496+ ‘Community’ Writing Prompts
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Mysterious Community Service
Craft a story where a group of high school students serving community service at a local nature reserve stumble upon a baffling mystery.
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Shadow Stalker
Detail a story of a shadowy creature that seems to be responsible for a series of unexplained disappearances.
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Disappearing Tracks
Craft a tale where people disappear without any trace or explanation, leaving the society in turmoil.
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Mysterious Harvest Light
Write about a community that is plagued by strange disappearances during the harvest season.
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The Harvest Sacrifice
In a small farming community, a gruesome murder coincides with the worst harvest in the town’s history.
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Deep Shadows
Write a story about a close-knit community attributing strange occurrences to overlooked superstitions.
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Migration’s Ripple Effects
Examine the secondary effects of migration on a community, country or globally.
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Treasured Holiday Traditions
Write about a specific Christmas tradition from your childhood that remains vivid in your memory.
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Child’s Perspective of Memorial Day
Write a story from the perspective of a child experiencing Memorial Day.
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Haunted Forest Whispers
A foreboding forest whispers cryptic clues to its secrets; write about brave explorers dictating and deciphering these clandestine murmurs.
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Spellbound Secrets
Write a journal entry of a young wizard who has discovered a secret within the magical community that could change everything.
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Pandemic Realizations
Write about the most significant realization that you have had during the pandemic.
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Life From A Hooverville
Create a story set in a Hooverville (a shanty town built by the homeless during the Great Depression), illustrating people’s struggles, hopes, and endurance.
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Real Life Heroes
Reflect upon a real-life hero from your childhood, and how their influence sculpted you.
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Discovery of Fire
Write a narrative on the discovery and utility of fire by prehistoric humans.
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Significance of Awareness
Write about why raising awareness of multiple sclerosis is important to you or why it should matter to others.
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Championing Nutrition Education
Describe a program or initiative you would create to spread awareness about child nutrition in your community.
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Philanthropic Yuletide
Depict a new Christmas tradition centered around acts of charity and giving back to the community.
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The Silent Town
Set a story in an abandoned town where all residents mysteriously disappeared many years ago.
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The Final Dance
Write about an elderly individual who finds inspiration and joy in an unexpected hobby and eventually inspires their community.
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Harvest Feast
Write a descriptive piece capturing the spirit of a communal harvest feast in your town.
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Transmutation Terror
You’re a scientist who has just confirmed your worst fear: the virus causing rapid cases of vampirism across the globe cannot be cured.
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Silhouette of Shadows
Every full moon, disturbing shadowy figures start appearing throughout the town causing unexplained incidences.
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Aberrant Harvest
Write about a small farming town whose bountiful harvest suddenly takes an unsettling twist.
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Terrifying Town of Torments
Create a small town, where horrifying events occur regularly and are considered normal.
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A Forgotten Tradition Revived
Write a story around your character discovering and reviving a lost holiday tradition.
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Unexpected Holiday Hero
Construct a tale of an everyday person who becomes an unlikely holiday hero.
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Christmas Gift Maker
Imagine you were an elf in Santa’s workshop, what sort of toys would you like to make and why?
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Druidic Mysteries of Stonehenge
Write a tale showing Stonehenge as the portal to a magical realm, managed by druids living among the ancient Celts.
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The Unseen Heroes
Write a fictional narrative around an unsung hero of black history, giving them the spotlight they deserve.
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Love Notes for Strangers
Write about a time you left encouraging notes around your community or envisage an instance where you might do so.
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Wave of Appreciation
Create a small story where a community shows their appreciation for frontline workers.
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Gifts of Gratitude
Write a letter of thanks to a frontline worker, expressing your appreciation for their work.
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Honoring the Heroes
Reflect on the sacrifices and efforts made by frontline workers in your community during challenging times.
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Gratitude for Fall Traditions
Write about a tradition you celebrate during the fall and why you’re thankful for it.
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Possession in the Manor
Write a story about a small village where every full moon, one villager is chosen to be possessed by a local Manor’s past inhabitant.
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Water Rises
Describe a community that adapts to living in a world where the sea levels have risen drastically.
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Feast of the Harvest
Write about preparations for a medieval harvest feast and its importance to the villagers.
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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 world.
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Space Explorer
Imagine you are the first teenager sent on a mission to Mars. What would your journey and arrival be like?
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Heirloom Seeds
Write a fictional tale about an ancient heirloom vegetable seed passed down generations.
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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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Crowning the Homecoming King & Queen
Write about a homecoming football game and the associated festivities in your school.
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Superhero Student
Imagine you’re a superhero on your first day of school. Write about your special powers and how you might use them.
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Lost World
Describe a day in the life of a character who wakes up to find that every single human, except them, has vanished.
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Earth Day Awakening
Write about a fictional character who gains an unexpected appreciation for the environment on Earth Day.
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The Runaways
Pen a tale about a group of teenagers who decide to run away and start their own community.
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Dances around Maypole
Narrate a joyful May Day celebration in your old town, featuring the iconic Maypole dance.
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The Working Witch
Craft a story about a witch who uses her powers to help her community rather than being an outcast.
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The Tale of Summer Harvest
Pen down the fascinating history and rituals related to summer crop harvest.
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Destination: Elfland
You win a travel ticket, not to an exotic beach or a serene hill station but to the mystical world of Elfs.
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Rise of the Shadow Creatures
In your quiet town, shadows have started to take form and are causing chaos. Convey your experiences and responses to these events.
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The Autumn Aide
Write about a random act of kindness you could do that is related to fall activities.
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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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Gaelic Gourmet
Describe a traditional Irish dish that your family makes and share the story associated with it.
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Embracing Traditions
Recount a traditional Easter activity in your family and why it has significance.