595+ ‘Courage’ Writing Prompts
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Guardian of the Forest
Write a story about a mythic creature who’s appointed as the guardian of a forest and protects it against evil forces.
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The Vanishing Classroom
Write a story about a school classroom which mysteriously disappears, taking the students and teacher along with it.
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Secret Double Life
Write a story about a person who seems typical during the day, but leads a secret life solving mysteries at night.
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The Never-Returning Explorers
Write about a group of explorers who ventured into a mysterious forest known to have a history of ominous abductions.
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Forgotten Spaceship
Imagine stumbling upon an abandoned alien spaceship and the last recording reveals a shocking truth.
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Mystic Gateway
Develop a narrative in which your character stumbles upon a hidden portal to an unknown world.
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Channeling Inner Strength
Consider a challenging event in your life and how you summoned the willpower to overcome it.
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Guarded Secrets
Compose a scene where a character confesses a secret to their partner, resulting in a deepened intimacy.
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Nightly Negotiations
Focus on a young character who has come to realize their monster under the bed isn’t so scary. They have regular conversations and negotiations to determine how the monster can best haunt them without it being unbearable.
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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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Daywalker’s Dilemma
Explore a story where a vampire-human couple needs to confront and overcome societal prejudices and norms to defend their marriage.
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Door to the Otherworld
While cleaning your attic, you find an old, dusty door that opens to a supernatural realm. Narrate your adventures in this otherworld.
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Curse of the Closeted Prince
The prince can’t transform back from being a frog until he comes out to his kingdom. Write a coming out story that breaks a spell.
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Role of the Hero
Write about the qualities that define a hero and provide an instance where you exhibited such a trait.
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Cinematic Hero Lessons
Choose your favorite movie hero and write about the traits, values, and lessons they embody that you aspire to.
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Diplomat and Warrior
Detail a scenario where Leia demonstrates strength and courage in both diplomatic and combative situations.
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Explorer’s Adventure
Imagine if you were a famous explorer setting out on a voyage. Write about the journey and the challenges you face along the way.
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The Snow Creature
As you walk through a snowstorm, you see a shadow looming up ahead. What creature do you encounter and how do you interact with it?
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Unicorn Within
Describe a time when you overcame a challenge that you initially thought was impossible.
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The Unlikely Hero
The least likely character, someone everyone overlooks or underestimates, saves the day.
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The Reluctant Transformation
Create a narrative where a once ordinary person struggles to cope with the sudden onset of a powerful, uncontrollable ability.
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Real-Life Role Model
Create a narrative around a real-life hero suitable for children’s literature, conveying their courageous acts and moral values.
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The Ultimate Superhero
Imagine you are a superhero. List down your superpowers and write a short story about your adventures.
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The Jungle Guardian
You are chosen to be the guardian of a mystical element hidden in the jungle that maintains the balance of Mother Nature.
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Invisible Superpowers
If you could have any “invisible” superpower (kindness, courage, etc.), what would it be and how would you use it to help others?
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Overcoming the Impossible
Compose a story about a character who has to face and overcome an impossible challenge.
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Last Stand
Narrate the internal monologue of a Jedi in their final battle, facing their destiny with courage and acceptance.
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Life in Shadows
Imagine your life as a hidden Jewish child in Nazi-occupied Poland.
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Research Papers and Personal Growth
Explain how writing a research paper can contribute to an 8th grader’s personal and academic growth.
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Warrior’s Trial
Write about a young Iron Age warrior preparing for his initiation battle.
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Beastly Beauty
Write a story about Beauty and the Beast where Beauty is actually the beast and the roles are reversed.
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Zombie Classmates
Imagine going to school and discovering all your classmates have suddenly turned into zombies.
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Words of Courage
What is something you wished you could have said as a child but didn’t? Write it down now.
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Courageous Acts
Describe a time when you or someone you know demonstrated courage, in the spirit of Patriot’s Day.
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Haunted Halloween
Imagine that your school has been haunted for Halloween. Describe how you would solve the problem.
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D-Day from a Soldier’s Eyes
Compose a letter home from the perspective of a soldier during the D-Day invasion, describing the scene and your emotions.
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Echoes of the Lost Ship
Write about a famous shipwreck from history, with its crew said to still haunt the wreck site.
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Daring Defector
Write about a brave individual defecting from their oppressive regime during the Cold War.
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Medieval Knight’s Quest
Write a story of a knight embarking on a perilous quest in the medieval era.
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Excavating Silent Voices
Write from the perspective of a slave on a Southern plantation, chronicling the joys and pains of daily life.
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World War II Liberation
Write from the perspective of a soldier liberating a concentration camp during World War II.
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Revolutionary War Hero
You are a hero of the Revolutionary War. Write about your experiences and how you contributed to the cause.
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Knights of the Round Turntable
King Arthur and his knights are widely known for their courage, chivalry, and… disarming DJ skills? Delve into a world where music battles replaced sword fights in Medieval England.
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Awakening The Ancients
In a world facing an imminent apocalypse, only long-sleeping giants can save humanity.
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Unexpected Heroism
Pen a tale about a hero who emerges in the least likely situation or from the least likely person.
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Tiny Tales from the Thumbelina
Create a new adventure for Thumbelina after her story ended, illuminating her character’s growth and newfound agency.
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Grimlo’s Unexpected Journey
Narrate the tale of a goblin named Grimlo who embarks on an epic quest to save his fellow goblins.
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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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Shadow of the Basilisk
Construct a tale of a wicked creature, perhaps a basilisk, lurking in the heart of an eerie, isolated castle.
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The Ghost in the Mirror
Write about a character who faces their reflection every day, only to discover a ghost gradually appearing in the mirror.
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Demonic Inheritance
You inherit an old mansion, only to find out that it comes with a resident ghost, and the exorcism goes awry.
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Journey to the Core
Pen down an adventurous tale of a group of child explorers who journey to the core of the Earth in the future.
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Real-Life Superheroes
Describe a time in your life when you or someone you know became a real-life superhero.
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Leap of Faith
Pen down a thought about taking a leap of faith and starting a new venture, be it a business, relationship, or hobby.
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Unexpected Hero
Write a story about an unlikely hero who emerges from a seemingly ordinary situation.
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My Superhero Identity
If you were a superhero for a day, who would you be, what powers would you have, and what deeds you would do.
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Lost in a Labyrinth
Consider being lost in a massive, puzzling labyrinth with a minotaur at the center. How would you find your way out?
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Saving the Easter Bunny
Imagine a scenario where the Easter Bunny gets caught in a trap, and it’s up to a group of brave children to save Easter.
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Lost in the Corn Maze
Write a story about a group of friends who enter a fall corn maze and become lost within the labyrinthine twists and turns.
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Journey to The Unknown
Imagine a situation in which your character suddenly has to leave their home planet and settle on an unknown one.
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Liberation Through Fear
Write a short story where a character facing and overcoming their greatest fear leads to their liberation.
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The Kingdom’s Guardian
Narrate a story where a woman is the protector of an entire kingdom and its people.
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Serendipitous Deception
Write a story where you unintentionally betray someone you care about and the process of making amends.
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Enchanted Forest
You’re walking in an enchanted forest and suddenly you’re lost. How do you find your way home?
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Tamed Dragon Ride
One day you wake up to find a dragon in your backyard waiting to be tamed. What happens next?
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The Uninvited Adventurers
Write a story where three friends accidentally step into a magical realm during a camping trip and must find their way back home.