106+ ‘Door’ Writing Prompts
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Friends in Low Places
Write a backstory for your villain where they form a treasured friendship that influences their nefarious behavior.
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Once Upon A Dream
Craft a fairytale that begins with the main character waking up from an unusual dream.
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The Hobby Swap
Write about switching hobbies with a friend for a day. What would you choose to learn, and what would you…
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Unlocking January
Describe your expectations and thoughts as you unlock the metaphorical door to January from December.
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The Secret Within the Envelope
Write about a character finding a surprise envelope underneath their door containing a life-altering secret.
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Confessions from the Killer
Write a series of chilling entries from the diary of a serial killer recounting their gruesome deeds.
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The Disappearing Idol
Craft a tale where a beloved celebrity suddenly disappears and a worldwide manhunt ensues.
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Magic Door to Childhood
Imagine the door to your inner sanctuary – A place where your inner child retreats for respite. Describe this door…
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The Key to Imagination
Imagine coming across an old, rusted key and write a story about what it opens.
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Unexpected Christmas Carol
Draft a story about a Christmas caroler who suddenly shows up at your door, breaking the silence of a typically…
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Chronicles of the Ancient War
Write about an ancient war that shaped the enmity or alliance between dwarves and elves.
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Finding Friendship
Turn Emily Dickinson’s ‘The Soul selects her own Society’ into a story about friendship.
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Mysterious Forest
Write a story about a journey into a mysterious forest and the unexpected discoveries made therein.
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Equinox Adventure
Craft a sci-fi or fantasy story based on the premise of a once-in-a-millennium celestial event happening on the March Equinox.
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Journey into a Storybook
Imagine you could jump into your favorite storybook. Describe what happens.
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The Power of Red
Write a drama story showcasing the recurrence of the color red as a significant motif.
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Whispers of Willow Creek
Write a mystery about a stranger who arrives in the tiny town of Willow Creek, but as he digs deeper…
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Room of Many Doors
Construct a narrative where your protagonist discovers a room that contains doors leading into different worlds.
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Enigma Of The Enchanted Forest
Write about the time you found a secret door in the forest during your summer escapade.
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Leaving the Door Open
Write a heartfelt letter to your future self explaining what you learned from your heartbreak.
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Winter Threshold
Describe your feelings as you open your door first thing in the morning to a world shrouded in fresh snow.
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Expedition to Unknown Land
Imagine you and your friends discover an uncharted land. What happens next?
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Magical Doorway
Write a story about discovering a magical door in your home that leads somewhere incredible.
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Prompt Ends & Fresh Starts
Write about an end that occurred last year and how it has opened the door to a fresh start in…
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Disappearing Doorway
Write about a door that disappears and reappears in different places, leading the person who enters to random destinations.
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‘Serial Killer Neighbour’
Your next-door neighbour is a seemingly friendly individual, but you suspect they’re a serial killer.
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Door to the Otherworld
While cleaning your attic, you find an old, dusty door that opens to a supernatural realm. Narrate your adventures in…
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The Immaculate Inheritance
Imagine a scenario where a wealthy heiress is found dead in her locked mansion, with her valuable inheritance missing.
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The Sealed Study
Create a plot where a renowned scientist is discovered dead in his study, the door locked from the inside.
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Undercover Lawyer
Write a story about a lawyer who is forced to go undercover to collect evidence for a legal case.
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The Abandoned Cabin
You stumble upon an old, abandoned cabin amidst a snowy landscape. What do you find inside?
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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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The Door That Wasn’t There
A door appears in your character’s house that wasn’t there before. It doesn’t lead anywhere they’re familiar with.
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My Magical Journey
Imagine if you found a hidden door leading to a magical world. Describe your journey in this new world.
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The Land of Make-Believe
Revisit your imaginary world as a child, constructing its landscapes, characters, and adventures.
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The Forgotten Room
Create a narrative surrounding an eerie, abandoned room found unexpectedly in your house.
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“The Magic Key”
Imagine you find a magic key that can open any door. Where would you use it and what would you…
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Ripping Reality’s Veil
Create a fantasy world that is hidden within our current reality, and describe how people discover it.
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Botanical Befriending
Imagine your inner child having the ability to converse with plants, trees, flowers or any form of green life.
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The Ethical Algorithm
Create a world in which advanced AI are the ultimate enforcers of morality and law.
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A Key To Another World
You find a mysterious key that opens a door to another universe. Describe this world and your experience.
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Haunted Diary
What if you found an old diary that belonged to a ghost from the haunted house next door?
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Insidious Intentions
In your story, write about a villain whose intentions are not clear at the beginning.
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Dreamy Superpowers
Imagine you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?
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The Hero Next Door
Write a narrative in which a mundane neighbor suddenly turns out to be a superhero, leading to a whirlwind of…
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Unnoticed Beauty
Describe something beautiful you’ve seen today that you typically wouldn’t have paid attention to.
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The Magic Door
Imagine there’s a magical door in your house that can transport you to any place or time in history. Where…
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The Lost Heritage
Explore the journey of a teen who discovers a hidden or forgotten aspect of their family’s past.
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Secret Door in the Basement
Your character discovers a hidden door in his basement which leads to a world he never knew existed.
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The Silent Neighbor
Your journey begins with moving into a new neighborhood and noticing unusual behavior from your next-door neighbor.
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Secret Door in the School
Write about discovering a hidden door in your school that leads to a magical world.
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Lost in Adaptation
Write about the protagonist who has been forced to leave their home country and adapt to an entirely new culture.
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The Talking Pet Adventure
Your pet begins to talk one day and leads you on an unexpected adventure. Write about this journey.
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October’s Hidden Door
Write about finding an old, hidden door in your house that only appears when October rolls around.
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Life as Dracula’s Neighbor
Write a story about daily life from the perspective of a person who lives next door to Count Dracula.
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The Stranger Next Door
Craft a suspense-filled story about a protagonist who becomes suspicious of their new neighbor’s activities.
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Cultural Artefacts Exploration
Write about an artefact from a different culture that you found intriguing and express why it interests you.
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“The Secret Door”
Create a suspenseful story about a character who accidentally discovers a concealed door in their house, which they never knew…
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Unplanned Guest
Begin your story with a mysterious stranger knocking at the character’s door in the middle of the night.
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Alternate Reality
Imagine you find a hidden door in your home, which leads to an alternate universe. What is different about this…
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Hidden in the Library
Describe a child’s adventure when they find a hidden door in their local library leading to a world where characters…
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On the Edge of Unknown
The protagonist is standing at the door of an aged, eerie, seemingly abandoned house, preparing to enter.
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Hidden Door in the School
Narrate an adventure where you and your friends discover a hidden door in your school, leading to an enigmatic place.
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Redefining Fear
Write a horror story where the most terrifying elements are everyday occurrences, not supernatural forces or monsters.
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Secret Door in School
Discover a secret door in your school, where does it lead and what adventures does it hold?
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The Secret Doorway
You discovered a hidden door in your house. What secret world lies behind it and what adventures await you?
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Voyage of Discovery
Write about a journey on an Environmental Research Vessel to a previously uncharted territory.
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Echo of the Eagle
Imagine a conversation with the bronze, eagle-shaped knocker on the Ravenclaw door. What riddles does it pose? How do you…
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The Imminent Discovery
Let your character find an old attic or basement door in their home they never noticed before.
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Doors to the Unknown
Write an encounter with a door in your house you’ve never noticed before that leads to a paranormal world.
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Unexpected Ally
Your character becomes allies with an NPC (Non-Player Character) who is usually an enemy.
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Crossover Wonderland
Combine two unrelated fandom universes and write about a situation in which their characters meet.
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Finding Your Silver Lining
Choose a failure and write about the unexpected positive outcomes it led to.
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Hidden Feelings Quarry
Think about a time when you were unable to express yourself fully. Write about that situation and how it made…
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Dream Vacation
Describe your ultimate dream vacation in detail, from the moment you step out of your front door until you return…
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Memoir of a First-Time Mom
Chronicle your journey as a new mother, focusing on unseen challenges like postpartum depression.
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A Door to the Past
Write a letter to your past self during a particularly hard time, offering advice and solace.
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Love Letters Lost and Found
Imagine being a love letter hidden away for years and the stories you might hold.
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Life as an Everyday Object
Choose a mundane object in your daily life and write a poem as if you were that object.
