53+ ‘Corruption’ Writing Prompts
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Perspective of the Republic
Write a political thriller detailing the manipulation and deception that led to the fall of the Jedi Order from the…
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Fairy Tale Government
Create a fairy tale world ruled by a government that has political structures and issues mirroring our world.
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Dystopian Future
Imagine a dystopian future where a certain contemporary issue has drastically worsened.
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Double-Edged Sword
Describe an investment banker who is actually a whistleblower, exposing financial crimes at the risk of his own comfortable lifestyle.
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Overprotective Parent
Write about a villain who transforms into a beast to protect their offspring from the world he believes is too…
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The Façade of Power
Write about a villain who was forced into a position of power at a very young age and was manipulated…
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The Rise and Fall
Write about a villain’s rise to power and the subsequent transformation that leads to their downfall.
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A Lawman’s Turn
Write a crime narrative where the villain is an unpredictable high ranking law enforcement officer who uses his position to…
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The Whistleblower
Pen a tale about an ordinary citizen who accidentally uncovers corruption at the highest political levels, turning their life upside…
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Dictatorship in Demʘcracy
Create a world where the villain uses democratic institutions to wield autocratic power.
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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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Superheroes Under Scrutiny
Describe a world where Superheroes must work for the government and follow bureaucratic processes.
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The Rise of a Sith Lord
Craft a narrative about the ascension of a Sith Lord in the period of the Old Republic.
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Internal Decay
Focus on an empire’s decline from within due to corruption, complacency, or rebellion.
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Animalistic Society
Inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm, use animals to represent different groups of people in a particular setting, and examine…
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Lost in Ascendance
Imagine if an ambitious alien politician misuses a rare, sacred artifact to gain power, disturbing the spiritual balance of their…
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Fallen Hero
Develop a character who could potentially become a Sith Lord, chronicling their fall from grace.
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Fangs in Silicon Valley
Create a narrative where a high-tech Silicon Valley CEO is a vampire, using his influence and resources to conceal his…
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Disrupted Utopia
Imagine a seemingly perfect society, run by an equally flawless government, only to later reveal the corruption and malfeasance beneath…
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Undercover Intrigue
Imagine yourself as an undercover police officer infiltrating a powerful Mafia family.
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Boss of the Underworld
Imagine you are Jabba the Hutt, leading your notorious crime syndicate in the Star Wars galaxy.
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Unseen Guardians
Write a gripping scenario where a journalist investigating city corruption starts receiving anonymous tips from an unknown source.
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Road to Hell Paved with Good Intentions
Pen a narrative about a visionary whose noble intentions eventually lead them into becoming a feared dictator.
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Haunted Fairy Kingdom
An ancient fairy kingdom has been cursed, turning from a place of beauty and magic into a haunting, horrific landscape.
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Rebellion From Within
Imagine you are a high-ranking officer in the Empire who realizes that the Emperor’s regime is not just. Outline your…
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Power Corrupts
Your superhero’s nemesis used to be a good person. Write about the moment they succumbed to their negative desires and…
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The Silver-Tongued Serpent
Consider a villain who uses their charm and eloquence to maneuver themselves into positions of power.
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Political Intrigue in Galactic Senate
Write about a senator from a remote planet who uncovers corruption in the Galactic Senate.
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Digital Revolutionaries
Imagine a group of hacktivists who challenge a powerful corporation’s unethical practices.
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Euphoria Turns to Dystopia
Describe a utopian society that slowly loses it’s utopian status, turning into a dystopia.
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The Tax Collector’s Magic Coin
Perhaps inspired by the U.S. Tax Day falling in April, pen a tale about a lowly tax collector who discovers…
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The Corruption’s Cost
Explore the consequences of a beloved character who becomes addicted to Red Lyrium.
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A Spirit of Compassion
Explore the journey of a spirit of compassion from the Spirit World crossing over into the mortal world.
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The Tevinter Gift
Write about your choice as Hawke to accept or decline the mysterious and dangerous gift from the Tevinter Imperium.
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Darkspawn Encounter
Depict a chilling encounter with a Darkspawn, one of the monstrous creatures from the Dragon Age Bestiary.
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Whispers in the Winter Palace
Pen a tale where your character unearths a dreadful secret buried in the heart of the Winter Palace.
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Sacrifice for Power
Craft a narrative where a character willingly immerses himself in the Fade, sacrificing his sanity for power.
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Villainous Transformation
Outline a story arc where a seemingly innocent character gradually becomes the villain.
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Overthrown Oligarchs
In your dystopian world, a revolution has toppled a powerful oligarchy. What happens next?
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City of Neons
Write a story about a dystopian city controlled by corporations, where rebellion is brewing.
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Divine Responsibility
Suppose your god-like character realizes they’ve created something devastating and decide to amend their mistake.
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Web of Deceit
Write about an amateur detective in a small town investigating a case about stolen antiques and along the way, unearthing…
