18+ ‘Envy’ 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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The Sibling Rivalry
Write about a villain who is motivated by jealousy towards a more successful sibling.
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Iago’s Deceit
Write a psychological profile of Iago from Shakespeare’s “Othello”, detailing his motivations and methods for manipulation.
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Valentine Night’s Disappearance
An extravagant Valentine’s Day cruise witnesses the disappearance of a renowned romantic novelist and it’s up to a cruise-ship detective…
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The Political Dynasty
Narrate a story about a powerful political family and the web of intrigues that surround them.
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Sputnik Shockwave
Craft a story reacting to the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4th, 1957.
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Eternal Torchbearer
Write a story in which your invincible character grapples with their inability to change or age.
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Hauntingly Human
Write about a monster character who embodies the most terrifying aspects of human nature.
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In the Shadow of Betrayal
Create a suspenseful narrative where two siblings, deeply involved in organized crime, turn on each other.
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The Estranged Eternal
Illustrate a vampire character dealing with the loneliness and social isolation that comes with immortality.
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The Disguised Friend
Create a story where the villain is the protagonist’s best friend, who sabotages their romantic life out of envy.
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The Lost Stepsisters’ Chronicle
Write about Cinderella’s stepsisters who were left behind in the original story. Show the story through their points of view.
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The Fourth Champion’s Perspective
Explore the Triwizard Tournament through the perspective of a Hogwarts student who wished to be the fourth champion but wasn’t…
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Unexpected Heir to the Fortune
Imagine if a seemingly unimportant character turns out to be the secret heir to the family fortune. Create a story…
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Turning Comparisons into Compliments
Think of a trait or talent you admire in others and write about how you can nurture it within you.
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The Romantic Rival
Make two characters fall in love, but introduce a third character who complicates the romantic equation.
