378+ ‘City’ Writing Prompts
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Secrets in the Streets of Minrathous
Write about a character navigating through the layered history and secrets of Minrathous, the capital of the Tevinter Imperium.
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In the City of Shemlen
Write a story about a Dalish elf experiencing life in a human city for the first time.
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Tears in the Veil
Imagine the impact and chaos caused by a sudden tear in the Veil in your city. Describe the day-to-day life for people living around a rift.
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Alternate Anime Universe
Imagine a well-known anime series set in a completely different universe or context.
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Inception of a New World
Introduce an entirely new anime universe. Describe its various aspects in detail.
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Fallen City
Imagine a modern city, much like the ones we live in today, but now deserted and empty following an apocalyptic event.
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Metropolis Mayhem
Write a tale of a colossal city powered by a mysterious energy source, but beneath the surface, different factions vie for control.
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Mapping the Mind Garden
Write about the creative process as if it were an actual journey in a fantastical setting.
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Mindfulness in Moments
Reflect on a moment of perfect peace and what it reveals about your spiritual journey.
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Imaginary Bridge
Imagine having a bridge that can transport you away from your current emotional pain. What does it look like? Where does it lead you?
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The Move that Mattered
Write about a significant move in your life, it could be relocating to a different home, city, or even country.
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Reliving Adventures
Write about your most exhilarating travel experience or a dream destination you wish to visit.
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The Ultimate Dream Vacation
Plan a dream vacation in a city or country where the language you’re learning is spoken. Describe your itinerary in detail.
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Mapping Your Personal Metropolis
Consider your life as a city. What are its landmarks, districts and infrastructure?
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Alternate Universe
Imagine an alternate universe where a major event in your life turned out differently.
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Time-Travelling Gratitude
Imagine you could time-travel back to a pivotal moment in your life, pick a moment where you felt immense gratitude and describe it in detail.
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Superhero City
Design a city for your superhero to protect – what it looks like and what’s special about it?
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Hometown Expedition
Write about the town or city your family comes from and explore the experiences or memories rooted in that place.
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The Soundscape of Sadness
Describe the sounds that remind you of depression, building a full audioscape.
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Art Museum Mystery
A valuable artifact goes missing from the city’s Art Museum. Write a mystery story revolving around this event.
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Building A World
Create a unique setting for a fictional story, detailing its landscape, climate, culture, and history.
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The Fallen Hero
Write about a beloved superhero who loses their powers and must find a way to continue protecting their city.
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Hidden City
Create a city located beneath the earth’s surface, describing its inhabitants, customs and way of life.
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City of Neons
Write a story about a dystopian city controlled by corporations, where rebellion is brewing.
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The Ghosts of Pompeii
Create a story about the final day of Pompeii, but from the perspective of the city itself.
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Turn of the Century
Write about the lives of citizens during the turn from the 19th to the 20th century, in a bustling city.
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Microcosmic detailing
Focus on one small segment of your fictional world and elaborate it in minute detail.
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Setting The Scene
Write about a specific location, describing it so vividly that the reader can picture it in their mind.
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Under Ashen Skies
Write about a future dystopian city that is constantly under the shower of a volcanic ash.
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Cobblestone Crime
Write a story on an out-of-luck detective, navigating through the gritty cobblestone streets of a vintage city, hunting for a serial killer.
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Smoke and Mirrors
Write a story about a heist in a city where nothing is as it seems, and trust is a luxury no one can afford.
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Color of Dusk
Write a story where an unlikely hero encounters the dark underbelly of their seemingly normal city.
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Desperate Deliverance
Write a story about a courier tasked with delivering a package that ends up being much more dangerous than they anticipated.
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Time-Warped City
Devise a story taking place in a city where time moves differently compared to the outside world.
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Sculpting Landscapes
Describe the landscape where your story takes place, with particular attention to how it shapes the life of your characters.
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Musical Metropolis
Describe a bustling city scene using alliteration to mimic the rhythm and pace of urban life.
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Mystical Metropolises
Imagine a grand city where an unusual or arcane resource is crucial for survival.
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The Significance of Place
Explore a real location that holds significant meaning to you, and express why it does.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for the first time.
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Embracing Romance
Describe a moment where two individuals realize they have been in love all along in the midst of a city-wide blackout.
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Deserted City
Describe the feeling of walking through a deserted city, past abandoned skyscrapers and empty parks.
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Migration Blues
Write a tale about a teenager who relocates to a different city or country and the challenges that they encounter.
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Door to the Unseen Reality
Envision stumbling upon a secret door in your home that leads to a different realm. Where does it lead, and what do you discover there?
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Out of Comfort Zone
Narrate a story about an individual who leaves their comfort zone to chase an unrealistic dream.
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A Different Life
Write about your life if it took a completely divergent path from the one you know now.