159+ ‘Experiment’ Writing Prompts
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Superhero Origin Story
Your superhero isn’t born a hero. Write about the pivotal event that transforms them from an ordinary individual to a…
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Eternal Society
Explore the societal structure in a vampire community, detailing the rules, traditions, ceremonies, and rites that bind them.
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Magical Transformation Potion
You have stumbled upon a potion that can turn anyone into any object or creature for a day. Describe your…
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The Minotaur’s Labyrinth Rebirth
Weave a narrative where an archeologist uncovers a hidden, elaborate labyrinth leading to the mythical Minotaur.
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Matters of the Unseen
Imagine you have the power to become invisible at will, and describe a day in your life.
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Secret of the Abandoned Mansion
Devise a mystery involving an aged, deserted mansion locally rumored to house hidden treasures.
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Uncertain Proportions
Create a narrative around Schrodinger’s cat experiment, but from the perspective of the cat.
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Snow-Painted Memories
Experiment with a narrative where memory is represented as snow – covering everything with an ethereal beauty.
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Voices in the Wind
Write a monologue expressing the thoughts of a solitary human being witnessing a hurricane.
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The Unforgotten Recipe
Write about an unforgettable meal weaved with family traditions that you prepared or tasted over the weekend.
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Betrayal’s Shadow
Envision a villain whose evil deeds are a direct result of a profound betrayal by a person they admired or…
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Mastering the Craft
Write a story about a character who is a novice writer using a mysterious, magical writing prompt.
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Faces in the Clouds
Write a whimsical tale inspired by shapes or figures you pretend to see in the clouds.
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The Hidden Borough
Imagine a hidden borough in your city which can only be accessed through a magical portal.
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Dear Diary: The Fall Transition
Keep a journal from a leaf’s perspective about the change in season from summer to fall.
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Epistolary Experiment
Craft a story told entirely through letters, diary entries, or other forms of indirect communication.
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Science Experiment Extravaganza
Write about a memorable science experiment you performed or observed.
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Humorous Hypotheticals
Create a scene and inject humor into it based on the most unrealistic, bizarre scenarios.
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Teddy Bear Defender
Describe a world where a child’s teddy bear is their real-life superhero, protecting them from threats both big and small.
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A Moment Suspended
Describe a pivotal moment in a character’s life, focusing on their thoughts, feelings and sensations.
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Quantum Experiment Gone Wrong
Write a compelling narrative where a scientist unknowingly gifts themselves superpowers while performing a high-risk experiment.
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Journey Through Time
Imagine navigating various epochs of human history with the aid of a time machine.
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Save the Day
Basing your story line on the classic ‘time-loop’ dilemma, write about someone stuck on the worst day of their life…
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Prompt Name: The Superhero Pet
Imagine your pet (real or imagined pet) has superpowers and write about a day in their life.
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Embracing Differences
Imagine you’re an alien and write about your experience observing St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around Earth.
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Paranormal Upshot
Concoct a thriller revolving around a supposed alien sighting, which turns out to be a government experiment gone awry.
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The Resurrected Bunny
Craft a skit where a beloved stuffed Easter Bunny comes to life and embarks on a journey back to its…
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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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Culinary Chemistry
Write a step-by-step guide on how to bake your favorite treat, but do it as a ‘science experiment’.
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Mocking Mirrors
Describe a day in an alternate universe where everything is the polar opposite of our universe.
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Sleeping Beauty and Time Travel
Sleeping Beauty wakes up not 100 years later from her own time, but in the 21st century after a scientific…
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Sir Catterwaul: A Cat with a Knighthood
Your protagonist is a talking cat who holds an official knight title in a medieval kingdom. Write about his feline…
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The Turn of a New Leaf
Narrate a story beginning on January 1st, where your protagonist decides to make a dramatic change in their life.
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Two Sides of the Law
Craft a short story where you alternate between two points of view: the detective investigating a crime and the suspect…
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The Magic of Metaphors
Write a poem that uses a particular animal to represent a personal trait or emotion.
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The Cursed Clinic
Your protagonist is a doctor in an old, creepy clinic, where patients keep mysteriously disappearing.
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Menu Creation
Make a menu for your own dream restaurant; describe the dishes, the layout and style of your restaurant.
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Feelings in Colors
Choose an emotion and associate it with a color, then write a poem that expresses this feeling through vivid imagery.
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Starcrossed Skaters
Imagine a chance encounter at a crowded ice skating rink that sets the tone for a deep relationship.
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Buried Locker Secrets
Create a mystery about what was found in an abandoned school locker that hasn’t been opened for decades.
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The Immortal Patient
Imagine a world where a medical breakthrough achieves immortality, but only for one patient due to finite resources.
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Experimental Consequences
Create a narrative spin-off from real-life genetic experiements, allowing the subject of the experiment to slowly develop uncontrollable abilities.
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The Love Experiment
Build a logline for a Valentine’s Day drama about two scientists who seek to experimentally understand love.
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The Sealed Study
Create a plot where a renowned scientist is discovered dead in his study, the door locked from the inside.
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Love Beyond Death
Pen an emotional series of letter correspondence between a recently deceased person communicating to their living spouse.
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Detective Diary
You’re a young detective tasked with solving a mystery. Detail the clues, your investigations, and how you eventually solve it.
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The Silent Object Speaks
Choose an inanimate object in your room, and write a flash fiction story from its perspective.
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The Accidental Hero
Pen down a scene where an unassuming character unintentionally reveals a powerful ability in a critical moment.
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Animal Autobiography
If you were an animal, what kind would you be, and what would a day in your life be like?
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Crossroads
Describe a fictional encounter between an industrial tycoon and an environmental activist.
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Crossing Realities
Write about a character who can periodically shift between the real world and a demonic dimension.
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Dynamic Dialects
Write a conversation between two characters from different regions, ensuring their dialogue reflects their linguistic backgrounds.
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Twisted Preserve
Pen down a scenario where a safe haven turns out to be a gruesome human experiment lab.
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Monster Masquerade Ball
Write a story about a grand masquerade ball hosted by legendary monsters on Halloween.
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River of Consciousness
Write a flash fiction piece in the stream of consciousness mode, focusing on the thoughts and reactions of your protagonist…
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Unmasking the Chameleon
Write a drama story where a character acts as a living symbol, embodying the transformative or deceptive nature of the…
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Discovering a New Art form
Write about an artistic hobby you’ve always been curious to try and imagine what it would be like to take…
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Travel in Time
Imagine a science experiment gone wrong and you’ve been transported to the past. Share your adventures there and how you…
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The Forgotten Dreamweaver
You are a Dreamweaver, with the power to shape and manipulate the dream world. Write about a night where things…
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The Mystic Library
Your character is allowed entry into an ancient, enchanted library. However, every book they pull off the shelf transports them…
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Comic Time Travel Hypothesis
Compose a tale about a scientific experiment gone hilariously wrong, leading to an unintentional time travel mishap.
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The Comic Misunderstanding
Write a story revolving around a humorous misconception that results in unexpected consequences.
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Parallel Dimensions
Create a narrative where the protagonist lives in multiple universes simultaneously.
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Amazing Apple Oxidation
Cut an apple and watch how quickly it turns brown, then write about the process.
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The Falling leaves’ landing spots
This experiment involves watching where falling leaves land and writing about it.
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Fall Leaf Chromatography
Experiment with different types of leaves and write about the pigments you discover.
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Fragmented Memories
Pen down a memory where you can remember only flashes of scenes, not the whole event.
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Living Through a Fairy Tale
Pick your favorite fairy tale but imagine that you’re the lead character and you can change the story. How would…
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Transformation Tuesday: Basket Case
Conceive an Easter story about a mischievous child who magically turns into an Easter basket.
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Laboratory Error
Write about a deadly strain that was accidentally released during a routine study in a laboratory.
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Oddly Exciting Experiment
Write a story where you are a scientist conducting an experiment with surprising results.
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Meteors and Mutations
Write an origin story in which your superhero gains their powers from an extraterrestrial source.
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The Inescapable Night
Compose a haunting tale about a town where night never gives way to day, exploring how the community copes and…
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Nature’s Symphony
Write a piece where natural elements—wind, rain, thunder—are musicians performing a symphony.
