20+ ‘Civilian’ Writing Prompts
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Strands of Survival
Weave a tale around a civilian woman who is forced to spy in enemy territory during a war.
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Back to Civilian
Narrate a story about a superhero who retired and returned to a normal civilian life.
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Fall of Constantinople
Imagine you are a citizen of Constantinople during its capture by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. What was your experience?
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The Rise of a Sith Lord
Craft a narrative about the ascension of a Sith Lord in the period of the Old Republic.
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Doppelgänger On Assignment
An accomplished international spy discovers that their next assignment is to impersonate an ordinary civilian who happens to be their…
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Masked Tears
Depict a superhero grappling with depression under the weight of their heroic responsibilities.
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Titan of the Seas
Write a story about a recently retired S.W.A.T. officer who witnesses a murder on the world’s largest cruise ship, and…
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Unseen Beauty
Narrate a story about a soldier who falls in love with a civilian during an occupation.
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From Civilian to Superhero
Write about the moment your superhero first discovered their superpowers, detailing how they initially responded and how they developed this…
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The Innocent Informant
Your protagonist is a civilian who happens to overhear a plot of international espionage.
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The Fleeting Peace
Write about a veteran soldier trying to reintegrate into civilian life, but can’t shake off the horrors of war.
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Balancing Act
Write about a superhero who is torn between their responsibilities as a superhero and their life as a civilian.
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The Great Zombie Evacuation
Describe a coordinated civilian evacuation plan led by not the government, but a small group of survivors.
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My Anime Life
Create a story where you or an original character get transported into an anime world.
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The Soldier’s Love Letter
Write a historical romance fanfic set against the backdrop of a war period where a soldier falls in love with…
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The Sorrowful Warrior
Create a tragic love story between a warrior and a civilian, who are torn apart by their differing roles.
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Untold Horrors
Create a narrative detailing the aftermath of a military conflict from the point of view of a local civilian.
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The Unseen Battlefield
Describe a critical war event from the perspective of a neutral observer who maintains their pacifism.
