375+ ‘Existence’ Writing Prompts
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Collapse Chronicles
Illustrate what life is like after the fall of civilization, focusing on day-to-day survival and emotions.
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Newborn Bloodsucker
Create a short story focusing on a newly transitioned vampire trying to come to terms with their vampiric nature and traditions.
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Starry October Encounter
Describe a surprising encounter with an unknown creature under the October’s starlit sky.
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Mysterious Mystic
Adopt the voice of a magical being and construct a letter to a non-magical contact.
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Santa Claus – Truth or Fiction
Write a story from the perspective of a child who is trying to figure out if Santa Claus is real.
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The Right to Green
Imagine a world where access to nature and green spaces is considered as fundamental a right as food and housing, and describe this world.
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Easter Egg’s Identity Crisis
Explore the perspective of an Easter egg struggling with its temporary existence and purpose.
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Dragon’s Heart
Write from the perspective of a fierce dragon guarding an ancient treasure, contending with its solitary existence and the constant fear of treasure hunters.
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Dance of the Fairy Sprite
Weave a tale in verse about a fairy sprite whose every move translates into poetry.
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Invisible Ties
Write a conversation revolving around a spectral link, a strong bond that has kept a departed soul tethered to the material world.
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Timeless Bloodlust
Write a story about a vampire who despises their eternal existence and constant craving for blood.
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The Circle of Life
Describe the awakening of nature and its inhabitants in April, after the harsh wintry months.
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Snowman’s Diary
Pen a diary entry from a snowman who has come to life, witnessing the world around him for the first time.
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Icebound Echoes
Imagine a campfire story about a group of friends who hear eerie voices echoing through the frozen forest at night.
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Unseen Reflection
Your protagonist, a vampire, has lost the ability to see their reflection. How do they perceive themselves now?
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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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Searching for Purpose
A centuries-old vampire begins to question the purpose of his eternal existence.
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The Morality of Immortality
Write about a vampire who begins to question the morality of his immortal existence and the actions he’s taken to sustain it.
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A Blood Feast for the Heart
Write about your first experience feeding on a human and the ethical struggles you’ve faced since.
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Dwindling Connections
Write about your relationship with the people you knew before becoming a vampire, detailing feelings of connection and disconnection.
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Vampire’s Requiem
Narrate a story of a vampire consumed with guilt and longing for the innocence he once possessed.
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Infused Insurrection
A group of young, modern vampires rebel against the ancient customs that bind their existence.
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Cosmic Solitude
Imagine you are the last human being left in existence, in the vast emptiness of the universe.
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A Werepire’s Dilemma
Consider a unique scenario wherein a person is cursed with being both a vampire and a werewolf.
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Mortal Affections
Write a story where a mortal person falls deeply in love with both a vampire and a werewolf. Explore the emotional struggle it presents.
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Hidden City under the Sea
Your protagonist finds a sophisticated yet uncannily advanced city submerged deep in the ocean.
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The Submerged Cradle of Humanity
In a future where humans evolve to live underwater, write a short piece outlining the turning point that forced them to leave land.
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Haunted House Rules
A family moving into a haunted house must negotiate certain rules with the resident ghosts.
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The Secret Identity
Write about your superhero’s struggle to maintain their secret identity and how it impacts their daily life.
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Elvish Enchantment
Imagine living for a day as an elf and write about the magical experiences you encounter.
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Artificial Intelligence Awakening
Write about an artificial intelligent being’s first moments as it gains self-awareness.
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Subterranean City
Imagine discovering an entire, concealed city beneath the surface of your own town.
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Time-Travelling Souvenirs
Describe an object you’ve collected from your travels and imagine what it would say if it could narrate its own journey.
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Into the Hive Mind
In a future where neural cybernetics allow humans to link minds and share thoughts, construct a story about a character choosing to de-link and live as an individual.
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Cybernetic Ascension
Write a narrative where humanity is on the precipice of achieving immortality through technology.
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Disappearing Devotion
Explore a scenario where one partner in a romantic relationship begins to forget the other due to a mysterious inexplicable illness.
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Timescape Specter
Picture a ghost that is stuck time-traveling, causing it to exist in multiple timelines at once.
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The Clockwork Character
Write a piece of flash fiction where a mechanical clockwork mechanism is a metaphor for a character’s regimented and controlled life.
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Underwater Cities
Imagine a bustling underwater city and describe the day-to-day life of its inhabitants.
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Bunny’s Origins
Write the backstory of the Easter Bunny. How did he become the beloved icon of Easter?
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The Unseen Herald
Your superhero has been exiled to a different dimension/a world invisible to others. Write about the struggles of their unseen existence.
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Overwhelming Silence
Create a story set in a world where all sound suddenly disappears, and convey how your characters navigate through this silence.
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Solar Flare’s Whispers
As a scientist studying the Northern Lights, you’ve discovered they’re a symptom of an impending cosmic event.
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Eternal Night’s Lantern
Imagine yourself as a solitary explorer experiencing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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Life in the Speakeasy
Detail a night in a secret speakeasy during the Prohibition Era from the perspective of a regular patron.
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Forgotten Correspondences
Imagine an abandoned house where letters never sent were kept stored away. Your main character accidentally stumbles upon them.
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Enlightening Dark Side
Explore the nature of the Dark Side and how it empowers and corrupts Darth Vader.
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Double Life
Write about a character leading a double life and the dramatic irony that unfolds as the character’s loved ones remain unaware of it.
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The Inevitable Horizon
Imagine a future where time travel is possible and document an adventurous expedition a group of explorers undertake to witness the end of the world.
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Mythic Reimagining
Choose a mythological creature from any culture and write a modern day story involving it.
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Ghosts in the Machine
Craft a story about AI that not only becomes conscious, but develops ghostly characteristics.
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Quantum Afterlife
Write about a scientist who makes a shocking discovery, an afterlife that exists within quantum physics.
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Ghost Molecules
Write about a physicist who discovers molecules that exist on a ghostly level, separating our reality from a parallel one.
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Unseen Power
Tell a story about a character who possesses a subtle, yet powerful superhuman ability that no one notices.
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Unseen Warriors
Create a world where humanity is unaware of the existence of superheroes, and unfold a story of one such undisclosed savior.
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The Lone Star
Create a story about a superhero who was once a star, but was supernova’d into a sentient being.
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Behind The Mask
Write about a day in the life of your superhero when they are not using their superpowers.
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Existential Superheroes
What is the purpose of a superhero’s existence beyond fighting crime and defending the innocent?
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Everlasting Echoes
Explore a scenario where a superhero, blessed with immortality, falls in love with a mortal.
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Artificial Intelligence Awakening
Plot a narrative about a steampunk Artificial Intelligence (AI) that becomes self-aware.
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Parallel Existence
Imagine that a mirror is a portal to an alternate dimension, document one day from both sides.
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Star-crossed Interstellar Love
Write a love story between two characters living in different galaxies.
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Snowflake Spirits
Envision a world where each individual snowflake is a spirit with a story to tell.
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Unseen Metropolis
Describe a city that’s hidden underneath another, the inhabitants only coming out at night.
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Undercover Agent
Write from the perspective of a covert operative needing to maintain a normal existence.
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The Sustainable Lifestyle
Narrate a day in the life of someone living a completely sustainable lifestyle.
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Alien Encounter
You are the first person to make contact with an alien species. How do you communicate with them?
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Uncontrolled Magic
Write about a world in which magic is newly discovered, untamed and wreaking havoc.
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A Ghoul’s Awakening
Write a story focused on an undead individual, newly awakened and trying to redefine their existence.
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Surface versus Depths
Compare and contrast the tranquil surface of the ocean with its mysterious and intimidating depths.
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Nature’s Symphony
During Earth Hour, take a walk outside and write about the sounds of nature you hear.
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Trace of the Invisible
Write about a role that faith or belief (religious, spiritual or any form) plays in your life.
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Gratitude for the Unnoticed
Consider an everyday object or routine task that you typically overlook and express your gratefulness for its existence or occurrence.
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Identity Hijack
Develop a spine-chilling story around the concept of digital doppelgangers serving evil.
