237+ ‘Battle’ Writing Prompts
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Invisible Chains
Write about a character who feels trapped by societal expectations but longs for a life less ordinary.
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Battle of Hearts
Imagine Cupid on a particularly challenging day where the arrows of love are not hitting their mark.
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Superpowered Choreography
Write a fight scene between two superheroes, emphasizing the rhythm, synchronization, and pacing of the battle.
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Frontline Journal
Step into the shoes of a solider and pen a diary entry chronicling one day at the frontline.
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Nutcracker, the Unseen Hero
Pen a first-person narrative from the Nutcracker’s point of view showcasing the untold trials and triumphs he faces.
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The Battle Behind The Scenes
Compose a riveting saga of the backstage chaos during a performance of The Nutcracker Ballet.
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Emotion over Law
Your antihero prioritizes emotional connections over laws established by the society.
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Defiance in Terrifying Presence
Narrate a battle scene in which your main character has to confront their most feared enemy in combat.
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Clash of the Beasts
Pen a dramatic scene where legendary beasts are wielded as weapons in a fantastical war.
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Magical Mayhem
Describe a chaotic battle scene where both sides of the conflict wield vastly different forms of magic.
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Unexpected Allies
Write about a battle scene where your main character’s traditional enemies come to their aid in the heat of conflict.
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Final Stand
Write about a beleaguered group of warriors making their final stand against a much stronger enemy.
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A Poem to Battle the Darkness
Compose a poem that speaks to your feelings, experiences and perspective on the longest night of the year.
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Battle of the Bound
Write a story about a war between witches and humans where the outcome of the war determines the future of magic.
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Battle for Supremacy
Write about a conflict between vampire and werewolf clans fighting for dominance in a city.
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Face of the Monster
A vampire, once a considerate human, has to battle with his new monstrous identity against his residual human conscience.
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The Veil of Humanity
Imagine a vampire who desperately tries to retain their humanity despite their monstrous transformation.
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The Rickety Ouija
Pull together a tale where a harmless game with a Ouija board spirals into a frenzy of terrifying paranormal activity, with the ancient spirit refusing to go back.
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The Epic Battle
Imagine an epic battle between your superhero and their arch-nemesis. What are they fighting for? Who wins, and why?
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The Battle of the Bees and the Hay fever
Write a creative story involving a superhero who combats fall allergies.
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Clash of Ideologies
Write a story where two powerful political figures, each representing opposing ideologies, are pitted against each other.
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Peripheral Partners
Narrate the story of a couple who can only interact while doing other things like working or studying.
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Battle of Hoth: A Strategic Nightmare
Write about the strategic challenges faced by the Rebellion during the Battle of Hoth.
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Summoned Fear
Write about a fantastical world where fear can be weaponized, summoned and used in battle.
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Echoes of a Forgotten Battle
Write a story where an aged superhero starts reliving their most defining battles in their dreams.
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The Inter-Universal War
Imagine a situation wherein our universe engages in warfare with a parallel one.
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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 doorstep.
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Monumental Clash
Write a story where a superhero and villain battle on an iconic worldwide landmark.
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Digital Savior
Compose a story about a superhero who uses their expertise in technology to save the day.
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Defeating The Monster
Write an adventure story where you, as a superhero, must defeat a scary monster.
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Mental Might
Your hero’s greatest weapon is their mind. Write a sequence where their intelligence saves the day.
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Battle Royale
Pen a compelling tale about superheroes from various settings compelled to battle each other in an interdimensional tournament.
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The Cost of Power
Describe in great detail the physical and emotional toll a superhero battle takes on the hero.
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The Hidden Cataclysm
Describe the world through the eyes of an ordinary individual witnessing a superhero battle.
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Collision of Titans
Describe a fierce battle between two superhuman beings using vivid imagery and sensory details.
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Code Breaker’s Truth
A brilliant code breaker intercepts a message revealing a threat to their country, but they are under suspicion from their own agency.
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Battle of Strategies
Write about a thrilling sports match where clever strategies helped your team win.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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Competitive Gardening
Create a humorous story about a pair of fiercely competitive neighbors who battle it out over the best garden.
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Cursed Cybernetic Sorcerer
Propose a story about a sorcerer cursed to become a cyborg, gradually losing their magical capabilities as their body becomes more machine than human.
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Battle of the Magic Guilds
Create a world where magic is organized and controlled by different guilds or societies that are now on the brink of war.
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The Frog Prince of the Underworld
What if the frog prince was cursed for ruling the underworld with cruelty, instead of being a handsome prince cursed by a witch?
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The Forgotten Legend
Describe a superhero who, upon suffering amnesia after a brutal battle, has to rediscover their abilities and moral compass.
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Warrior Lost
Write about a warrior princess who is captured by her adversaries during a battle and needs to rescue herself.
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Puppet President
The newly elected president learns that he is merely a figurehead, controlled by an unknown power brokering group.
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Valor in Battle
Write about the Pearl Harbor attack from the perspective of a nurse or medic under siege, doing everything they can to save lives.
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Hidden Beneath Battle Cries
Write about a soldier who uses art or music to cope with the horrors of war.
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Reluctant Necromancer
Develop a narrative about someone who discovered their potential as a necromancer at an early age, yet resisted the urge to use such divisive powers.
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The Supermarket Showdown
Detail an epic showdown between two elderly women arguing over the last pack of toilet paper in a supermarket.
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Epic Battle Of The Office
Imagine two office colleagues, each claiming to be the best teapot pourer, engaging in an epic mock-heroic battle to settle the dispute.
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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 entrant to battle-hardened survivor.
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Spiritual Standoff
Write a story involving a protagonist who is a skeptic caught in a battle between two rival ghost factions.
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Hostage of the Heart
Develop a narrative about a transgender hero or heroine who must save their partner from a perilous situation on Valentine’s Day.
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Redemption and Return
Devise a plausible scenario where Kylo Ren could have returned to the light side.
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Predator and Prey
Construct a narrative about a vampire who wishes to be humane, struggling with their predatory nature.
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Masked Pretense
Craft a tale where your villain is forced into evil deeds against their will to maintain a safe facade.
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Stranded in Flesh
Explore the idea of the character’s consciousness still being intact still well into their transformation.
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The Lone Wolf Syndrome
Write about a survivalist who willingly isolates himself in the wilderness but encounters a testing situation where collaboration is the only key to survival.
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Uncharted Island
Imagine your character marooned on an uncharted island, having to adjust and survive in an entirely new and unexpected environment.
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Last Stand
Narrate the internal monologue of a Jedi in their final battle, facing their destiny with courage and acceptance.
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Battle Scars
Narrate about an Imperial Trooper left mentally and physically scarred after an intense battle.
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Pandemonium in Pokémon
Imagine a world where Pokémon aren’t friendly companions or powerful allies, but horrifying, unstoppable beasts.
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The Battle of Lawn Decorations
Write about a suburban cold war escalating between two neighbors using increasingly ridiculous lawn ornaments.
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Battle of Resistance
Write about friction or obstacles you might encounter when trying to establish daily writing and how you plan to overcome them.
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Silly Spartan Soldiers
Write a story detailing a day in the life of a group of Spartan soldiers preparing for a major battle who are accidentally served a batch of ‘laughing potion’.
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Lost Relic Retriever
Write about an archaeologist who quietly moonlights as a master thief of ancient artefacts, now drawn into stealing a relic believed to possess supernatural powers.
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Unforgiving Environment
The hero and villain are forced to fight in an environment that is dangerous to both of them. Write about how this shapes their battle.
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The Double-edged Strength
Your hero’s ultimate ability can also be their greatest weakness. Write a battle scenario where the hero has to face this predicament.
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Clash of Philosophies
Write a scene where the hero and the villain have a verbal battle about their ideologies before the physical battle begins.
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Manipulation of Might
In a climactic battle, your superhero must confront a villain who can manipulate their powers. Write about how the hero overcomes this.
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Behind The Battle Helmets
Write from the perspective of a Stormtrooper, delving into their thoughts, feelings, and camaraderie.
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The Soldier Who Brought an Umbrella
Write a funny story around a soldier who, instead of a weapon, carries an umbrella into the battle.
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Napoleon’s Abdominal Troubles
Imagine the story of a crucial battle in the Napoleonic Wars where the renowned leader’s digestive issues lead to an unexpected and humorous outcome.
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling
Write about the concept of the glass ceiling and propose strategies to dismantle it.
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“Battle Against Body Shaming”
A young woman fights against body shaming and works towards promoting body positivity.
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Romantic Drama
Conceive a tale of an unlikely love affair between a high-ranking officer and a maid in a grand mansion.
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The Greco-Persian Wars
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Spartan soldier on the eve of the Battle of Thermopylae.
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Saga of the Shieldmaiden
Narrate a captivating tale of a Viking shield maiden, her training, and first battle.
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The Twisted Portrait
Write a story about an artist who paints grotesque interpretations of the people they paint, not knowing why or how.
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War of Magical Creatures
Write about a grand war taking place between mythical creatures and what instigates it.
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A Hilarious Kitchen Fight
Your various kitchen utensils start a comical battle when nobody’s watching. Who would win and why?
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Valiant in Defeat
Write a story of a hero who loses the final battle but preserves their integrity and honor.
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Blossom Battle
Envision a fairy land where natural elements like flowers, trees, and rocks have their own kingdoms; a peaceful realm turned chaotic due to climate change.
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Invisible Steve: The Honestly Invisible Superhero
Compose the saga of Invisible Steve, who remains eternally invisible – and it’s not quite as cool as you might think.
