69+ ‘Dichotomy’ Writing Prompts
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Unlikely Allies
Imagine a scenario where your villain has to team up with a hero for a common cause.
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Quest for the Phoenix
Write a story where a group of adventure seekers venture towards the unknown, in search of the legendary Phoenix.
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Puppy Love vs. True Love
Write a tale that contrasts a superficial high school relationship with a deep, emotionally charged one.
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The Clown of Shadows
Pen down a story about a villain who is a rogue circus clown, with a dark sense of humor.
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The Nightmarish Circus
A villain operates under the guise of a ringmaster in a twisted and eerie circus.
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Isolated Laboratory
Write about a brilliant but misguided scientist whose lair is a secluded technological laboratory.
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Child of the Night
Imagine a human being raised by vampires and learning to navigate the mortal and immortal worlds.
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Sinister Secrets
Write about a character who constantly smiles and is excessively pleasant, but has a dark secret.
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Clash of Ideologies
Write a story where two powerful political figures, each representing opposing ideologies, are pitted against each other.
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The Double-edged Crown
Write about the heavy responsibilities that come with royal power and how they affect the character’s daily life.
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Unveiling the Mask
Imagine a stereotypical villain who reveals a shockingly sympathetic side to their character. How do they maintain their terrifying facade…
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Ordinary to Extraordinary
Create a narrative around an ordinary life changing dramatically after the acquisition of superpowers.
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Symbols of Foreshadowing
Describe a symbolic act or item that takes on considerable importance as the narrative advances.
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Through The Eyes of Innocence
The protagonist is an innocent child who doesn’t fully understand the concept of love but observes and interprets it through…
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Behind The Mask
Write about a day in the life of your superhero when they are not using their superpowers.
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Victorian Transmogrifier
Imagine living in Victorian London as an inventor who has created a machine that can transform one substance into another.
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Monaco’s Masquerade
Detail a tale set in a lavish masquerade party in the opulent city-state of Monaco.
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Surface versus Depths
Compare and contrast the tranquil surface of the ocean with its mysterious and intimidating depths.
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Shadow Creatures
Write a story set in a realm where humans coexist with their animated shadows who possess unique personalities of their…
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Masked Tears
Depict a superhero grappling with depression under the weight of their heroic responsibilities.
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Estranged Family Mystery
Your character inherits a house from a long-lost relative and while exploring it, they come across another unknown family member.
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Gaining Powers: A Blessing or a Curse?
Imagine a character who suddenly gains superpowers, but with these powers, they face equally strong drawbacks.
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The Last Day of School
Write from the perspective of a post-apocalyptic teen who stumbles upon a decaying school.
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Machine Overthrow
Imagine a world where artificial intelligence has launched an apocalypse against mankind.
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Persona vs Position
Examine the distinction between a president as a person and as a political entity.
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High School Musical: Spy Edition
The cast of High School Musical has been secretly fighting off international threats between their singing and dancing.
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News from the Future
You receive a newspaper from the future. Write a flash fiction about how you react to the headlines.
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Predator and Prey
Construct a narrative about a vampire who wishes to be humane, struggling with their predatory nature.
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Haunted House Hunters
Write about a group of paranormal investigators that are searching for a haunted house to call their home.
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Force Meditation
Write a narrative that explores a Jedi’s mind as they meditate, exploring the ideas of peace, knowledge, serenity, and harmony.
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Haunted Hanna-Barbera
Imagine a world where all the lovable Hanna-Barbera characters like Scooby Doo and the Flintstones exist, but in a twisted,…
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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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Toxic Love
Sketch a picture of a lover’s fatal end, poisoned by his beloved, focusing heavily on his writhing death throes.
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Double Life Unveiled
Create a story revealing the mundane, humdrum life of a character who, in reality, is living a remarkably contrasting parallel…
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Eternal Childhood
Imagine a child vampire trying to experience a normal family life despite her eternal childhood.
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Transformative Disguise
A spy must assume the identity of an internationally renowned celebrity to retrieve top confidential information. How does the fame…
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Invisible Steve: The Honestly Invisible Superhero
Compose the saga of Invisible Steve, who remains eternally invisible – and it’s not quite as cool as you might…
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Moonlit Ghost Hunt
Spin a tale of a group of friends who decide to undertake a ghost hunt during a full moon.
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Echoes of the Past
A historian is stranded on an uncharted island that was once the site of a brutal, forgotten war, and the…
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Malicious Melodies
Pen a narrative about haunted melodies playing from an old record player that only your protagonist can hear.
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Winter Wonderland Dreams
Imagine yourself waking up in a perfect winter scene outside your window; describe everything you see.
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Creating the Antihero
Write a story about a character who possesses traits typically deemed as negative yet is still likable and relatable.
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Cursed Yet Blessed
The protagonist is cursed with the inability to lie, leading to unexpected problems and revelations in a deceitful kingdom.
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Behind Smiles
Write about a character who always puts on a brave face, but is privately struggling with hardships.
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Voodoo Vendetta
Depict a tale about a serial killer who uses voodoo dolls to carry out their heinous deeds.
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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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Immortal’s Dilemma
In a role-playing game filled with peril and adventure, your character is immortal.
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Circle of Magi – Society Paranoia
Write a debate between two characters, one favoring the existence of the Circle of Magi, the other defending the regular…
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Humanizing the Monster
Write about a villain who, despite their monstrous actions, possesses a trait that makes them deeply human.
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Memoirs of a Geisha
Write from the perspective of a geisha in the 19th century, exploring her life, aspirations, and challenges.
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The Sun, Moon, and Stars Within
Write about your inner universe and how it differs from the version of you that others see.
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Steampunk Explorer
Imagine a Victorian-era explorer who discovers a new land rich with futuristic machinery.
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Paradoxical Echo
Imagine a scenario where a character is moving back and forth between two parallel universes, one where their actions reflect…
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Morals in Question
Write a story where the dichotomy between good and evil becomes blurred as the protagonist questions their definition of what…
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Hidden Motives
Pen a tale about a seasoned detective unable to comprehend the motives behind a perplexing crime scene.
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Urban or Rural?
Explore the dichotomy between an urban and rural setting and how it impacts the socio-economic background of your characters.
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Difficult Goodbyes
Craft a dialogue around a poignant farewell between two close characters that are unsure if they will ever reunite.
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The Struggle Within
Your Villanelle will document the internal battle between your head and your heart.
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The Sinister Suburb
Picture a seemingly perfect suburb which hides an unsettling undercurrent of dread and horror beneath its lovely façade.
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The Secret Lifesaver
Script a film where the antagonist unknowingly saves the life of the protagonist.
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The Haunting Past
Write a story in which a character’s dark past resurfaces menacingly into their present life.
