68+ ‘Blessing’ Writing Prompts
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Craft a fight scene where a superhero’s strength also becomes their weakness.
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The Chronicles of Potential
Write a story about a fictional character who wakes up one day to discover an extraordinary new ability.
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Hidden Blessings
Write about a challenging circumstance around Christmas time that later revealed itself to be a blessing in disguise.
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Future Echoes
An adventurer finds a device that can show the future but cannot change it. Write about their journey coping with this power.
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Unseen Saviour
Imagine a superhero whose power is to become invisible but only when nobody is looking.
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Irish Blessings in a Modern World
Write about how Irish blessings can be applied in today’s societal context.
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Creating Your Own Irish Blessing
Create an original Irish blessing that embodies your experiences, values, or hopes for the future.
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Blessed Interaction
Imagine you are encountering an Irish blessing in a unique situation. How does it influence your thoughts and actions?
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The Meaning Behind the Blessings
Write about the interpretation and significance of a specific Irish Blessing.
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Embrace The Imperfection
Analyze a change that seemed unpleasant initially but eventually turned out to be a blessing.
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Lifetime Paradox
Imagine a character encounters a ghost from the future, warning them of their own impending doom.
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The Misinterpreted Prophecy
Write a story where a prophecy, initially understood as negative, turns out to be a blessing.
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Power of Telepathy
Write a story revolving around a superhero whose power is to hear others’ thoughts.
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Blessings in Disguise
Write about a time you were initially upset about something, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Survivors on the Precipice
Narrate the experience of survivors standing on the edge of a ravine, contemplating whether survival in this ravaged world is a blessing or a curse.
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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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The Uncontrolled Contraption
Imagine a superhero with a gadget that has the ability to control the user instead of the other way around.
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The Luck of the Irish
Write a short story where the main character possesses extreme good luck, but only on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Lost in Time
Write a narrative about someone who has discovered a time machine, which only travels forward.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine that you suddenly obtained a unique superpower. What is it and how does it affect your daily life?
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Red Envelopes: The Gift of Blessings
Write about receiving your first red envelope during Chinese New Year, or imagine what it might feel like.
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Perception Deception
Your character can read minds but struggles with the woes of knowing everyone’s thoughts and intentions.
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Invisible Chatter
Concoct a story about a person who starts hearing voices in their head, only to discover they can commune with spirits.
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Spellbound Swordfighter
Pen a tale about a sword-wielding protagonist who depends on a cursed but powerful weapon.
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The Gratitude Jar
Describe how your life would look right now if you placed all the things you’re grateful for in a jar.
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Gratitude Alphabet
Assign a blessing you’re thankful for to each letter of the alphabet and describe how it enriches your life.
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The Gift Is The Curse
Write about a character who sees their superpower as more of a curse than a blessing.
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Gaining Powers: A Blessing or a Curse?
Imagine a character who suddenly gains superpowers, but with these powers, they face equally strong drawbacks.
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Endless Wanderer
Write about the solitary life of a wandering vampire constantly on the move to escape their cursed existence.
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AI: Blessing or Curse
Present your stance about whether Artificial Intelligence is a boon or bane for society.
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Unseen Miracle
Recount a Christmas Eve in your life when a small, unnoticed action led to a big, unexpected blessing.
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The Aftermath of Discovering Immortality
Imagine a future where humankind has discovered the secret to immortality. Discuss its impacts on society.
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The Immortal Curse
Write a story that explores the loneliness and isolation of eternal life as a vampire.
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Blessing of the Animals
Write about a scenario where you organize an animal blessing ceremony on Earth Day.
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A Hero’s Challenge
Write about a path-changing event in the life of a typical middle schooler who suddenly gets superpowers.
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Invisible On All The Wrong Days
A semi-invisible protagonist realizes that their invisibility doesn’t really work on days ending with ‘Y’. How do they adjust their life around this strange routine?
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Malfunctioning AI
Write a story in which an artificial intelligence system starts behaving inexplicably.
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Pandemic Shadows
Write a storyline taking place during the Spanish Flu, where a vampire sees the pandemic as an opportunity to feed without suspicion.
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The Blessing of Bonds
Write about a person you met or got to know better in November and how you are grateful for their presence in your life.
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Unexpected Transformation
Write a story where a mundane, everyday object becomes something extraordinary.
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Hidden Prophecy of the Amulet
A mystical amulet has been passed on through the protagonist’s family for generations, hiding a prophecy.
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The Undying King
Craft a narrative about a king who was cursed to live forever in unwavering torment, but finds solace in an unexpected companion.
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Elixir of Truth
Imagine finding an elixir granting you the ability to hear the thoughts of any living creature in your realm.
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The Understated Blessings
Reflect on the less obvious blessings and gifts you’ve received during the Christmas season.
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Appreciating the Joy of Giving
Reflect on a time you gave a Christmas gift that brought immense joy to someone.
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Hero’s Awakening
Write about a character who discovers they have powers or abilities previously unknown to them.
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Cursed Yet Blessed
The protagonist is cursed with the inability to lie, leading to unexpected problems and revelations in a deceitful kingdom.
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Journey of the Chosen One
Write a story about a reluctant hero chosen by a mystical force to go on a life-altering voyage.
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Unexpected Superpower
Your character wakes up one day with an extraordinary superpower and embarks on thrilling adventures.
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Life After Lottery
Write about a character who wins a multi-million dollar lottery, but it brings more problems than they anticipated.
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Disaster at the Diving Board
Describe a situation where a high dive at the water park goes wrong, but ends up leading to a positive outcome.
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Unseen Blessings
Reflect on a seemingly negative situation that ended up bringing good into your life.
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Role of a Muggleborn
Write an essay about being the “first” in your family to do something, much like Hermione is the first witch in her Muggle family.
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The Dance of Magic
Magic is a gift that both elves and humans share, yet their approach to it is vastly different. Write a story showing these differences.
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Unnatural Apothecary
A quaint antique shop hides strange and captivating objects, each carrying a deadly curse or blessing.
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Blessings in Disguise
Write about a difficult situation or challenge that turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Gift of the Curse
Imagine a fairy tale where a character is bestowed with a curse that turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Birthed from Tragedy
Write about a hero whose powers are birthed from experiencing a personal tragedy.
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Cost of Immortality
Explore the idea of an immortal character, and the ramifications of eternal life.
