of longing for the lost civilization through the perspective of a character.
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Last Standing Structures
Depict the known landmarks or monuments and how they still stand in your narrated post-apocalypse world.
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Collapse Chronicles
Illustrate what life is like after the fall of civilization, focusing on day-to-day survival and emotions.
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Post-Apocalyptic Survivor
In a world ravaged by an apocalypse, a young adult must use their ingenuity and strength to survive and find…
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Love and Loss in Chaos
Form a narrative focused on personal relationships and emotions while society unravels.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Collapse of Order
Write about the initial and rapid disintegration of societal structures during the zombie apocalypse.
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From Wreckage to Restoration
Write about an apocalyptic novel plot where the Earth is on its path to recovery after facing a major man-made…
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Survivor Morality
Craft a story that explores the moral choices and ethical dilemmas in a zombie apocalypse.
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Breaking Down the Apocalypse
Write an intricate analysis of the different stages and patterns of a zombie apocalypse.
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Deciphering the Unseen Society
Craft a story about a hidden civilization of survivors in a zombie apocalypse.
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Disaster Survival
Write a story about surviving a natural disaster from your past, but add a fantastical element to it.
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Last Stand in a Library
As the apocalypse ravages outside, you discover relative safety in an old library jam-packed with both knowledge and danger.
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Disintegration of Morals
Delve into the transformation of a character who, in order to survive, has to abandon their moral principles.
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Preserving Humanity
In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, write about a group of survivors who make efforts to preserve art, culture,…
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Survivor’s Guilt
In a world overtaken by zombies, write about a character who survived while their loved ones didn’t.
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Civilization Rebuilt
Write about how humanity rebuilds civilization in the wake of the zombie apocalypse.
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Scarcity and Survival
Tell the story of scarcity and resource management in a long-term zombie apocalypse.
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School in Apocalypse
Describe how education, learning, and school might be transformed in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.
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The Forgotten Playtime
Consider how the onset of a zombie apocalypse might abruptly push a young child into premature adulthood.
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A Refuge in Imagination
Imagine how children in the midst of a zombie apocalypse might create an imaginative, almost fantastical world as a coping…
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Surviving in a Child’s World
Describe how a child would use their unique combination of innocence, imagination, and resourcefulness to survive in a zombie apocalypse.
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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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The Revival of Civilization
Imagine the first community that manages to rebuild after an apocalypse and the challenges they face in their journey.
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Voyage Across the Poisoned Seas
Essay a treacherous journey across a perilous and poisoned ocean in search of a safe haven.
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Lost Message in a Bottle
Write about deciphering a cryptic message left by someone before the apocalypse.
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Survivor’s Guilt Love Story
Your protagonist falls in love after the apocalypse, but they can’t help but feel guilty because their previous partner didn’t…
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Promises Unkept
The protagonist made promises to someone they lost in the apocalypse, the guilt of unfulfilled promises is eating them alive.
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Haunted by Choices
Your protagonist is forced to make a life-altering decision that causes others’ deaths.
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Mission: Bunkered Down
Write about the challenge of securing your home or a safe place during the first 24-hours.
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The Undead Knocking
Describe your feelings and reactions when you find a coworker or a close neighbor transformed into a zombie on your…
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Chaos in the Supermarket
Describe your experiences trying to gather supplies in a supermarket during the first few hours of a zombie apocalypse.
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Emotional Survival
Dissect the psychological measures the characters employ to endure the apocalypse.
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Zombie Survival Sanctuary
Write about the creation and defense of a safe zone during a zombie apocalypse.
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Lost Prophecy
The superhero discovers a prophecy suggesting the Apocalypse was necessary for a better world.
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Child of the Apocalypse
The only known superhero left is a teenager who gained their powers as a result of the Apocalypse.
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The Abandoned Pharmacy
Detail a dangerous journey to a pharmacy in search of much-needed medication.
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Vehicle Survival
Describe surviving a zombie apocalypse solely using a vehicle for shelter and transport.
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New Horizons
You find yourself needing to relocate your group to safer grounds in a zombie apocalypse.
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Last Bastions of Knowledge
Imagine you are tasked with preserving knowledge in a Zombie Apocalypse. What books do you save and why?
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Post-Apocalyptic Culture
How would a zombie apocalypse shape culture and traditions? Write about a post-apocalyptic holiday or festival celebrating survival.
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Hard Choices
Given limited resources in a zombie apocalypse, write about how you’d decide who gets what.
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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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Eden in Chaos
Write a story where a seemingly Utopian sanctuary exists in a post-apocalyptic world, offering a peaceful Valentine’s day celebration. But…
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After the Last Heartbreak
Write a story about a protagonist who experienced heartbreak just before the apocalypse. How has their perspective on love changed…
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St. Valentine’s Lost Letter
Imagine that an old letter from St. Valentine himself surfaces after the apocalypse. How does its discovery influence the post-apocalyptic…
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The Last Day of School
Write from the perspective of a post-apocalyptic teen who stumbles upon a decaying school.
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Machine Overthrow
Imagine a world where artificial intelligence has launched an apocalypse against mankind.
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Descendants of Doomsday
Create a story showcasing the evolution and growth of a new civilization, post-apocalypse.
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Forgotten Bunkers
In the final stages of the apocalypse, your group stumbles upon an abandoned, reinforced bunker.
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Evolution of Fear
Write about a main character who starts off disregarding the zombie threat, but soon comes to face the gruesome reality.
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Zombie Whispers
Write a scene where your protagonists start hearing rumors and whispers of the approaching undead horde.
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Fairytale Reimagined Apocalypse
Rewrite a classic fairytale with a twist: it takes place during a zombie apocalypse.
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Rise of the Zombie Gods
Write a tale where Greek, Roman, Egyptian or any other gods are believed to be the cause of the zombie…
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Folklore Origins of the End
In a routine archaeological expedition, an ancient artifact said to hold a powerful curse is accidentally activated, triggering the zombie…
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Mythical Creatures Meet Zombies
Imagine a world where mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons and mermaids exist and suddenly a zombie apocalypse hits.
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The New Recruit’s Narrative
Write from the perspective of an inexperienced soldier thrown into the chaos of the apocalypse and their journey from naive…
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Brotherhood Betrayed
Write about two close soldiers separated through different paths during the zombie apocalypse, only to end up as enemies.
