34+ ‘Clock’ Writing Prompts
-
An Unexpected New Year’s Eve Encounter
Imagine meeting someone unexpected at a New Year’s Eve party.
-
Eve of the New Decade
Express your thoughts and feelings when the clock struck 12 on New Year’s Eve ushering a fresh decade.
-
Titanic Takedown
Write a story about the biggest cyber-attack in history that is yet to happen, told from the perspective of the group planning it.
-
The Shadow’s Screams
Describe a recognizable, everyday sound that suddenly becomes terrifying in a different context.
-
Dreadful Countdown
Your protagonist receives a mysterious, suspense-filled warning counting down to a catastrophic event.
-
The Ticking Clock
Center your story around a secret group who discovers a terrorist plot with a countdown, and the race against time to stop it.
-
The Dying Wish: Skydiving
Write about a terminally ill patient whose dying wish is to experience skydiving.
-
Turning the Clock Back
Choose one of your favourite fairy tales from your childhood and rewrite the ending.
-
The Time-Ticking Pursuit
The protagonist has stolen something highly valuable and is now running from its powerful, vengeful owner. They know exactly when their pursuers will strike, but not where or how, making each moment a suspenseful headlong rush against the clock.
-
The Antique Clock Mystery
Write a story about an ornate clock that is rumored to have paranormal powers.
-
Reverse Evolution
Imagine a world where humans have not evolved from cavemen and how their societies would look today.
-
Race against Time
Write about a scientist who discovers a new strain of a lethal virus and the race to develop a vaccine.
-
Biological Warfare
Construct a scenario where a rebel scientist decides to release an engineered superbug to break down societal barriers.
-
Blink of Reality
Write a story in which a ubiquitous object suddenly gains a magical property, affecting the daily lives of everyone.
-
Nature’s Almanac
Pen down your thoughts on how the farming calendar dictates the rhythm of rural life.
-
Cracking the Code
Draft a flash fiction piece in which the protagonist must solve a cryptic message or puzzle in order to avert disaster.
-
One Last Hurrah
The main character knows they are transforming into a zombie and decides to accomplish one last ambitious task before fully transforming.
-
The Ominous Clock
Craft a narrative in which a constant ticking clock is building suspense in your story.
-
Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
-
The Final Countdown
Imagine waking up with a countdown clock tattooed on your arm that no one else can see.
-
Piercing the Veil of Metaphor
Write about an inanimate object that played a symbolic role in defining the climax of a dramatic tale.
-
Running Clockwork
Following the theft of a priceless antique clock from a museum, your detective hero must race against time to recover the artifact.
-
A Perspective Shift
Write about a day in your life from the perspective of your pet (or a household object if you don’t have a pet).
-
An Ominous Clock Tick
Construct a suspenseful narrative making a ticking clock central to the story.
-
Seasonal Depression Clock
Write about your experiences with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), specifically focusing on how the changing seasons affect your mood and overall mental health.
-
Echoes in Dreamland
Write a poem focusing on the echo of a certain sound you heard in a dream that has lingered with you.
-
Battle Against Time
Write an application of a character struggling to accomplish a task before a deadline, failure of which could have dire consequences.
-
Sequencing Serendipity
Imagine that the sequence of a usual day drastically changes. Mundane activities like brushing teeth, bathing and eating all happen in a completely random order. Write a story describing such a day.
-
Family Keepsakes
Choose an heirloom or keepsake that holds significance in your family and write about its history and importance.
