62+ ‘Compass’ Writing Prompts
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Redemptive Resolution
Write an ending where a character who has followed a morally ambiguous path finally attains redemption.
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Dreams Corrupted
Build a villain who holds the same dream as the hero but approaches to achieve it by immoral means.
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The Unwilling Villain
Detail the transformation of an initially innocent character into a villain due to circumstances beyond their control.
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Noble Nemesis
Consider a villain who, despite their nefarious deeds, maintains a code of ethics or a set of principles.
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Into the Victorian Underworld
Create a story centred on the daily life of a character involved in the less glamorous, darker side of Victorian society.
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Justifying the Means
Pen down a monologue where a villain defends his actions, arguing that they are ultimately justified or necessary.
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Wilderness Survival Adventure
Imagine you’re lost in a forest with only a compass and a backpack. How do you survive?
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Resilient Alienation
After years of protecting the world, suddenly the superhero finds themselves as the enemy, write about their feelings of rejection and alienation in the society they once protected.
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Mirror Facing
Explore the internal debate a superhero may have when they have to follow the law or follow their moral compass.
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Fatal Love
Write a story about a superhero who loses their love, and with them, their will to save the world.
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The Sith’s Redemption
Imagine being a Sith Lord who has had a profound realization and now desires to return to the light side.
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Lessons from Loved Ones
Write about a lesson one of your family members taught you and why you are thankful for it.
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society and its expectations.
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Moral Compromise
Compose a monologue where the superhero grapples with justifying a morally questionable decision.
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Rogue Operation
Explore the journey of a spy who decides to work for an enemy nation after becoming disillusioned with their own government.
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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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Natural Wandering
Pick a quote about nature and use it to explore your relationship with the natural world about you.
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The Forgotten Legend
Describe a superhero who, upon suffering amnesia after a brutal battle, has to rediscover their abilities and moral compass.
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The Subconscious Saboteur
Craft a story where a character’s subconscious mind starts manipulating their actions in menacing ways.
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The Sacred Texts
Choose an excerpt from a religious or spiritual text that resonates significantly with you, and expound upon why.
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The Compass Rose Affair
Write about a young amateur detective who starts to see her rival sleuth in a whole new light when they’re thrust into a high stakes case together.
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The Lesser Evil
Create a world where the protagonist must choose between two morally reprehensible actions to save their loved ones.
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The Time-turning Compass
Write a narrative featuring a compass that possesses the ability to bend time, enabling travel to any time at the whim of its wielder.
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The Altruist’s Chalice
Describe a fabled chalice that amplifies the drinker’s innate kindness and compassion, while diminishing their negative traits.
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Tales of the Chuckling Compass
Your magical compass doesn’t point north or south – it pulls you towards the funniest situation in the vicinity. Write a journey adventure led by this whimsical tool.
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Test of Morality
Describe a situation where your superhero was faced with a moral dilemma and how they reacted.
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Your Star Wars Character
Imagine you are a character in the Star Wars universe. Describe your role, abilities, and how you contribute to the saga.
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The Moral Compass
Create a fairy tale that revolves around the protagonist learning the importance of honesty.
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Rise of the Unassuming Villain
Write a story about a seemingly ordinary character who evolves into a villain due to a series of unfortunate events.
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Twists in the Tales
Choose a fairy tale that means a lot to you from your childhood and write about what you learned from it.
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Core Compass
Identify a personal value that guides your decisions and actions, reflecting on how you discovered its importance in your life.
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Manipulating Morality
Pen down a story where the protagonist commits a morally unacceptable act for apparently noble reasons.
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Selective Salvation
Write a story where a superhero chooses who to save based on their own moral compass.
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Unsung Tragedy
Craft a villainous character who believes themselves to be the protagonist, driven by a heartbreaking past or ideology.
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Moral Quandary
Create a story that ends with a protagonist making a morally ambiguous decision, leaving the readers pondering over it.
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The Unseen Sacrifice
Your villain committed a series of villainous acts only to protect someone or something they deeply care about. Describe their struggle.
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Superhero Me
If you were a superhero, what would your power be and how would you use it to help others?
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First Stand Against Injustice
Write about your early confrontations with unfairness and how you tackled it.
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Treasures of Lore
Your character stumbled upon an artifact of great significance in a role-playing game.
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Rite of Annulment
As a Grey Warden, contemplate and express your decision to order or deny the Rite of Annulment at the Ferelden Circle of Magi.
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Intrinsic Motivation Map
Reflect on a goal that you accomplished purely because it was meaningful for you, without any desire for applause or recognition.
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Passion Compass
Describe a passion that has guided your life decisions in some way and explore how it has influenced your journey.
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Hidden Heroes
Name the person (or people) you quietly admire and discuss why you respect them and how they influence your actions.
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The Compass of Your Values
Identify and write about your core values, and share a story when you stayed true to these values.
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Debating Morals
Write a dialogue scene where two characters have a heated debate about a moral issue.
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Pact with The Darkness
Imagine a character who obtains powers by making shady deals with a malevolent force.
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Navigating Morality’s Maze
Create a morally complex scenario and have your characters navigate through it.
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Building Blocks of Belief
Discuss a foundational value or belief that you hold dearly, and elaborate on its origin and significance in your life.
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Seeking My True North
Describe what integrity means to you and how it plays a role in your everyday life.
