378+ ‘City’ Writing Prompts
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Midnight Call
Write about a retired superhero who is persuaded back into action for a life-threatening crisis.
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Morality Flip
Imagine a classic superhero and explore what would happen if their moral compass was suddenly inverted.
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Secret City Beneath the Ice
Draft a narrative about an intricate city hidden beneath the North Pole’s ice and snow, unseen by the outside world…
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Magical Metropolis
Write about a city as though it’s a character in your story, focusing on its various aspects and moods.
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Lost Civilizations
Write about discovering an ancient, lost city.
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Urban Vocabulary Builder
Create a story about a tour through a big bustling city using the week’s vocabulary words.
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Forbidden Love in The Forbidden City
Write about a love story based in the heart of the Ming Dynasty’s Forbidden City.
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Eden in the Ashes
Write a story where survivors come across lush vegetation and wildlife in the heart of a ruined city.
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Abandoned Metropolis
Write about discovering a city completely abandoned after the apocalypse.
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Forgotten Memories of Civilization
The character stumbles upon remnants of a once thriving city. What memories do these remnants trigger and what story unfolds…
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The Heist
Create a story about a group of amateur burglars who decide to rob the most secure bank in the city.
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Urban Symphony
Create a poetic composition focusing on the sounds, sights, and smells in a bustling city context.
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Lord of Cloud City
Write about Lando’s daily life as the administrator of Cloud City, and the challenges posed by ruling a large city.
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Seasonal Wanderer
Write about the changes you observe in your favorite outdoor spot over different seasons.
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Underwater Atlantis Discovery
Imagine discovering the lost city of Atlantis during a deep sea diving trip.
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My City, My Home
Write a descriptive piece on your hometown or city, focusing on its history, culture, and what makes it special.
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Beneath the Waves
Imagine discovering an underwater city during a marine exploration. Write a news report about your exploration and findings.
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Dragons in Modernity
To save its species from extinction, a dragon must learn to coexist with humans in a modern city.
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The Forgotten History
Develop a story exploring a mysterious and forgotten aspect of local city’s history.
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The Busker’s Ballad
An amateur musician on the street corners stirs up an old scandal with his latest composition.
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Heartstrings of Deceit
Your protagonist is a small-town sheriff who starts to fall for a big-city detective while investigating a mysterious series of…
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Sleeping Beauty in the City
What if Sleeping Beauty lived in New York City and fell into an endless slumber caused by burnout and stress.
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Urban Vampire
Write a story about people disappearing in a bustling city, and a detective who begins to believe a modern-day vampire…
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Magic in the Métro
Imagine a magical world hidden within the hustle and bustle of a modern city subway system.
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Operation Undead Storm
Write about an elite military unit tasked with the mission to infiltrate a city overrun by zombies.
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Pandemic Chaos
Write a story surrounding a deadly infectious disease released unknowingly into a highly populated city.
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City of Color
Mardi Gras is the epitome of vibrant color. Detail a day experienced solely through the lens of color.
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Paris in Spring: A Love Story
Write a fictional love story that unfolds during a Spring Break in Paris.
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Key Changes
Think about the most significant changes in your life and describe how you navigated them.
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Monochrome Dreams
Describe a world that has lost its color to the ongoing apocalypse and how it affects the last person alive.
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Echoes from the Silence
Craft a story about a journalist venturing into a quiet small town only to discover an old unsolved mystery under…
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Web of Deceivance
Develop a thrilling narrative of a travel reporter unearthing dark secrets behind a popular tourist destination.
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Unseen Guardians
Write a gripping scenario where a journalist investigating city corruption starts receiving anonymous tips from an unknown source.
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The Green City
Imagine your home town has been transformed into an eco-friendly paradise. Describe the changes and the effects on the residents.
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Travel Through Time
Imagine you have a time machine. Describe a journey to a past or future era, detailing the sights, sounds, and…
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The Mythical Beast Among Us
A mythical creature has somehow appeared in a bustling city. Write from the perspective of the creature.
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5. My Imaginary Water-world
Create a water-themed imaginary world with its own unique rules and inhabitants.
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Lost Civilization
Write a detailed account of an undiscovered civilization found in an unknown part of your imaginary world.
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Berlin, the City of AI
Write a story set in an alternate timeline where artificial intelligence was invented during the Cold War by the East…
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Modern Monster
Write about a millennial werewolf trying to juggle a regular job in the city while hiding their true nature.
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December Street Art
Imagine your city organizes a unique December tradition – painting murals with frozen paint.
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“Artistic Vandal”
A city mayor is flustered as historical statues suddenly sport brightly colored knitwear, courtesy of an anonymous yarn bomber.
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Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
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Unexpected Undercity
Create a story about a hidden world that exists beneath the city and an adventure that unfolds there.
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Concrete Jungle Survival
Craft a survivalist adventure of a person isolated in an abandoned part of a bustling city.
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Tales from the Subway
Develop a story depicting an exhilarating adventure on an ordinary ride in a metropolitan subway.
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Celebrity Chase
Craft an adventure story where an everyday person has to follow a secretive city-dwelling celebrity for a day.
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Urban Myth Reimagined
Create an engaging story based on a local urban myth or legend, set in contemporary times.
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Mapping Inner Landscapes
Journal about a journey to a real or imaginary place that reflects your inner state.
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Seeds of Change
Write about a character who experiences a significant change or revelation during the harvest season.
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Sea Level Stories
Script a conversation between two coastal city dwellers discussing the rising sea levels.
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Gothic Depths
Dive into a ghostly story set in a haunted, forgotten catacomb labyrinth underneath a bustling city.
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Rise of the Eco-Cities
Visualize and describe a future where all cities are eco-friendly. Discuss the functioning, infrastructure, and societal norms in this new…
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Time Capsule Tales
One hundred years from now, your city plans to open a time capsule. Write a letter to future inhabitants, describing…
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In the Shoes of a Shopkeep
Imagine you’re a shopkeeper in a bustling city market. How would your day unfold?
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Lost Underground City
You’ve just discovered a hidden, ancient underground city, with no sign of inhabitants. Describe what you find and the story…
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Independence Day Mystery
Create a Fourth of July themed mystery that unfolds at a community Independence Day picnic.
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Tales of the Unseen City
Craft a story about a hidden dimension in a bustling city that only a few can see.
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Crafting a Fictional City
Construct a brand-new city from scratch, considering its culture, geography, architecture, and society.
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Alien Encounter vs Reality
Write about an encounter with an alien, and compare it with meeting a stranger at a new school or city.
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The Hidden World Beneath
Craft a tale on the discovery of a hidden world beneath your character’s city, and the adventures they embark on…
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Hidden Realm Underneath the City
Imagine a hidden kingdom that exists beneath the streets of a modern bustling city.
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Breathing Space
Write about being alone in a crowded city, amidst the hustle and bustle.
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Escape from Pompeii
Imagine being a citizen of Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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Blood Alley
An urban legend of your creation haunts a particular alley in the city, pursuing those who dare to cross it…
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Monsters of the Metropolis
In your city, every skyscraper hides a creature of legend – dragons, trolls, sireves – who blend into modern society.
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Urban Oracle
The city streets are full of eerie and intriguing whispers that only your character can hear; revelations of the future,…