262+ ‘Death’ Writing Prompts
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The Ghostly Pen Pal
Imagine if one were to communicate with a friendly ghost through letters; what kind of connections might form?
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Final Memory
Choose the last memory the ghost has before their death, what was the location they last saw, who were the…
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Life Before Death
Write about your ghost before they became a ghost, what was their life like, and what led to their death?
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Ethereal Love Song
Compose a tale about a love that transcends life and death, a ghost haunting its beloved.
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Spiritual Whispers
Imagine a character who can communicate with ghosts and write about a life-changing encounter.
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The Phantom’s Memoir
Ghostwrite an autobiography from the perspective of a ghost, detailing its life before and after death.
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Haunting Memories
Write from a ghost’s perspective as they reminisce on pivotal life events that tether them to the physical realm.
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Origins of the Ghost
Craft a narrative involving the circumstance of your ghost character’s death that turned them into a ghost.
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Transcendental Union
The protagonist embraces the ghost as a part of themselves and together, they achieve a higher understanding of existence.
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The Spirit’s Revelation
The protagonist, through an unexpected turn of events, finds out that they themselves are the ghost.
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Marilyn’s Ghostly Monologue
Imagine Marilyn Monroe’s ghost delivering a monologue in modern Hollywood, reflecting on her fame, her life, her death, and how…
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Mystique Memoirs
You are a ghost who decides to write your own autobiography detailing your life after death.
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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 Dark Interview
Imagine yourself as a journalist interviewing a famous ghost. What would they say?
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Ghostly Guidance
Your protagonists get life advice and direction from benevolent ghosts with a different, big picture perspective.
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Cryogenic Afterlife
Write about a society that relies on cryogenic sleep as a form of afterlife, where the departed are put into…
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“Gatsby’s Ghost”
Imagine the Great Gatsby’s protagonist, Jay Gatsby, coming back as a spirit to haunt his mansion.
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Caught in a Virtual Vortex
Characters are trapped in a virtual reality game and must complete it to escape.
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Immortality’s Eternity
Outline Flemeth’s reasoning as she faces the possibility of her ultimate demise.
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Judgement at Skyhold
Write about your first judged criminal at Skyhold and your decision let them live or die.
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Rite of Annulment
As a Grey Warden, contemplate and express your decision to order or deny the Rite of Annulment at the Ferelden…
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Lifeline or Death Sentence
Construct a story around a sick non-mage character who needs Lyrium to survive.
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Afterlife in Action
Assume you’ve landed into a supernatural afterlife much like ‘Bleach’. Describe your experience.
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Learning through Loss
Write about a loss you’ve experienced and what spiritual lessons it imparted on you.
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Bearing Loss
Write about a time you experienced a significant loss and how you navigated through the process of grief.
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Changing Perspectives
Reflect on a time when a major life event drastically altered your perspective.
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Exploration of the Afterlife
Pen down your thoughts and beliefs about life after death.
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Past Lives
Write a story about a character who remembers all their past lives, and uses that wisdom to shape their current…
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Echoes from Another Life
Write about a character who can remember their past lives and uses these memories to navigate present challenges.
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Egyptian Pharaoh’s Afterlife
You are an Egyptian Pharaoh preparing for your afterlife. Detail the design of your pyramid and the treasures you’ve chosen…
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Cycle of Rebirth
Create a poem embodying the birth, death, and rebirth cycle seen in seasonal changes.
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Streetlight Spirits
A story centered around streetlights that hold the spirits of those who’ve passed on when they flicker.
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Diving into Crime Scene Cleaning
Describe the life of a crime scene cleaner, their challenges, and emotional experiences.
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Philosophy in My Pocket
Define your personal philosophy in life. What do you believe in strongly? How does it guide your actions and decisions?
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Facing the Final Moment
Write a scene where one character is faced with a life-or-death decision that will impact not only their life but…
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Eyes on the Underground Railroad
Imagine being an operative on the Underground Railroad. Write an account of one harrowing night.
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Beholding The Abyss
Write about a moment where you faced your own mortality or the inevitability of death.