84+ ‘Confrontation’ Writing Prompts
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Defiance in Terrifying Presence
Narrate a battle scene in which your main character has to confront their most feared enemy in combat.
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Battle of the Bound
Write a story about a war between witches and humans where the outcome of the war determines the future of magic.
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Visions of Future Fear
Imagine a ‘ghost’ from your future, something you fear may come to haunt you.
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Unveiling the Monster
Explore the story of someone slowly realizing their close companion is a villain.
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The Shattered Reflection
Write about a superhero who discovers their doppelgänger, forcing them to reevaluate their values and purpose.
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Monstrous Altercation
Write about a character who acquires their superpowers through a confrontation with a monster from myth or folklore.
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The “What If” Dilemma
Pen down a narrative where a character in our universe happens into a parallel one where a crucial personal decision of theirs was made differently.
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Lost Civilization
Write about an expedition that finds an unknown civilization in a remote part of the world.
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Broken Engagement
Write about a character who plans to propose on Valentine’s Day, but finds out their partner is in love with someone else.
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Lost Love Letters
Write a story about a character who discovers lost love letters addressed to their partner on Valentine’s Day.
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Eerie Echoes
Write a story about voices from the past heard through a mysterious, ancient audio recording.
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A Haunting in the Mind
A phantom from your character’s past starts haunting them, forcing the character to confront their unresolved issues.
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Courageous Conversations
Imagine having a conversation with someone or something involved in your regret and express your feelings, unanswered questions, and expectations.
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The Space-Time Anomaly
You encounter a space-time anomaly that sends you back in time upon contact. Describe the adventures you experience in the universe’s past.
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Mirror of Truth
Compose a tale featuring a mirror that reveals an objective truth about anyone who gazes into it.
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Anomalous Phenomenon
Narrate a tale where your protagonist is torn between dismissing strange occurrences in their town as mere coincidences or suspecting a larger force at play.
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The Plastic Predicament
Write about finding an injured bird entangled in plastic waste. Would you try to save it, and what subsequent actions would you take to address the problem of plastic waste?
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Echoes of Past Apps
Imagine a world where technology is advanced enough to capture and recreate ghost-like images of people’s past selves.
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Facing the Galactic Emperor
Luke’s confrontation with the Emperor and acceptance of his own Darkness, plays a pivotal role in his journey. Write about facing a personal fear or antagonist and confronting your inner darkness.
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Unseen Manipulator
Create a narrative revolving around an antagonist who operates from the shadows, influencing events without direct confrontation.
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The New Hero’s Journey
Craft a narrative about a twenty-first century individual who realizes they must embark on a hero’s journey, as found in mythology.
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Love Against the Beast
In an age of magic, your adventurers find themselves pitted against a fearsome beast, but one hero can’t deny the creature’s beauty and uniqueness.
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Confronting the Darkness
Write about the villain of your novel staging a surprising confrontation with the protagonists.
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Unforgiving Environment
The hero and villain are forced to fight in an environment that is dangerous to both of them. Write about how this shapes their battle.
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Personal Ties
The villain of the story is someone with whom the hero shares a personal history. Write a climactic confrontation between the two.
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Haunted Auctions
Your character unknowingly purchases a haunted item from an antique auction. Write about the humorous and haunting events that ensue.
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Exorcising Childhood Trauma
Write about a person who undergoes an “exorcism” to eradicate the haunting ghosts of their traumatic past.
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Chance Encounter
Imagine a character who runs into someone who is a spitting image of a significant person from their past.
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Frozen Eternity
Imagine a world where the entire Earth has become a frozen wasteland. How would life adapt and survive?
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Character Collision
Describe a scene where two characters with opposing ideologies meet for the first time.
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Echoes of a Forgotten Crime
Pen down a tale surrounding an old crime scene you stumble upon, reigniting memories of a cold case from your youth.
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Flashback of Forgotten Fragments
Write about discovering an old love letter from a relationship that ended bitterly.
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Spotlight Valentine
Picture being on stage, performing on Valentine’s Day when your eyes meet a stranger in the crowd.
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Fear in Four Acts
Describe one of your fears in four stages: discovery, analysis, confrontation, and either acceptance or defeat.
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Fragmented Reflection
Describe the fractured psyche of a character whose reflection shows them their own horrifying future instead of their current self.
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Transparent Letters
Compose a letter to a person who you feel has wronged you in the past, without any intention of sending it.
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Casting Off Fear
Reflect on a fear that has held you back, and write about how you plan to conquer it this year.
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Confronting the Antagonist
Write a scene where the hero and villain face each other for a final showdown.
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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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Collision Course
Write about two characters with polar opposite views forced to make a significant decision together.
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Facing Personal Demons
Write a tale where your main character confronts their deepest fears and insecurities.
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Inquisition Leadership
Write about your character becoming the leader of the Inquisition and their first dramatic confrontation.
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Pilgrimage
Describe a pilgrimage to the Urn of Sacred Ashes and your character’s emotional journey throughout.
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Darkspawn Encounter
Write about a cataclysmic confrontation between the forces of Ferelden and the invading Darkspawn.
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Healing Words
Choose five words that you associate with your traumatic experience and write a short reflection on each.
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Defining Moments
Consider defining moments from your childhood, and write about the one that had a significant influence on your character.
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Meeting Your Monster
Imagine meeting your fear personified as a physical entity, describe this encounter and what you would say to it.
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Fear Forecast
Explore a fear you have and try to understand where it came from and how it affects your life.
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Balancing The Scales
Make a list of your so-called ‘flaws’ or insecurities, then write a counter-list highlighting your qualities and achievements.
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Are You Listening, Anxiety?
Compose a letter to your anxiety, expressing how you feel about its influence on your life.
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The Impossible Fight
Describe an encounter with an abstract fear as if it were a physical confrontation.
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4. Letters to Past Holder
Choose a person, object, or situation that has caused you trauma in the past. Write a letter to it, expressing your feelings, fears, and hopes.
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Dream Diary
Detail out any recurring dreams or nightmares you might have, and what you feel they may signify.
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The Fear Journal
Make a list of your fears, then for each fear, write a hypothetical situation where you successfully cope with it.
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The Soul Collector
Narrate a chilling tale about a strange object thought to be mere junk until it’s discovered it has been amassing souls for centuries.
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The Haunting Melody
Write about a serene, melody that at the midnight hour, takes on a chilling tone and seems to be warning those who can hear it.
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Galactic Exploration
Imagine a future where humans migrate to a previously undiscovered galaxy. Write about the first settlers’ experiences.
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Haunted House
Narrate a story focusing on someone who willingly moves into a reportedly haunted house.
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Secret in the Shadows
Write about a character who has noticed someone following them for days and decides to confront them.
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Confrontation with Nature
Your Villanelle must center around a powerful encounter with a natural phenomenon.
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Unmasking The Antagonist
Write an unexpected locking of horns between the protagonist and antagonist, where the antagonist reveals a hidden truth that changes everything.
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Overcoming The Monster
Describe a scene in which your character must face and overcome their biggest fear.
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Forbidden Love Unveiled
Create a narrative based on two characters in love despite everyone around them being against their relationship, leading them to a hard earned resolution.
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Power of a Purple Cow
Write about a day on a farm from the perspective of a farmer who just experienced the birth of a purple calf.
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Memento of Malice
Your protagonist receives a box with an object from their distant past which starts a chain of terrifying events.
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The Phantom Reflection
Imagine a scenario where one day, your protagonist wakes up to find their reflection in the mirror behaving independently.
