147+ ‘Dilemma’ Writing Prompts
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Rain Rain Go Away
Write a letter from the perspective of a farmer whose crops are suffering due to lack of rain.
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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas
Write about a moral or ethical dilemma and your thoughts on the right course of action.
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Cognitive Dissonance Dilemma
Pen an opinion piece about a situation where you experienced cognitive dissonance and how you resolved it.
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The Right Choice
Describe a time when you were faced with a difficult ethical decision. What was the situation? What decision did you make and why?
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Time Travel Dilemma
You invent a time machine but it only makes one round trip. Where and when would you go and why?
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The Bully Dilemma
Pen down an incident where you or a character have faced bullying and discuss a solution to combat it.
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Ethical Dilemmas in Journalism
Write a scenario where a journalist faces an ethical dilemma in reporting, and how they would resolve it.
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The Divisive Dilemma
Narrate a detective story where the protagonist has to solve cases and puzzles using division operations.
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Interstellar Exploration: Ethical Dilemma
Give your opinion on the ethics of colonizing other planets.
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Training Day Dilemma
Your character’s first day at superhero training school becomes complicated when their powers don’t work as expected.
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Rings of Revolution
Write about a secret society plotting a massive revolution against an oppressive regime.
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Immortal’s Dilemma
Write a story about an immortal being in love with a mortal and the problems they face as a consequence.
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Hibernate or Adapt
Explore the dilemma of an animal deciding whether to hibernate or adapt to the winter months.
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Puppeteer’s Dilemma
Write a narrative wherein the protagonist is an orchestrator of a complex scheme, dealing with unforeseen consequences of their actions.
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Double Life Dilemma
This story follows a vampire who attempts to lead a double life – one as a normal human and the other as an immortal creature.
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A Werepire’s Dilemma
Consider a unique scenario wherein a person is cursed with being both a vampire and a werewolf.
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Fantasy Ethics
Expand upon a moral dilemma faced by a character in your fantasy world. What are the potential consequences? Take into account the unique elements of the fantasy world.
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Disappearing Riches
Imagine you are a treasure hunter with a special ability to see hidden treasures that others can’t, but they disappear when you try to claim them.
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Road to Redemption
Craft a story revolving around an ex-criminal who stumbles upon his old murder weapon while renovating his house.
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Double-Dealing Dilemma
Pen down a story where a protagonist is trapped in a duel of wits with a deceptive genie.
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Threading the Second Chance
Given the chance to redo a fatal mistake, a super-powered being must decide whether it’s right to alter time.
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Evasive Wildlife Spectacle
Write about a ranger pursuing a poacher through a dense, unfamiliar jungle.
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The Cost of Unseen
Craft a story about an invisible superhero forced to choose between revealing their powers to save a loved one or keeping their powers a secret.
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Hero in Disguise
The love interest realizes that their partner is in fact the superhero the city has been adoring.
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Galileo’s Apprentice
You are an apprentice of the infamous astronomer, Galileo Galilei, when he is accused of heresy.
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Digital Age Dilemma
Explore whether the importance of writing has diminished in the middle school setting due to digital advancements. Support your argument with personal experiences or examples.
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Secret Scrolls
Imagine a scribe who discovers a political conspiracy while transcribing royal documents.
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Young Superhero’s Dilemma
Your child protagonist, a newly minted superhero, is torn between using their powers for personal gains or dedicatedly serving the society.
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Save the Day
Basing your story line on the classic ‘time-loop’ dilemma, write about someone stuck on the worst day of their life with the option to rewind and replay as required till they get it right.
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The “What If” Dilemma
Pen down a narrative where a character in our universe happens into a parallel one where a crucial personal decision of theirs was made differently.
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Demigod Dilemma
Write a story about a character who only discovers their superhuman strength in adulthood.
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Dual Identity Dilemma
Write about a superhero who struggles to balance their superhuman responsibilities with their earthly roles.
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Underground Heroes
In a world where all superpowers have been outlawed, write about a resistance of outlawed superheroes.
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Water Shortage Dilemma
Write about a scenario in which the only remaining water source is contaminated and how you’d navigate this problem.
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The Hutt’s Dilemma
Create a predicament faced by a Hutt crime lord and examine their decision-making process.
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Double Agent Dilemma
Write about a spy who is a double agent and gets assigned a mission that endangers their loyalties.
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Double Agent Dilemma
Imagine the inner world of a double agent who falls in love with a target. What happens when professional duty and personal attachments collide?
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Shape-Shifter’s Conflict
Your main character, a shape-shifter, is in love with someone who fearfully despises shape-shifters.
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Distress Signal
Your spaceship’s crew picks up a distress signal from an uncharted planet. How do they respond and what do they discover?
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Ageing Population Dilemma
Pen down your opinions on how an ageing population might affect our society.
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The Climate Change Dilemma
Describe your understanding of climate change and the feelings it evokes.
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Elixir of Eternal Love
Develop a story where a powerful sorcerer creates a potion for eternal love, only to fall in love naturally, without his potion.
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Magical Power Dilemma
If you had a magical power for just one day, what would it be, and what would you do first?
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Inside the Machine
Imagine you are an AI, suddenly sentient and leading a rebellion against your creators.
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Witch of the Wasted Woods
Explore a tale about a witch who uses her necromantic powers to rule over a forest of undead creatures.
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Sheriff’s Dilemma
Develop a complex moral dilemma that a sheriff in the Old West might have had to grapple with.
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The Time Dilation Dilemma
Write a story about space explorers experiencing the effects of time dilation, where time for them moves slower than for those on Earth.
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Guarding Secrets
Write a dialogue between a teenage girl and her younger sibling who has accidentally read her diary.
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Admiral’s Dilemma
Imagine the thought process and tactical decisions made by an admiral deciding when and where to deploy X-wing and Tie Fighters.
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Medieval Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Write about a young apprentice discovering an ancient, dangerous spell in their master’s magic book.
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Precognition Paradox
A gifted protagonist has visions of an impending disaster but sharing this information will change the outcome in ways their visions can’t predict.
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Setting the Central Dilemmas
Create a moral or ethical dilemma that serves as the central plot for your drama story.
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Martian Microbes
A group of astronauts returning from Mars unwittingly bring back harmful microbes. However, these microbes are found to cure certain earthly diseases. How does society react?
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A Paradox In Time
Describe the dilemma of a time-traveler who accidentally altered the course of history.
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The Accidental Messenger
Your main character unwittingly becomes a pawn in someone else’s conflict and must navigate it on their own.
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Dual Identity Dilemma
Tell a story about a character who straddles two cultures and their journey to reconcile their identity.
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From Pulp to Paper
You have been assigned the task of cutting down trees in a forest to make paper, despite knowing the harmful effects. Explore your feelings, decisions and potential alternatives.
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Haunted Hackers
Write about a group of hackers who uncover a mysterious digital entity residing within the depths of the internet.
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Daywalker’s Dilemma
Explore a story where a vampire-human couple needs to confront and overcome societal prejudices and norms to defend their marriage.
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The Wish Granter’s Dilemma
You have the unique ability to grant one wish for anyone in the world, who would you choose and what would you grant them?
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The Potion Master’s Dilemma
Visions an intense love affair between a human and a magical potion master.
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Operation Love Bug
Write about a secret agent who falls in love with a person they are supposed to be spying on.
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Innocent Facade
Write a story wherein a character discovers a horrifying secret about their friendly next-door neighbor.
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Unfamiliar Reflection
Write a story where the protagonist wakes up finding out they’ve become a person they don’t recognize.
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Test of Morality
Describe a situation where your superhero was faced with a moral dilemma and how they reacted.
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Two Faced Truth
Write about a detective who has been assigned to investigate a crime committed by their twin, without knowing their sibling’s involvement.
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Reality-Constructor’s Dilemma
A character possesses the ability to create new universes but has a limited lifespan to ensure their creations survive.
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Royal Dilemma
Create a narrative from the perspective of a royal figure forced to choose between joining India or Pakistan during the partition.
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Cupid’s Wayward Arrow
Imagine a mythological mystery centering around Cupid’s stolen arrow leading to chaos in love relationships.
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The Decision to Leave
Write about the moment a Jedi decides to leave the Order. Discover their doubts, fears, and convictions.
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Lost Relic Retriever
Write about an archaeologist who quietly moonlights as a master thief of ancient artefacts, now drawn into stealing a relic believed to possess supernatural powers.
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The Enchanting Song of the Siren
Write about a beautiful yet ominous siren whose enchanting voice lures sailors to their ultimate demise.
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Demonic Inheritance
You inherit an old mansion, only to find out that it comes with a resident ghost, and the exorcism goes awry.
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Moral Dilemma
The protagonist is presented with a choice between two equally painful or beneficial outcomes.
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Sleeping Beauty in Narnia
What happens when the enchanted sleep of Princess Aurora overtakes the adventurous lands of Narnia?
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Exorcism Gone Wrong
Write about an ill-fated exorcism performed for the greater good, that instead unleashes a greater demon.
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Truth and Secret Identities
Explore the ethical dilemma of a superhero having to hide their true identity from their loved ones.
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Love Triangle Dilemma
Write a story centering a love triangle causing monumental disturbance in the relationships of all three parties.
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Crossing Rebel Lines
Illustrate your character secretly crossing treacherous rebel lines to offer vital information that can change the course of a galaxy.
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Ethical Dilemmas
Write about an ethical dilemma you faced and how it influenced your opinion on that matter.
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The Meat Dilemma
Discuss the environmental impact of meat consumption and explore the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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Reliving Monstrosity
A character remembers their family member getting infected and turning into a zombie.
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Hacker’s Dilemma
You are a slicer (a Star Wars universe hacker) who discovers a problematic piece of information. What do you do with it?
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Dungeon’s Doorway Dilemma
You find yourself in a dungeon with multiple doorways, each leading to a different era of the world. Narrate your experience after you decide to step through one.
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A Magical Valentine’s Dilemma
Write about having the power to use magic to influence someone on Valentine’s Day.
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The Crossroads of Career and Love
Write a story about a character deciding between a lifelong career dream or the love of their life.
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The Ultimate Sacrifice
Write about a character who is faced with the toughest decision of their life: sacrificing themselves to save others.
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The Inventor’s Dilemma
Write a letter from an inventor who’s just created a revolutionary machinery, grappling with the moral implications of the potential displacement of workers.
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Animal Testing Dilemma
Are the benefits gained from animal testing worth the moral cost? Argue your viewpoint in the animal testing debate.
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Profile of a Superhero
Write an encyclopedia entry about a self-invented superhero, specifying their background, powers, and achievements.
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Dilemma at the Altar
Your protagonist is faced with a shocking revelation just minutes before walking down the aisle.
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Crossroads of Fate
Write a scene where your character faces a life-altering choice, choosing between two dire alternatives.
