65+ ‘Doubt’ Writing Prompts
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Miraculous Transformation
Write about a character who prayed fervently during the apocalypse and was subsequently immune to the zombie virus.
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First Vigilante Act
Write about your superhero’s first step into crime-fighting, and their emotions during this crucial phase.
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Castle and the Captive
Write a flash fiction piece where a castle is a metaphor for a character’s mental imprisonment.
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Reflections in the Shadow
Describe a scenario where a sidekick is dealing with feelings of insecurity or inadequacy compared to their superhero.
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The Unseen Villain
In your horror story, the real villain isn’t the haunted house or the creepy neighbor, but something much less tangible.
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Shadow Stalker
Write a story where the protagonist is not sure if they are being followed or it’s just their paranoia.
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The Privacy Predicament
Write about a superhero who struggles to maintain a private life due to society’s incessant curiosity.
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The First Leap
Write a story about a character overcoming their fear of heights by deciding to skydive.
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Living in the Shadows
Write a story about a renowned superhero struggling to live a normal life in retirement due to his/her fading identity.
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The Whispered Prophecy
Create a prediction disclosed only to the chosen one, dictating the awaiting destiny of a fantastical world.
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Forgotten Reflections
Imagine a character who doesn’t have a reflection and their resultant struggle with their identity.
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The Turncoat’s Testimony
Write a monologue from the perspective of a person who caused heartbreak by ending a relationship, expressing their guilt and wavering doubt about their decision.
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First Valentine’s Day Out
Write about a character’s first Valentine’s Day after coming out as part of the LGBT+ community.
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Shadow of Doubt
Create a story based on a character who starts doubting their beloved spouse after discovering a horrific secret about their past.
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The Reluctant Hero
Write about a character who inherits supernatural powers but highly detests the idea of becoming a hero.
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Echoes from the Future
Write a dream or premonition one of your characters experiences which suggest trouble lying ahead.
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Submit or Not Submit?
Write a fictional piece about a hesitant author deciding whether to submit their work for publication or not.
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The Deceiving Mind
Tell a tale of someone convinced they’re a character in a horror novel, but they can’t identify whether it’s the story, reality, or their own mind playing tricks.
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Love from Chaos
A sorceress known for her chaos magic accidentally creates a living being who becomes her love interest.
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Gaslighting Game
Write a narrative where your character elaborately describes instances of being gaslighted into disbelieving their own reality.
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Risen Conversations
Imagine a discussion between two faith-based characters grappling with their belief in the resurrection story.
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Memory Distortion: Reality Vs Illusion
Devise a detective adventure story where the detective can’t rely on their perfect memory, as it begins to blur with illusions.
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Insidious Invitation
Compose a tale where an innocent dinner invitation conceals a threatening mystery.
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Crowning Achievements
List ten personal accomplishments that you’re truly proud of and why each of them matter to you.
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High Stake Competition
The protagonist must win an intense, high-stakes competition that they are grossly unprepared for.
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The Never-Ending Enchantment
Your character is stuck in their own version of happily ever after that repeats every day, but they start to doubt if this is what they truly want.
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Whispers of Betrayal
Craft a narrative of a loyal companion who begins to suspect their best friend of duplicity.
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Crisis of Faith: A Jedi’s Journey
Develop a narrative focused on a Jedi who begins to question The Force.
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Prophetic Vessel
A spaceship is believed to fulfill an ancient alien prophecy. How does the crew handle this revelation?
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Exploring Prophecy
Describe a scenario where you encounter a prophecy about yourself in the Hall of Prophecy.
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Battlefield of Spirits
Pen down an epic struggle between a benevolent and a malevolent spirit, where your protagonist serves as the battlefield.
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Uncertainty in Faith
Write a confession from your character questioning if Andraste is truly holy, or if she was just an influential leader.
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Debunking Negative Beliefs
Identify any negative self-beliefs you hold and write a counter-argument to each.
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My Greatest Growth Moments
Reflect upon your moments of growth, and the character traits it took for you to reach this version of you.
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Gratitude For You
Consider all the things you are grateful about yourself. Narrate an event where each one was beneficial.
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Doctrine of Self-Compassion
Write a letter to a loved one who’s struggling with self-doubt, offering them encouragement and support. Then, read the letter to yourself.
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Facing the Fear
Describe a situation you’ve avoided due to self-doubt and how it might have played out differently had you engaged with it confidently.
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Speaking Positivity
Write a letter to yourself where you express recognition for your accomplishments and qualities.
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Roots of Doubt
Create a reflective narrative about the first time you can remember experiencing self-doubt.
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Exploring Faithfulness
Describe a significant event that either reinforced or challenged your faith.
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A Letter From Future You
Write a letter to your current self from your future self, reassuring you about your self-image.
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Room of One’s Own
Describe the room that represents your self-image. Details could include furniture, colors, room size, and even the view from the window.
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Map Your Self-Image
Create a visual or written ‘map’ of your current self-image, including both positive and negative components.
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Facing Fears Head-On
Write about a fear or insecurity that holds you back and explore strategies you might use to conquer it.
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Power of Positive Affirmations
Craft a collection of positive affirmations tailored specifically for you and discuss why each one is relevant.
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Reframing Failures
Think about a time you felt you failed and explore how it has contributed to your personal growth.
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Celebrating Strengths
List your strengths and attributes and describe how you have used these in overcoming past challenges.
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Chasing Contentment
Think of a quote that inspires you to find love and contentment within yourself. Reflect on how you can apply this to your daily life.
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Overcoming Self Doubt
Write about an instance in your life when you doubted yourself but overcame that doubt.
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Identifying Self-Doubt
Pick a dream or goal that you’ve put on hold due to self-doubt and explore why.
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Cherished Compliments
Write down the nicest thing anyone ever said to you and reflect on the impact it had on you.
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Planting Self-Love Seeds
Write about the qualities you love about yourself now that you may not have recognized before.
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Riding the Wave
Describe a difficult situation you’ve overcome and the self-loving affirmations it led you to discover.
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Staring Down the Mirror
Write a monologue using a mirror as a symbol, discovering truths about yourself you’d previously been unaware or in denial of.
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Mystery of the Lost Hour
Your protagonist wakes up to find an entire hour has disappeared from their memory.
