395+ ‘Curiosity’ Writing Prompts
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Haunted House Encounter
Write a story about a group of thrill-seeking friends who decide to spend a night in an infamous haunted house.
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Hidden Magic School
A non-magical teenager accidentally stumbles into a magical school and builds a life there.
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Galactic Carolers
Imagine a group of diverse intergalactic beings coming together to practice the Earth tradition of Christmas caroling.
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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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Coding in Words
Devise a captivating title that serves as a secret code relevant to the mystery plot.
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Into the Eerie Unknown
Coin a title that infuses an element of suspense and mystery without revealing the exact nature of the horror.
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The Secret Land At The End Of The Garden
Write a story where a child discovers a magical world at the bottom of their garden.
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Journey to the Stars
Imagine a child’s trip to space encountering alien creatures, planets and galaxies.
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Journey of a Space Traveler
Develop a character who’s a space traveler and write about their intergalactic journey.
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Extraterrestrial Encounters
Describe what you would do if you had the chance to travel to outer space.
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Alienated Island
Describe an isolated island with peculiar geological features believed to be influenced by extraterrestrial activities.
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An Egg-cellent Adventure
Write a story inspired by ‘The Golden Egg Book’ where you stumble upon a mysterious egg.
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Easter Rabbit’s Tale
Imagine yourself as the protagonist of ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’. How would you navigate the garden adventures?
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Boxing Day in Another Culture
Describe how Boxing Day might be celebrated in a culture different from yours.
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Exotic Creature Discovery
Imagine discovering a new species of animal in your backyard; describe its appearance, behavior and habitat.
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Desert Diaries
Step into the shoes of a camel on a desert expo, discovering ancient ruins and meeting unique desert creatures.
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Dinosaur Island
You’ve discovered a hidden island where dinosaurs still live. Tell the story of your experience.
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Haunted House Expedition
Write about a daring exploration through an old, haunted house in your neighborhood.
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Journey to Unknown Lands
Imagine you are an explorer who has just discovered an uncharted land; describe your adventures there.
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An Abandoned Vessel
Write a story about a group of adventurers who comes across an abandoned ship in the middle of the ocean…
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The Mysterious Mansion
You have just inherited an old mansion from a distant relative. What mysterious adventures await you in its secret rooms…
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The Unseen City Beneath
Describe an adventure into an ancient city, hidden deep beneath the ocean.
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The Vegetarian T-Rex
Picture a scenario where a paleontologist wakes up to find herself in a world where dinosaurs are still alive, and…
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Honeysuckle Haven
Imagine an enchanted forest filled with magical honeysuckle plants and describe a day spent there.
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Deep Sea Exploration
You are a deep sea explorer. Write about your adventure and the incredible creatures you discover in the depths of…
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Ship of Shadows
Imagine a ship from a long-lost civilization appearing on foggy nights with its ghostly crew carrying out their duties, completely…
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Letter from Beyond
A vintage bottle washes up on shore containing an eerie letter from aboard a ship that disappeared centuries ago.
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Legends of the Ghost Galleon
Your ship comes across a mysterious and olden galleon that is believed to be haunted. How does your crew react…
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Machinery Mayhem
Chronicle a humorous incident where your Pokemon accidentally tampers with Professor Oak’s gadgets creating chaos.
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Exposé on Hogwarts
Take the role of Rita Skeeter and pen a revealing exposé on mysteries and secrets of Hogwarts School.
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The Inside Scoop
Imagine you are a Daily Prophet journalist immersed in the magical world. Write a feature article on a newly discovered…
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Luna’s Perspective
Write a short story from Luna Lovegood’s point of view about her first day at Hogwarts.
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Lost in Honeydukes
Narrate the adventure of a child who gets lost behind the countless shelves in Honeydukes.
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The Time Room’s Twist
Write a narrative where you stumble upon the Time-Turners from the Time Room and have an opportunity to revisit any…
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Dark Ritual Gone Wrong
Explore a scenario where a student attempts an illicit Dark Arts spell, but it backfires.
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Spellbinding Memories
Write about the first time your Harry Potter character discovered they were a wizard or witch
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Haunting Curiosity
A ghost haunts a curious investigator, who attempts to outsmart it and solve the mystery of its existence.
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Ghostly Beginnings
Write about the first ghostly encounter that sparked the Ghost Hunter’s interest.
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The Specter of Einstein
From the ghost of Albert Einstein, write a letter to today’s scientists addressing their progress and some pressing issues of…
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Seance Speakeasy
Compose a dialogue that unfolds during a seance, including both the living and dead.
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The Hunt for a Myth
Compose a script about a protagonist’s relentless pursuit of a mythical creature or entity.
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One Last Puzzle
A close friend who was a well-known puzzle-maker passes away, leaving behind one last unsolved puzzle.
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In the City of Shemlen
Write a story about a Dalish elf experiencing life in a human city for the first time.
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Strength in Growth
Reflect on a time when you learned something new, focusing on the strengths that helped you master this new skill…
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The Joy of Discovery
Recall a moment where you made an unplanned yet intriguing discovery.
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Bucket List Builder
Sketch out your Bucket List, detailing experiences you hope to have or places you wish to visit.
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Journaling Path
Write about the moment you decided to start journaling, what motivated you and how you envisioned it to affect your…
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Echoes From School Days
Recall a school subject or project where you shined brightest, even if it wasn’t your favorite.
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Empathetic Letter Exchange
Write a letter to someone you admire, expressing why you appreciate them and asking about their life’s deepest goals.
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Secret Cave Adventure
You stumble upon an unmarked, hidden cave and decide to explore it. Write about what you find and unravel the…
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Capturing Curiosity
Describe a time when you felt the thrill of discovering a new interest or hobby.
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Exploring Journal Power
Write about your first encounter with a journal, the expectations you had and why it was or wasn’t initially appealing.
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Mystery In The Attic
You’ve discovered a fascinating, old artifact in your attic. Describe it and craft an imaginary backstory of who it belonged…
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Interstellar Messages
Write a novel where characters communicate only through messages, but in this case, they are interstellar beings from different galaxies.
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Ghostly Orchestra
Create a scenario in which a ghostly orchestra plays in a deserted town square every night, captivating the few who…
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Time-Travelling Chronicles
You find a time machine, write about the era you visit, whether past or future.
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Intergalactic Adventure
Imagine you’ve been chosen for a space mission, write about your journey and who or what you encounter.
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Beneath the Waves
Write about an adventure of a group of divers exploring an uncharted underwater cave.
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Sirens of the Deep
Spin a story around the alluring, dangerous creatures that live in the abyss and their interactions with those above.
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Keeper of the Abyss
Conjure a tale of a character who has been cursed/assigned to guard the abyss and what happens when an unexpected…
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Strangers in a Cafe
The story starts with “He had seen her often, in the crowded café, a stranger yet so familiar.”
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The Forgotten Letter
Initiate your story with “In the bristling attic, I found an old, forgotten letter,” and unfold a tale steeped in…
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Rewriting History
Imagine yourself in a historical event of your choice and depict your emotional journey.
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Deserted Town
Tell the tale of a group of friends who stumble upon an abandoned town which comes alive with creepy occurrences…
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Forgotten Cellar
Compose a chilling narrative about someone discovering a hidden cellar in their home, filled with strange and terrifying artifacts.
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Genre Journey
Select a music genre unexplored by you, listen to a few tracks and pen down a poem describing that experience.
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Enigmatic Dreams
Write a poem based on a cryptic dream you’ve had and the influence it had, or has on your thoughts…
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Forgotten Cargo
Your protagonist discovers a mysterious package at their doorstep, addressed to the previous tenant.
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Shrouded in Shadows
Describe the main antagonist as an unidentified mystery, with elusive actions affecting the protagonist indirectly.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for…
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Stairway to Suspense
Write a story that begins with a character discovering a hidden staircase in their home that they never knew about.
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Jungle Expedition
Describe an expedition through a dense, dangerous jungle in search of a mythical artifact.
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Harmony of Cultures
Write about a musical genre you’re unfamiliar with and speculate on its cultural significance.