44+ ‘Dystopia’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Orwellian Surveillance Today
Would our digital society be a paradise or a nightmare under George Orwell’s 1984 ‘Big Brother’ law?
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and…
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Warrior of Wasteland
Create an adventure set in a futuristic dystopia where a lone warrior has to traverse a toxic wasteland to find…
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Inanimate Uprising
The inanimate objects around us have gained sentience. What does this new society – where your furniture might just talk…
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Alien Hipsters
Planet earth has been invaded! But instead of conquering alien forces, they’re alien hipsters loving all things retro earth-style.
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Jellyfish Overlords
What would society look like if the dominating species wasn’t humans but jellyfish?
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Rule of Rodents
Imagine a world, much like ours, but run exclusively by intelligent and humanoid mice.
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Cybernetic Dystopia
Write a fictional account about living in a dystopian society dominated by advanced technology and corporate power.
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Dystopian Future
Imagine you arrived 100 years into the future and it’s a dystopia: Portray your journey through returning civilization back to…
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Micro Haven
Describe living in a self-contained biosphere, a micro heaven amid a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
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Rise of AI
Write about a world where AI has replaced most human jobs without causing societal rupture.
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Christmas Unwrapped
What if Christmas was not a celebration of joy and giving, but something more sinister?
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Eden in Chaos
Write a story where a seemingly Utopian sanctuary exists in a post-apocalyptic world, offering a peaceful Valentine’s day celebration. But…
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Mutation, Evolution or Degeneration
Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where some form of mutation or evolution has occurred.
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Mythical Creatures Meet Zombies
Imagine a world where mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons and mermaids exist and suddenly a zombie apocalypse hits.
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The Mutation Lottery
Contrive a dystopian future where mutations are embraced, and a ‘Mutation Lottery’ is held to decide what genetic enhancement citizens…
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Fantastic Future World
Create a futuristic world, and discuss a day in your life in this new reality.
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Eco-Utopia or Dystopia
Craft a story about a society living in harmonious balance with nature, but a prophecy predicts their paradise may soon…
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Survivor’s Utopia
Envision life after surviving a global catastrophe, rebuilding a Utopian community from the ashes.
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Wired Connection
Write a scenario where humans are physically linked to each other through wires, sharing experiences and knowledge.
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Impending Dystopia
Conceive a world on the brink of anarchy or downfall and describe its final days.
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Terraformed Dystopia
Imagine a future where Earth has been terraformed for interplanetary tourists, but the original residents are now marginalized and living…
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Regressive Society
Imagine a dystopia where technological advancement is forbidden. Describe the illegal group that strives to reintroduce innovative technology in the…
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Anime Theme Exploration
Explore a common anime theme (such as dystopia, supernatural powers, or the conflict between technology and humanity) and its relevance…
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Hidden Dimension Dystopia
Write about an alternate dimension that is perceptible but inaccessible to normal humans.
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Twisted Technocracy
Write about a dystopia in which unchecked technological advances have led to horrifying consequences.
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Artificial Intelligence Dystopia
Write a story from the viewpoint of an Artificial Intelligence who slowly realizes its creators (humans) are the monsters.
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Dystopia or Utopia
Create a society that views itself as a utopia, but from an outsider’s perspective, it is clearly a dystopia.
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The Last Day of Light
Write about the day when one person recognizes that their society has turned into a dystopia.
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The Fall of Optimism
Imagine a utopian society that slowly descends into a dystopia. What instigates this transition?
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The Invisible Line
Write about a dystopian society in which everything seems normal until a shocking law or truth is discovered.
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Escape the Dystopia
Imagine being the first person to escape a dystopian society and your efforts to inform the world about your life.
