13+ ‘Façade’ Writing Prompts
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Invisible Chains
Write about a character who feels trapped by societal expectations but longs for a life less ordinary.
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The Façade of Power
Write about a villain who was forced into a position of power at a very young age and was manipulated…
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Behind Closed Doors
Chronicle a seemingly perfect suburban family which maintains a façade, hiding a devastating secret.
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Unveiling the Wolf
Write a story where a character introduced initially as benign or even friendly, over time, progressively peels back their façade…
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Hidden Identities
Depict a character who’s living a double life, balancing a façade and their true self.
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Invincible, but not Immune
Write about the emotional pain your invincible hero experiences when their loved ones grow old, get hurt, or pass on.
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Inconspicuous Overlord
Envision a world where a supremely powerful invisible entity rules without the knowledge of its subjects.
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Quest For Power
Create a villainous character who wishes to seize power, but must appear heroic to win the public’s support.
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Color of Dusk
Write a story where an unlikely hero encounters the dark underbelly of their seemingly normal city.
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The Sinister Suburb
Picture a seemingly perfect suburb which hides an unsettling undercurrent of dread and horror beneath its lovely façade.
