16+ ‘Cave’ Writing Prompts
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Prehistoric Rock Art
Write a short story centered around the discovery of a new form of cave art by early humans during the Ice Age.
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Venturing into the Underground
Imagine you’ve discovered an unexplored cave near your house. Write about this place, the treasures you find there, and the creatures you meet.
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Unexpected Sanctuary
Find an unlikely sanctuary amid the zombie devastation during a road trip.
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The First Cave Painting
Imagine being the prehistoric artist who created the first cave painting.
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Villains’ Lair
Describe the details of your nemesis’s secret lair and why it reflects their personality.
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Prehistoric Picasso
Imagine you’re a prehistoric artist tasked with telling the story of your tribe’s greatest hunt on a cave wall.
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The Unexpected Catch
Write about a submarine team that comes across an unexpected discovery during an expedition.
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Secret Cave Adventure
You stumble upon an unmarked, hidden cave and decide to explore it. Write about what you find and unravel the mystery.
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Beneath the Waves
Write about an adventure of a group of divers exploring an uncharted underwater cave.
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The Plato’s Cave
Imagine yourself as a prisoner in Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Write about your moment of enlightenment and subsequent return to the cave.