220+ ‘Ethics’ Writing Prompts
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Cure Conundrum
Research an experimental cure for the zombie virus that reactivates portions of the brain.
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The Betrayed Leader
Write about a leader who is a secret zombie sympathizer during a zombie apocalypse.
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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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Judging or Understanding?
Think of someone whose actions you disagree with. Can you write a story that explores what might have led them…
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Understanding Forgiveness
Write a letter to someone you feel wronged by, expressing your feelings but also extending forgiveness.
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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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Holiday Superpower
Imagine a magical power that you gain only during a holiday, and describe a day using this power.
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The Sportsmanship Story
We often hear stories of sportsmanship and fair play, write an essay about any one instance of good sportsmanship -…
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Interstellar Exploration: Ethical Dilemma
Give your opinion on the ethics of colonizing other planets.
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Witch Trials
Construct a narrative around a witch on trial, where the ethics and perspectives of witchcraft are explored.
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Unraveling Hidden Potential
Your superhero character discovers a hidden power during an intense training session and doesn’t know how to control it.
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The Sports Robot
Imagine you had a robot that could play any sport perfectly. Write about your adventures with the sports robot.
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Psychoanalyst’s Nightmare
Write about a psychoanalyst who unknowingly becomes the object of obsession for a serial killer, who is actually one of…
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Time-Traveling Cowboy
A cowboy accidentally falls into a time portal and lands in modern times, trying to make sense of city life…
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Temporal Space Standoff
Write about a war in which both sides have access to time-travel technology.
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The Erring Healer
Invent a villain who is a scientist, creating a deadly virus to control the overpopulation of Earth.
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Noble Nemesis
Consider a villain who, despite their nefarious deeds, maintains a code of ethics or a set of principles.
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Haunted by Humanity
Craft a story about a vampire who struggles with the moral implications of their immortal existence.
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Prototype Exploit
Create a situation where a major tech company’s unreleased innovative product is stolen, and your character must find the culprits.
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Survivor Morality
Craft a story that explores the moral choices and ethical dilemmas in a zombie apocalypse.
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Peer Pressure Predicaments
Discuss a time you faced peer pressure and how you handled the situation.
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Vaults of the Mind
Pen a story of a skilled psychiatrist who can delve into people’s memories, but stumbles upon a mysterious memory in…
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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…
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Deep Cover Dilemmas
Put pen to paper about an undercover agent having to make morally compromising choices in order to maintain their cover.
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The Blood Donor Crisis
Imagine a vampire kingdom where the main source of the population’s sustenance is dwindling down.
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The Consequences of Singularity
Imagine the repercussions on society after scientists create sentient AI beings that demand equal rights as humans.
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Dystopian Restoration
A superhero born in a dystopian future uses their time travel abilities to prevent their world from descending into chaos.
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Temporal Monstrosities
In your story, the protagonist must combat horrifying, time-displaced creatures that have invaded the present time.
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Reshape History
You are offered an opportunity to witness a historical event firsthand. What event would it be and why?
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Disintegration of Morals
Delve into the transformation of a character who, in order to survive, has to abandon their moral principles.
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Eerie Echoes of Tomorrow
Conjure up a dystopian future where technology has advanced beyond human control.
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Power of Telepathy
Write a story revolving around a superhero whose power is to hear others’ thoughts.
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Scarcity and Survival
Tell the story of scarcity and resource management in a long-term zombie apocalypse.
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Undercover Tales
Craft a story about a spy from the United States or USSR, with their missions, triumphs, and challenging moral decisions.
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Haunted Bloodline
Craft a story about a family cursed by an aggrieved spirit seeking revenge for a grave injustice perpetrated by one…
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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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The Ethics of Power
Write about a situation where a superhero uses his power for personal gain, violating their moral code.
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The Reluctant Savior
An ordinary person in a post-apocalyptic world discovers they have superpowers. How do they decide to use them?
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Unequal Heroes
Write about a superhero’s frustration with the double standards society places on their actions compared to non-superpowered public figures.
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Ethics of Superpowers
Imagine a scenario where each citizen is granted a superpower of their choice, discuss the ethical implications.
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Global Crisis – Superhero’s Response
Construct a global crisis scenario and narrate your superhero’s response to it.
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Moral Compromise
Compose a monologue where the superhero grapples with justifying a morally questionable decision.
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A Rogue Robot’s Romance
Imagination meets technology as you’re tasked to tell the tale of a robot falling in love with a human.
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The Old Inventor’s Secret
Imagine a story about a revered inventor who hides a dark secret behind his most laudable creation.
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The Timekeeper’s Paradox
Spin a tale about a master clockmaker who invents a time-traveling pocket watch, but everything goes awfully wrong.
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Doppelgänger On Assignment
An accomplished international spy discovers that their next assignment is to impersonate an ordinary civilian who happens to be their…
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The Shape-Shifter Healer
Write a story where a shape-shifter uses his/her ability to transform and mimic to heal others.
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The Paradox Experiment
Write about a scientist who makes a breakthrough in time travel, but creates a paradox that alters reality in unexpected…
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Robot Reindeer Rebellion
The AI-powered reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh have gone rogue on Christmas Eve. Detail the chaos and the resolution.
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The Ethics of AI
Write about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, exploring potential benefits and drawbacks.
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Quantum Souls
Write a story where scientists have discovered that every soul is unique due to a quantum signature, and they’ve figured…
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Casting a Spell
Imagine that you have just learned a new magical spell. What is this spell, and how do you use it?
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Robot Rebellion
You wake up as a robot in a world where humans have become overly dependent on machines. Describe your experience…
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine that you suddenly obtained a unique superpower. What is it and how does it affect your daily life?
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Science in Action
Pick a recent technological or scientific advancement and discuss its potential implications.
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Terraforming Trials
You are a scientist developing the first methods for terraforming Mars. Detail the struggles and successes of your attempts.
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The Magical Gift
You received a magical gift that grants you one special power. Describe the power, and how you use it to…
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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…
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The Mortal Moment
Imagine a scenario where your superhero loses their powers during a crucial mission.
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Nuclear Countdown
A disgruntled government scientist has planted a nuclear device in an unknown location. The President convenes an elite team to…
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Navigating Alien ecologies
Your ship has crash-landed on an unknown alien world filled with unknown biomes and species.
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Uninhabitable Homeworld
Imagine Earth has become uninhabitable and humanity has to select and explore a potentially livable planet.
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The Diary of a Lone Survivor
Write a day-to-day diary of a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world.
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Animal Testing in Science
Write a compelling essay arguing your position on the use of animals in scientific research.
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Technology and Ethics
Write about a time when you questioned the ethics behind a tech innovation or usage.
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Space-Time Slip
You accidentally find a device that transports you to different timelines. Write about your time-travel adventure.
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The Unlikely Hero
Write about a misunderstood mythical creature who defiantly wants to save humanity against his own kind.
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Bitter Medicine
Craft a story where a doctor must decide between saving a critically ill criminal or letting them die.
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Tech Titans vs Jack and the Beanstalk
Write a technologically futuristic version of Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Digital Warfare
Envision a scenario where nations go to war in a completely digital battleground, with no physical wars.
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The Ethics of Paparazzi
Write an opinionated piece on whether the paparazzi are invading celebrities’ privacy or simply doing their job.
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The Power of Advertisement
Give your opinion on how advertisements influence our buying decisions and lifestyle choices.
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The Time-turning Compass
Write a narrative featuring a compass that possesses the ability to bend time, enabling travel to any time at the…
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Unexpected Despatches
Imagine you’re a telegraph operator in the 19th century who intercepts a series of love messages. Write about how you…
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Innocent Mischief
Recall a mischievous act from your childhood and delve into the reasons, emotions, and consequences surrounding it.
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Book Lessons in Real Life
Write about a lesson you learned from your favorite book of the year and how you applied it in real…
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The Unlawful Client
Create a story about a lawyer who’s been presented a case involving a client they know is guilty.
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My Superpower
Imagine you have a superpower. Describe the superpower, how you discovered it and how you use it.
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Interstellar Ethics
Imagine a scenario in which Earth receives a distress signal from an alien civilization. How do world leaders respond?
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Synthetic Super Brain
Imagine a scientist successfully creates an AI-powered brain that surpasses human intelligence.
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Survival on Stake
Craft a scenario where two characters end up in a survival situation and their differing ideologies lead to conflict.
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Unpredicted Consequences
Imagine you are a character who uses a newfound superpower for the first time, but it results in unexpected aftermath.
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“Blood Banks”
Write a story about how society has incorporated blood banks to feed vampires in a safe and humane way.
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Understanding the Environment
Explain an environmental issue plaguing your town, and suggest potential solutions.
