21+ ‘CRUX’ Writing Prompts
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A Change of Heart
Your protagonist is a terrorist plotting a major attack, but has second thoughts and attempts to halt the operation.
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Triumph Over Giants
Compose a narrative where an underdog character confronts figures of power to bring about justice.
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Survivors on the Precipice
Narrate the experience of survivors standing on the edge of a ravine, contemplating whether survival in this ravaged world is a blessing or a curse.
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Rise from the Ashes
Craft a scenario wherein remnants of a fallen galactic empire endeavor to rebuild from the rubble.
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Rebuilding Old Bridges
Convey a tale of two characters reconnecting and rebuilding their relationship after a betrayal, with the setting as a background metaphor.
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Everlasting Journey
Narrate a story where you become a ghost and need to navigate the unfamiliar supernatural world.
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Power of Choices
Write a fairy tale based on choices and consequences, underlining the importance of making right decisions.
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Robot Pet Uprising
Imagine a world where robotic pets have decided to take over the world and you have to convince your robo-pet not to.
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A Centuries-Long Love Song
An immortal vampire falls in love with the same human soul reincarnated over centuries.
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To Tell or Not
A protagonist has stumbled upon a devastating secret that could ruin someone close to them. Struggle with the decision of whether to expose or bury the secret.
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Trauma Unveiled
Compose a story where the hero discovers that the origin of their power stems from a traumatic event they had repressed.
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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 truth.
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Nova’s First Christmas
In a space station far from Earth, a human child named Nova experiences their very first Christmas.
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Silent Whispers in Titles
Write a fraction of a dialogue or an incomplete sentence as a title, which is central to the mystery plot.
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Whispering-Willows: The Pixie Adventure
Describe an adventure of a brave Pixie who lives in the Whispering Willows.
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Marooned on a Container Vessel
Imagine you’re the last person left on a massive container ship in the middle of the Pacific. How do you survive?
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An Apparition in the Attic
Write about someone who moves into a new house and discovers a friendly ghost residing in the attic.
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Elsewhere in Time
Choose an important historical event tackled by a parallel universe saga version of the characters from your favorite fandom.
