182+ ‘Darkness’ Writing Prompts
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Behind the Throne
Create a seemingly insignificant character who manipulates events from behind the scenes, fervidly intrigue in the darkness.
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Sinister Music Box
Narrate a scenario where a seemingly innocent music box plays spine-chilling tunes each night past midnight.
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The Lone Astronaut
You’re an astronaut who got detached from your spaceship and now floating alone in the vast emptiness of space.
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Powerless In The Storm
Write about a time where you were caught in a severe summer storm and lost all power.
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Exploring Forgotten Fears
Recollect a fear you had as a child and your approach towards overcoming it.
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Whispering Shadows
Imagine a kingdom overrun by a dark wizard’s shadow creatures and devise a strategy to overcome this plague.
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Sanctuary in Darkness
Compose a story where a superhero chooses to live in darkness to cope with their traumatic past
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Nightwatch Tower
Craft a narrative about a hidden tower that only reveals itself on moonless nights.
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Flickering Shadows
Write a suspenseful narrative where a flickering light source dictates the rhythm of unfolding events.
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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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Chasing Sunlight
Narrate from the perspective of someone who has moved to a place where the winter days are incredibly short.
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Sage of Duality
Pen a character, who possesses two opposing elements and balances them harmoniously.
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The Velvet Black
Write a story where space explorers encounter an alien species that can only be perceived in complete darkness.
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Midnight Disturbances
Your character wakes at midnight each night, to a strange and ominous sound coming from within their house.
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Nightmare in the Attic
Elaborate on an instance where your character hears unusual noises from their attic, intensifying their fear of the dark.
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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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Villain-turned-Hero
Pen a tale about a villain turned hero, dealing with past mistakes and seeking redemption.
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Heart of Gold
Write about a protagonist who is incredibly good-hearted and kind, but also naive and sheltered. They embark on a journey that reveals the harsh realities of their world.
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Darkness Within
Write a chilling thriller about a character that has no shadow and the horrifying implications that follow.
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The Inescapable Night
Compose a haunting tale about a town where night never gives way to day, exploring how the community copes and the chilling mystery behind this phenomenon.
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The Clock Strikes Twelve
Write a scene that starts exactly at midnight, either as a planned event or an unexpected surprise that throws the character into a whirlwind drama.
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The Missing Enchantress
Write a story about the nation’s most powerful enchantress who goes missing suddenly.
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Child of the Dark Side
Imagine a character born from the dark side trying to fight the nature imprinted on him/her, aiming for the light side.
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Vampire’s Day Off
Write about a vampire who takes a break from the usual darkness, and tries to figure out how to go about their day in the sunlight.
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Nightmare Dollmaker
Create a tale about a toymaker-turned-killer who uses his creations as deadly weapons.
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Courageous Sally Saves the Day
Write a story about how Sally, a little girl, gathers the courage to overcome her fears.
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The Weight of the Invisible
Something unseen but palpable is causing dimensions to distort and reality to warp in your protagonist’s home.
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Shadow’s Breath
Describe a scenario where darkness itself comes alive and starts hunting your protagonist.
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The Forgotten Seed
Write from the perspective of a seed that is waiting beneath the ground to sprout.
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The Unfeared
Design a horror story where the traditionally feared elements (like ghosts or dark spaces) are instead sources of safety and relief.
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Shattered Innocence
Tell a tale of a cherished character who loses their innocence and embarks on a dark journey.
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Echoes of the Past
Frame a fanfiction story around a character who is haunted by traumatic events from their past.
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Before Darkness Fell
Describe a city or town before a Blight attack and then after chronicling the changes wrought by the Blights.
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From Tragedy to Tyranny
Develop a villain who turns evil because of a specific tragic incident in their past.
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Shadow Wars
Write about a world where darkness is a physical entity that can be manipulated by those with the innate ability.
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Chasing Shadows
Write about a moment in your life when you felt completely overcome by darkness, yet managed to find a small thread of hope.
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Turning Shadows Into Sunlight
Reflect on a challenging moment and write about how it ultimately led to something positive.
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Finding Light in Darkness
Write about one instance where you found joy or positivity during a depressing time.
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Demystifying Darkness
Write about a negative thought that continually haunts you, and explicitly outline why it appears over and over.
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Unraveling Hope Threads
Write about one instance when you found unexpected hope or joy, however minor.
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Embracing Darkness, Seeking Light
Express your deepest fears, then counter-weigh each with a positive thought or action.
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Finding Light in the Darkness
Write about your personal path of recovery from postpartum depression.
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Understanding the Shadow
Write about a time during your adolescence where you felt an overwhelming sadness or void.
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Understanding the Darkness
Write about the first time you realized you might be struggling with depression.
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From Darkness to Dawn
Craft a narrative following your journey through the darker times towards the lighter moments.
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From Darkness to Light
Narrate your journey of emerging from a depressive state, focusing on what helped you overcome this difficult phase of life.
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The Role of Others
Identify and describe how a person, group or pet, helped you through a depressive episode.
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Conversations with Depression
Write a letter to your depression, expressing how it impacts your life.
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Navigating the Dark Clouds
Write about a time you felt overwhelmed by depression and detail the strategies you used to navigate through the darkness.
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Overcoming the Shadows
Document a moment when you felt triumphant over your depression, no matter how big or small.
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Whispering Shadows
Write a story about a girl who sees shadows as protectors and confidants as they whisper words of comfort and advice.
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The Sacrificial Abyss
Write about a hero or heroine who must make a perilous journey into an abyss to make a monumental sacrifice.
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Cobblestone Crime
Write a story on an out-of-luck detective, navigating through the gritty cobblestone streets of a vintage city, hunting for a serial killer.
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Maze of Darkness
Frame a story where the protagonist is trapped in a pitch-black maze, out to confront their fear of darkness and claustrophobia.
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Shadow of the Unknown
Write a story revolving around a character that becomes terrified of darkness after an unknown tragic event.
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The Dance of Day and Night
Craft a poem that describes the transition from day to night as a slow, evocative dance.
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Risen from the Darkness
Write a poem about a time when you felt hopeless, but then discovered a glimmer of hope.
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Lost Kingdoms Restored
Imagine a lost kingdom being restored to its former glory after centuries of darkness.