99+ ‘Confusion’ Writing Prompts
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Misinterpreted Magic
Create a story where the magic system is based on modern technology that fairy tale characters constantly misinterpret.
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Emotional Learning Module
Imagine an AI that constantly learns and adapts based on humans’ emotional responses. Write about its first day of operation.
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The Making of a Superhero
Write about the day your character discovered their powers for the first time.
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First Love
Write about your first high school romance, capturing the moments of awkwardness, tenderness, and the rush of experiencing love for…
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Romantic Triangle
Write a suspenseful story involving a love triangle where the person at the vertex has to make a difficult decision.
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The Awakening
Describe the moment when your protagonist wakes up to find they have been turned into a vampire.
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Window to the Heart
Write a letter to a loved one expressing your feelings towards them, whether it’s love, anger, or confusion.
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Unexpected Gift Exchange
Write a story about waking up on Christmas morning to find all your anticipated gifts replaced by unexpected ones.
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Joyful Mix-Up
Write about an encounter where a mix-up or misunderstanding leads to a humorously unexpected outcome.
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First Brush With Love
Write about two characters who have their first experience with love, narrating both their apprehensions and the joy that accompanies…
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The Hidden Cataclysm
Describe the world through the eyes of an ordinary individual witnessing a superhero battle.
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Stage of Masks
Describe a drama taking place in a theatre, where actors’ on-stage roles start to blur with their real lives.
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Palm Sunday Pageantry
Write a detailed narrative on the events of Palm Sunday from a bystander’s point of view.
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Missed Connection
Imagine a scenario where two people are set up for a blind date on Valentine’s Day, but due to a…
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Miscommunication Mayhem
Imagine a couple overcoming hilarious misunderstandings due to language barriers or assumptions.
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1)Cyber-Love Confusion
Write about a romantic relationship that begins online, and the understandings that occur amidst the lack of physical presence.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine that you suddenly obtained a unique superpower. What is it and how does it affect your daily life?
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Swapped Roles
Write a scenario where the lovers in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ exchange their roles.
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Christmas Through Alien Eyes
Imagine extraterrestrial beings visiting earth during the Christmas season. How would they interpret this phenomenon?
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The Unexpected Guest
Imagine an unusual or unexpected character (be it an animal, a fantastical creature, or an alien) joining your family’s Easter…
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Existential Robot Comedy
Write a story about a robot that considers its own existence and questions the meaning of life in the most…
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Mapping the Healing Journey
Create a timeline of your emotions and experiences from the moment your heart was broken till today.
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Formatting Fiasco: A Comedy of Errors
Write a comedic dialogue where two characters cannot understand each other because of poor writing formatting.
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First Day of School
Write about the day you first went to kindergarten, describe your feelings that day.
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The Unraveling Of Deceit
The villain creates a series of false clues leading the protagonist on a wild goose chase.
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Doppelgänger Among Us
A woman, distraught by a sequence of murders happening around her, clings onto sanity when she begins to spot her…
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Virtual World, Real Troubles
Imagine a modern-day “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set in a virtual reality game where the players can’t log out until…
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Resurgence of the Lost Squad
Base your story on an old, long-forgotten military squad suddenly resurfacing to enact a plot of revenge.
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Guiding Star
Write about a time when you felt lost, and then found your metaphorical ‘north star’ to guide you out of…
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First Love Fears
Write about a teenager discovering their orientation and falling in love for the first time, and its accompanying confusions and…
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Magical Realism in Detective Fiction
Write a detective story in a world that subtly integrates magical elements.
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Time-Travelling Mishap
Imagine you have travelled to the time of ancient Rome, but you can only communicate using modern internet slang.
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Miscommunication Mayhem
Write a short story about a humorous misunderstanding that leads to hilarious circumstances.
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By Chance, A Psychic Dog
Write a story from the perspective of a dog that has suddenly gained psychic abilities.
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Ensnared in Conspiracy
Develop a narrative where a young, naive character is unknowingly framed for a complex conspiracy plot.
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Change of Heart
Craft a story about a character falling out of love with their partner and developing feelings for someone else.
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Evasive Love
Write a flash fiction about a character who actively avoids acknowledging their feelings of love.
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Ancient Entity Awakens
Imagine a powerful supernatural entity known only in ancient legends suddenly awakens in the modern world.
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Romance in Shadows
Write a love story that unfolds between Dracula and, unexpectedly, a vampire huntress.
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Mysterious Origins
Narrate the zombie apocalypse’s beginning, starting with a strange, isolated event in a small town.
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Love Potion Mishap
Write about a misunderstood Valentine’s Day love potion that results in unexpected situations.
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The Mighty Earthquake
Describe the earth-shattering moment of Christ’s death from the viewpoint of a non-believer.
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Last Person Standing
Write a story about someone who wakes up one day to discover they’re the only person left in their town…
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“Ciphered Letters From an Unknown Sender”
Narrate the tale of a character who starts receiving anonymous, encrypted letters that lead to the unveiling of an eerie…
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Forgotten Identity
Describe a protagonist who wakes up with no recollection of their past or identity but finds evidence of their involvement…
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One-Way Correspondence
Write a story about someone who starts receiving letters with their own handwriting and signature, predicting uncanny events.
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Secret Agent Confusion
Your character mistakenly believes they’ve been recruited by a secret agency.
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Overheard Predictions
Your character unintentionally overhears a prediction about their future and misunderstands it, leading to chaos.
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The “Unromantic” Gesture
Craft a comedic story about the least romantic Valentine’s Day gift imaginable—and the recipient’s reaction.
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Lost in the Supermarket
Describe a time when you got lost as a child, focusing on your thoughts and feelings in the moment.
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From Friends to Lovers
Develop a story where two characters transform their deep friendship into a surprising romance.
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Loveletter to a Ghost
Write a love letter to someone who has left, making sure to express all unresolved feelings and unanswered questions.
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Emotional Outlet
Write about an instance where journaling has acted as a beneficial emotional outlet for you.
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First Day Jitters
Recount your first day at high school, your feelings, expectations, and challenges.
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2. Lost Memories from Another Planet
Imagine that you are an alien who was part of the invasion but had their memories wiped out and had…
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Future City Lost in Time
Imagine your character waking up in a highly advanced, yet completely abandoned city. How do they adapt and solve the…
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When The Town Stood Still
Craft a story around a peculiar day when everything in your character’s town stopped moving.
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The Bewitched Vessel
Your ship has been cursed by an envious witch and is now attached to a monstrous sea creature.
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Pokemon Identity Crisis
Compose a poem from the perspective of a Pokemon questioning its Trainer’s intentions or its purpose in the world.
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Misunderstanding Moves
Imagine a scenario where the PokeDex mistranslates a new move’s instructions causing confusion and laughter.
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First Ride Nervousness
Write from the perspective of a first year student boarding the Hogwarts Express for the first time.
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Beneath the Masks
Compose a story where a character believed to be haunted is actually a ghost haunting others.
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Taming The Generator Beast
Write about your first experience in trying to use a Fanfiction Prompt Generator.
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Wolf Moon
Write a scenario where your character comes to Beacon Hills and discovers they are a werewolf on the night of…
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Two Worlds Collision
Create a storyline where your main character is living between two worlds – one mundane and the other extraordinary.
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Taming Thought Tornadoes
Illustrate a time when you were overwhelmed with thoughts and how you maneuvered through them.
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
Write about how you felt when you were first diagnosed with depression.
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Understanding the Fog
Write about a time when you felt lost or disoriented, specifically looking at how depression may have played a part.
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The Mask of Functioning Depression
Detail the challenges you faced while dealing with functioning depression, a condition where people can carry on with their everyday…
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Year 2050: Return from Mars
A team of astronauts return from an exploratory mission to Mars to find the Earth post-apocalyptic.
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Lost in Translation
Compose a monologue about a time when a language barrier led to a misunderstanding.
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Deception in Reflection
The main character suddenly discovers that the reflection in the mirror no longer replicates their actions accurately.
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Dream Essence
Craft a poem inspired by the feelings a dream left you with rather than its specific content.
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First Day of School
Write about your very first day of school, sharing the events and emotions you experienced.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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After The Rain
Write about the time directly after you came out to your family. Focus on the immediate emotional aftermath, reactions, and…
