395+ ‘Curiosity’ Writing Prompts
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Journey Through Time
Imagine you found a time machine, where in time would you go and what would you do?
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Time-Travelling Adventures
What if you could time travel? Where would you go and what would you do?
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Ancient Artifacts
Write about an archeologist discovering an ancient, otherworldly artifact, awakening ancient horrors as a result.
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Deep in the Faerie Forest
Create a tale centered around the Irish mythological idea of the Faerie ring, and what happens when your character stumbles…
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Celebrity Chase
Craft an adventure story where an everyday person has to follow a secretive city-dwelling celebrity for a day.
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A Trip to Space
Draw a picture of a scene looking out of a spaceship window and write about what you’re seeing.
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Meeting Marco Polo
You have been given a chance to meet Marco Polo after his return from the Far East. What would you…
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Legacy of Lore
Choose a historic invention or scientific discovery and rewrite its origin story in a fairy-tale style.
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Mystery Mansion
Depict the adventure of a group of 7th graders who decide to explore the supposedly haunted mansion in their neighborhood.
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Haunting Castle Mystery
Write about a protagonist who inherits an old castle and discovers it’s haunted by a troubled spirit.
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Turn the Tables
Become an interviewer and set up a conversation with a historical figure, asking them about their experiences and views.
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Stitching Innocence
Write a letter to your younger self, offering advice, compassion, and words of youthful wisdom.
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The Invisible Bond
Suppose you’ve gotten an invisible friend. How does the friendship unfold, and what unique challenges does it present?
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Twilight Momentum
Write a piece of flash fiction where the most important event occurs right before the story begins.
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Missing Letter
Envision receiving a letter in the mail that wasn’t meant for you but is so intriguing you can’t resist reading…
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A Trip to Space
Imagine what it would be like to take a trip into space and write about your journey.
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Arachno-Sapiens
What if spiders were as intelligent as humans and could communicate with them? Write a story based on this premise.
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Moon Colony Adventures
Imagine you are a child living in a moon colony in the year 2121. Write about your experiences and adventures.
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Quantum Entanglement
Craft a story around two characters separated across different time zones or dimensions, but they can communicate or sense one…
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The Magic Schoolbus
If a magical school bus pulled up outside your school one day, where would it take you and what would…
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The Secret Under the Bed
Compose a narrative about discovering a secret under your bed that changes everything.
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The Magic Door
Imagine there’s a magical door in your house that can transport you to any place or time in history. Where…
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The Key to Different Worlds
There exists a key that can unlock doors to different fantastical worlds.
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Time-Traveler’s Journal
You’ve just invented a time machine and can now visit any time period you would like. Document your travels in…
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Fairy Portal
A portal to the world of fairies has opened up, and humans are unwittingly exchanging places with fairies.
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The Forgotten Lore
Pick a trivial or overlooked aspect of your favourite universe and develop it into a full-fledged story.
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Unseen Epilogue
Write an ending for a book, movie, or series you feel ended prematurely or unsatisfactorily.
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Unknown History
Choose a historical event and rewrite it from a different perspective or with a major change in the story.
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Lost Inventions
Remember a time you created something entirely unique as a child; it could be a secret language, an imaginative game,…
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Frosty Footprints: Mystery on the Snow
Create a mystery set in a snowy landscape guided by a set of footprints.
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Ouija Board Encounter
Construct a story where a group of friends unknowingly opens a gateway to the other side using a Ouija board.
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The Dark Forest’s Guardian
Create a story about a menacing creature that lives in a haunted forest, protecting an ancient and dangerous secret.
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Discovering a New Art form
Write about an artistic hobby you’ve always been curious to try and imagine what it would be like to take…
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Bewitched By A Stranger
Imagine walking into a Valentine’s Day party and instantly being captivated by a stranger across the room.
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Curiosity Curtailed
Write about a teenager who dares to explore a haunted house, only to be trapped in a terrifying time loop.
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Spectral Librarian
Write about a librarian ghost that helps readers find books or information they seek.
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The Talking Pet Adventure
Your pet begins to talk one day and leads you on an unexpected adventure. Write about this journey.
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Archimedes at Work
Write a story inspired by the “Eureka!” moment of Archimedes.
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Lost Letter Discovery
Write about a character who stumbles upon an old, unopened letter that reveals a mysterious family secret.
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Alien Eden
Suppose you’re a human scientist who’s been given the chance to study a flourishing alien ecosystem. Chronicle your discoveries.
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Secret Underground World
Discuss your adventure discovering an unknown world hidden beneath the ground.
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First Person Immersion
Weave a tale using the first person narrative, but let the readers only know what the narrator knows.
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Embark on a Time-Travel Journey
Imagine you found a time machine, choose a time in the past or future to visit, and write about your…
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Whispers on the Wind
Imagine that one blustery October evening, you begin to hear whispers in the wind that speak secret truths.
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Spaceship Adventure
Describe what it would be like to command your own spaceship to explore new galaxies.
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Life as Dracula’s Neighbor
Write a story about daily life from the perspective of a person who lives next door to Count Dracula.
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Roadside Attractions
Describe an unexpected or quirky roadside attraction you stumble upon during your trip.
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Phantasmal Island Expedition
You’re an explorer who has discovered a mysterious, uncharted island filled with strange creatures, unfamiliar plants, and secrets.
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Stepping into a Time Machine
Imagine you could go back in time to an important historical event. Which one would you choose and why?
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Childhood Fears
Write about a time you were caught in a summer storm as a child, and detail the fear or fascination…
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Intergalactic Encounter
Picture an astronaut who encounters an unknown alien civilization while on a solo space mission.
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Haunted Artifacts
Craft a story where an innocuous object, acquired by the protagonist, turns out to be supernaturally cursed.
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Ghostly Reflections
Write a short story where the main character starts seeing a ghost in any reflective surface.
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Mysterious Mermaid Encounter
Imagine your ship is stranded in the middle of the ocean and you encounter a mysterious mermaid.
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Cultural Artefacts Exploration
Write about an artefact from a different culture that you found intriguing and express why it interests you.
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Enviable Enchanted Item
Imagine you found a magical object, describe the object and its special abilities.
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Mysterious Maze of Time
Imagine you discovered a time machine, write about one historical event you would want to witness and why.
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Oddly Exciting Experiment
Write a story where you are a scientist conducting an experiment with surprising results.
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The Inquisitively Wild Unseen
Choose an invisible creature that lives with us. Write about its daily life and adventures.
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Wondrous Whimsical Worlds
Imagine and describe a magical world today. How does it look, smell, or even taste?
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Echoes from the Deep
Delve into the dark depths of the ocean and imagine a terrifying creature that resides there.
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The Secret Room
Imagine and write a story about a child who discovers a secret room in their house.
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The Sea Beast’s Heart
Your protagonist discovers a legendary sea creature, only to find out it’s not as dangerous as the world believes.
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Inventing Extraordinary Creatures
Compose an encyclopedia entry for a fictional creature from your imagination.
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“The Secret Door”
Create a suspenseful story about a character who accidentally discovers a concealed door in their house, which they never knew…
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“Mystery at the Museum”
Pen down a narrative about a regular museum night guard who discovers that one specific exhibit is mysteriously changing every…
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The Forgotten Note
Write a story where your character discovers a note that unveils a series of mysterious events.
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Journey Into the Unknown
An explorer defies common belief by venturing into a land thought to be cursed, in an effort to uncover its…
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Meet the Alien
Create a dialogue between a human child and an alien from another planet who just landed in the child’s backyard.
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The Labyrinthine House
Write about a character who moves into an old house, only to discover it’s bigger on the inside than it…
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Incomplete Confession
Create a scenario where a character is on the verge of revealing a momentous secret, but gets interrupted.
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Time Travel Tempest
Craft a play script featuring a character who inadvertently invents a time-travel device.
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Blanket Fort Fantasies
Narrate a whimsical adventure that occurs within the confines of a couch-fort built on a frosty winter evening.