287+ ‘Evil’ Writing Prompts
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Feigned Malevolence
Throughout the storyline, make your villain character act as though they are villainous for reasons society deems unforgivable. In the…
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Heart of Gold
Write about a protagonist who is incredibly good-hearted and kind, but also naive and sheltered. They embark on a journey…
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Benevolence Masked
Write a story where the antagonist is genuinely convinced that their actions, however harmful, are for the greater good.
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The Silver-Tongued Serpent
Consider a villain who uses their charm and eloquence to maneuver themselves into positions of power.
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Method to the Madness
Write about a villain who, despite their evil deeds, genuinely believes they’re doing the right thing and also has the…
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Dangerous Dialect and Captivating Conversation
Your villain has a unique way of expressing themselves that is oddly charming. Write about a conversation they have that…
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The Villain’s Dark Side
Delve into the darkest parts of your villain, laying their most heinous deeds and monstrous facets bare.
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The Villain’s Redemption
Narrate a story where the villain of your tale starts to question their motives, leading to character redemption.
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Beast’s Dystopia
What if Beast from Beauty and the Beast, was transformed by an evil sorcerer who now controls & scares the…
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Sinister Secret Order
Create a plot involving a protagonist who accidentally stumbles upon a secret society with sinister intentions.
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The Villain’s Perspective
Create a compelling backstory for your villain, explaining why they chose a path of evil.
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Grey Jedi: A Moral Dilemma
Write a story about a Jedi who walks a thin line between the dark and light sides of The Force.
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Breaking Point
Write about the moment Palpatine decided to set aside the old ways and completely embrace the Dark Side.
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Behind Team Rocket’s Motives
Write an origin story for Team Rocket, including what drives their actions.
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Decoding Pokemon Mythology
Write a story portraying a mythical event in Pokemon history, such as the creation of Pokemon or legendary battles.
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Twisted Timelines
What would have happened if Voldemort had succeeded in getting the Philosopher’s stone because of the time turner?
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The Guardian and the Trickster
Let your protagonist be under the protection of a good spirit and the deception of an evil spirit at the…
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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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The Conflicted Entity
Construct a narrative where your protagonist is haunted by an evil spirit but discovers there’s more to the spirit than…
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A Saviour’s Kindness
Write a story where a good spirit appears in a critical moment to guide your protagonist out of a dangerous…
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Two Sides of the Same Coin
Write a story that switches the roles of the protagonist and the antagonist.
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Fabled Kingdoms Within Books
Contemplate a scenario where characters from different books come together to stop an evil force that threatens all stories.
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The Unsung Backstory
Select a villain from an animated movie and create a backstory explaining their villainous behaviors.
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The Other Side
Write from the perspective of an antagonist like the Darach or the Nogitsune, painting them as a misunderstood character.
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Opposite Day
Reverse the roles of hero and villain in an existing anime series and explore the consequences.
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Invisible War
Write about a Marvel Superhero fighting an invisible enemy energized by human emotions.
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A Spirit of Compassion
Explore the journey of a spirit of compassion from the Spirit World crossing over into the mortal world.
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Fights Within the Blights
Portray the internal struggles of the individuals directly involved in the Blights.
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Legend of Witches
Create a story based on the Chasind folklore of witches living deep within the Wilds.
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Unexpected Animagic
Produce a story where the epic magic abilities of anime characters are used for mundane or comedic purposes.
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Deconstruction of Magical Girl Tropes
Write a story that satirically breaks down the common tropes seen in magical girl animes.
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Villain with a Cause
Create a villain who believes they’re doing the right thing for their community or world.
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The Redeemable Evil
Craft a villain who is capable of redemption and writes about their journey towards change.
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Villainous Transformation
Outline a story arc where a seemingly innocent character gradually becomes the villain.
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Humanizing the Monster
Write about a villain who, despite their monstrous actions, possesses a trait that makes them deeply human.
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From Tragedy to Tyranny
Develop a villain who turns evil because of a specific tragic incident in their past.
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The Conflict of Dual Identity
Narrate a story where your character struggles to balance her magical identity and her lively school life.
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The Power of Friendship
Write a story where the protagonist and her friends discover their magical powers and the strength of their bond.
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From Villain’s Perspective
Write a well-known movie or TV storyline from the villain’s perspective, humanizing their motives.
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Rise of The Everyman
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person acquires superpowers and must navigate the sudden change.
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Motive Hunting
Create a narrative through the eyes of a detective unraveling the motives behind a seemingly pointless crime.
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Epic Journey for a Sacred Artifact
In your novel, introduce a sacred artifact that your protagonist must recover to save their world.
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The Grey Area
Revise the tale of Snow White depicting the Evil Queen as a nuanced character rather than an outright villain.
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Reinvented Redemption
Reimagine Cinderella where the evil stepmother and stepsisters seek redemption.
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Human in Monsters
Create a story that begins with an antagonist committing a seemingly evil act but ends with the readers empathizing with…
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Birth of a Villain
Write the backstory of an antagonist, focusing on the motives behind their sinister actions.
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The Human Nature Conundrum
Write a story that delves into what you believe are the intrinsic characteristics of human nature.
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Cobblestone Crime
Write a story on an out-of-luck detective, navigating through the gritty cobblestone streets of a vintage city, hunting for a…
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Morals in Question
Write a story where the dichotomy between good and evil becomes blurred as the protagonist questions their definition of what…
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Enemy Within
Write about a protagonist who is forced to face the fact that the villain they’ve been battling is a part…
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The Morality of Choice
Formulate a poem dealing with the choices we make and their moral implications.
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Shadowy Secrets
Write about a character who stumbles upon a room full of secret files with names of people he/she knows.
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Mirror Image
Write a scene where your protagonist and antagonist meet for the first time, but neither of them realizes who the…
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Imprisoned in Paintings
Develop a story about a character who can venture into the world of paintings, only to realize that an evil…
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Speaking the Ancient Language
Imagine if you suddenly found you could speak an ancient, magical language.