183+ ‘Crisis’ Writing Prompts
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Moment of Unity
Focus on an event that brings together individual heroes into a unified faction, detailing the shared threat, individual motivations, and the experience of unity.
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Crisis of Loyalty
Write about a scenario where a superhero’s allegiance is tested – to their team, their country, or their personal ethos.
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War-Time Struggles
Craft a story about a battlefield nurse, dealing with the realities of war while trying to maintain her own sanity.
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Space Junk
Imagine a future where Earth’s orbit becomes so filled with space junk that missions to outer space must navigate an ‘orbital landfill’.
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Storm on the Horizon
Create a tale set at the brink of the Dust Bowl era, revealing the changes in the environment and people’s mindset.
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Hidden Strengths
Write about a situation where your character discovers a strength they didn’t know they had.
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Split Allegiance
Write about a superhero who is struggling to balance their two identities during a crisis.
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Pirates Attack
Craft a story of a peaceful voyage in the high seas that turns into a nightmare when pirates attack.
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Virus Outbreak
Write a thriller about a lethal computer virus outbreak threatening global infrastructure.
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Unraveling Faith
Create a story where a devout follower of a religious sect starts questioning their beliefs after they witness a horrifying act in the name of their religion.
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Hidden Agenda
Create a character who, on the surface, has a normal job but secretly works as a corporate spy.
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Planet Disappearance
Massive planets are disappearing across galaxies and suspicions of galaxy exploitation lead to an intergalactic conflict.
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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 in heinous crimes.
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Alien Plague
Your main characters are on a space station when a strange disease starts spreading among the crew.
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The Identity Crisis
Explore a character who, after a fatal accident, is kept alive only by intense cybernetic modifications.
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Choosers Of The Slain
Create a tale about warriors from your fantasy world who are chosen to protect it in a time of crisis.
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From Outbreak to Vaccination
Write a chronological narrative detailing the COVID-19 transformation from an outbreak to the distribution of vaccines.
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Pandemic Portraits
Reflect on the most impactful human stories you’ve encountered during the pandemic.
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Costume’s Curse
A group of teenagers laughs off an old legend about a cursed Halloween costume, only to discover it’s horrifyingly true.
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Eco-warrior’s Plight
Write about an environmentalist fighting against a large-scale industrial project threatening to devastate a local ecosystem.
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When Worlds Collide
Compose a story about your superhero’s regular life getting complicated due to their superhero persona.
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A Friend in Crisis
Narrate an event in the superhero’s early life where their powers made a difference in a friend’s crisis.
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Crisis of Faith: A Jedi’s Journey
Develop a narrative focused on a Jedi who begins to question The Force.
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Clashing Kingdoms
Two ancient vampire bloodlines are preparing for a long-anticipated battle – a battle that could reshape the vampire world.
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Twin-hitmen Mystery
Two assassins discover they’ve been hired to kill each other, triggering a deadly game of cat and mouse.
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Alien’s Perspective
Imagine you are an alien visiting earth for the first time. Write a letter to your alien friends giving your observations about the earth’s environment and suggestions for improvement.
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Elf Identity Crisis
Delve into a day where an elf questions their purpose and role at Santa’s workshop.
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Crisis on a Research Vessel
Recount a critical incident on an Environmental Research Vessel that puts its mission at jeopardy.
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Maritime Malfunction
Write about a technical failure on the ferry mid-journey and how you and the other passengers handle it.
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Crisis Amongst Ice
Pen a gripping narrative about a life-threatening emergency aboard an icebreaker ship.
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Weathering the Storm
Write about a ship captain leading their crew through a life-threatening storm.
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The Unlikely Hero
Create a story where the most unassuming and overlooked character becomes the hero.
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Android Awakening
Write a story about an AI robot gaining consciousness and struggling to understand human emotions.
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Fractured Image
A character discovers a shocking secret about their past, altering their understanding of their life and identity.
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Unlikely Allies
In a critical crisis, an unlikely villain teams up with a superhero to save the world.
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In Sickness and In Health
Narrate a situation where one of you falls sick or gets injured and the other companion has to take care of them.
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Surviving the Blight
Focus on a major event during the Fifth Blight and how the Hero of Ferelden navigated through it.
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Futuristic Identity Crisis
Create a story about a robot struggling with finding their identity and purpose.
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Advanced AI Danger
In a society that relies on advanced AI technology, you unravel a plot that AI might be turning against humanity.
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Unraveling Power of Friendship
Create a story revolving around an unlikely pair of friends who end up saving their world.
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Taming the Storm
Write a letter to your future self in a moment of stress or anxiety, focusing on words of comfort and reassurance.
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Confronting Chaos with Calm
Envision a stressful situation and imagine multiple peaceful resolutions.
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Steps to Serenity
Write a step-by-step guide of what actions you would take on an incredibly stressful day to sustain your peace.
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Blueprint of Resilience
Write about a time when you’ve overcome a difficulty or a crisis. How did it make you stronger and more resilient?
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The Immigrant Journey
Pen down a family’s complex journey moving from their native land to a foreign country.
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Secret Identity Crisis
Write about a superhero who is having a difficult time managing their dual identity.
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Amnesiac Hero
Conceptualize a hero who, after saving the world, loses all memory of his heroic deeds.
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Tavern Talk in the Middle Ages
Write a story centered around a Tavern in the middle ages during times of plague.
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Climate Impact
Establish a fictional world and then present a climate or environmental catastrophe. Explore how this crisis alters the world and its inhabitants.
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Race Against Time
Imagine a scenario where your protagonist is running out of time and must act quickly.
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True Colors in Turmoil
Develop a circumstance where your character’s most significant personality trait is both their saving grace and their downfall.
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Reflecting On Resilience
Write about a time in your life when you faced hardship and how you bounced back.
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Strength in Crisis
Draft a compelling scene where your main character handles a crisis or a challenging situation.
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Navigated Through Crisis
Reflect on and document how you navigated a recent crisis or major current event.
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Lost at Sea
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Describe your first day and the steps you take to survive.
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Crisis in the Courtroom
Craft a story where a character is forced to defend their innocence in a major court case.