1217+ ‘Face’ Writing Prompts
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Sacred Survival
Write a piece where a religious leader takes charge to guide and protect their community during a zombie apocalypse.
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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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The Forgotten Arts
Write about the revival of forgotten skills or arts in the face of a collapsed civilization.
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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Double Identity Crisis
A teenager leads a double life – one as an ordinary student, and another as a talented secret agent.
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New Planet Chronicles
A group of teenagers are the first humans to grow up on a newly colonized planet.
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Peering Through The Fear
Describe a time when you were terrified, the outcome, and how you dealt with fear afterwards.
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Enchanted Forest Adventure
Create a story about a day in an enchanted forest filled with magical creatures.
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Dark Deeds and Redemption
Write about a villain who is intrinsically evil but still seeks redemption.
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Conversation with Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self in which you reflect on your current challenges and express your hopes for how you’ll have managed them.
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Finding Courage in Failure
Write about a moment of your life when you failed. Detail the experience, your feelings at that time, and how you overcame it.
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The Fall from Inside
Write from the perspective of a Jedi who becomes disillusioned with the Jedi Order and chooses to leave.
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Fairy Tale Reality TV
Write a satirical fairy tale that revolves around the concept of a fairy-tale themed reality TV show.
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Taming the Thunderstorm
Write a short story about a character who has the power to control the weather.
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Magic Carpet Ride
Write a story about where you would go if you had a magic carpet that could fly anywhere.
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Science Fiction Societies
Create a futuristic society and discuss how its inhabitants would tackle a societal issue we face today.
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Biome Exploration
Write an informative piece on a specific biome, detailing its unique features, inhabitants, and challenges.
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Endangered Animals and their Survival
Choose an endangered animal and write a feature piece on their current situation, their habitat and threats they face.
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St. Valentine’s Massacre
Reimagine the infamous gangland murder in 1929 Chicago as a supernatural event.
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Poverty Perspective
Assume the role of a homeless person writing a letter to the mayor about the challenges they face.
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The Bully Dilemma
Pen down an incident where you or a character have faced bullying and discuss a solution to combat it.
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Environmental Tale
Write a story about an environmental problem and how the main characters find and promote a solution.
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Lost City of Gold
Craft a story that centers around discovering an ancient, hidden city in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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Life as a Child on the Oregon Trail
What would life be like if you were a child traveling on the Oregon Trail towards the West in the 19th century?
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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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Through Her Eyes
Write a journal entry from the perspective of a woman in a specific historical event.
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Dive Into the Unknown
Write a story about an intrepid deep sea explorer who makes an unexpected discovery during an expedition.
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Preservation versus Progress
Argue for or against the destruction of historical buildings to make way for modern infrastructures.
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Santa Claus’ Day Off
Imagine a day when Santa Claus decides to take a day off during the busy holiday season. Write about his day off activities and experiences.
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving advice on how to avoid it.
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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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Triumph Over Trials
Write about a goal you’ve struggled with and how you’re planning to overcome the challenges.
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Choosing Pathways
Write about the time you had to make a big decision regarding your high school path—academics, electives, activities, or friends.
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Escape from Jurassic Park
Imagine you are trapped in a Jurassic Park and you have to find a way to return home.
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Nightingale Carolers
Imagine a group of magical Christmas carolers who can make Christmas wishes come true with their singing.
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Journey of a Lost Pet
Imagine you are a pet that has gotten lost, and write about your adventure to make it back home.
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Envisioning Climate Change
Imagine what the world will look like in 50 years if the current rate of climate change continues.
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Climate Change and Future Generations
Write about your concerns for future generations in the face of ongoing climate change.
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Exploring Equality
Choose a marginalized group you’re connected with or interested in, and explore the social issues they currently face.
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The Secret of the Library Labyrinth
Invent a chronicle about a labyrinth hidden beneath a local public library that holds long-lost secrets.
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Facades and Realities
Write about a character who builds up a false persona for the public eye but grapples with an entirely different reality within.
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Battle of Hearts
Imagine Cupid on a particularly challenging day where the arrows of love are not hitting their mark.
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A Day in Ant’s Life
Write a story about a single day in your life if you were an ant. Describe the challenges you face and your interactions with the world.
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Road Less Travelled
Reflect on a personal crossroad in your life, describing the two options and the choice you made.
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Shattering Illusions
Write a dialogue that dramatically uncovers a bitter truth, shattering a character’s illusions.
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Real Feel Simulator
An AI, created to simulate and teach human emotions to distant, alien life forms, begins experiencing anomalies. Write about what happens next.
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Love Amidst War
Envision a tale of romantic love blossoming amidst the bleakness and devastation of war.
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Liberation of the Cursed
Create a narrative about a witch or warlock born with a terrible curse, and their quest for liberation.
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The Apprentice’s Journey
Tell the story of a newly initiated witch or warlock, and their struggle to master their power.
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Cursed Bloodline
Write about a witch born into a cursed family and their journey to break the curse.
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Path of the Pacifist
Tell the story of a courageous protagonist whose weapon is not a sword or a gun but his pacifism.
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Journey of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Describe the life and experiences of the Sugar Plum Fairy from her own perspective.
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Escape From The Labyrinth
Imagine a labyrinth, not with minotaurs, but different horrifying creatures in each turn.
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Healer of Shadows
Imagine a society where shadows are living entities and only a chosen few can heal wounded or sick shadows.
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Love and Loss in Chaos
Form a narrative focused on personal relationships and emotions while society unravels.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Immortal’s Dilemma
Write a story about an immortal being in love with a mortal and the problems they face as a consequence.
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Depth of Dedication
Write about the love story of a couple fighting against all odds to keep their marriage together.
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Hibernation Preparation
Create a narrative of a family of animals preparing to hibernate on a fall farm.
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Marvelous Miniatures
Craft a story about your favorite action figures or miniatures and the world they inhabit.
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Betrayed Trust
Compose a piece about a character who experiences a major betrayal from their closest friend.
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Caught in Decor Disaster
Narrate an incident when you’ve clumsily encountered a delicate display of holiday decor.
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Warrior of Wasteland
Create an adventure set in a futuristic dystopia where a lone warrior has to traverse a toxic wasteland to find a fabled sanctuary.
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Futuristic Odyssey
Imagine a daring interplanetary adventure in a time when space travel is as common as taking a bus.
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Defiance in Terrifying Presence
Narrate a battle scene in which your main character has to confront their most feared enemy in combat.
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Final Stand
Write about a beleaguered group of warriors making their final stand against a much stronger enemy.
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From Santa’s Perspective
Write a narrative from Santa’s viewpoint where Christmas doesn’t go according to plan.
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Overcoming Weakness
Write about a female superhero who overcomes her perceived weakness to save the day.
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Unseen Heroes
Write about a female superhero who is not recognized or celebrated due to her undercover identity.
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Ice Tomb
Describe the agony and struggle of a person who has accidentally fallen under the ice in a frozen lake.
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Snow Boy and the Lost Sparrow
Craft a heartwarming story about a kind-hearted Snow Boy meeting a lost sparrow and helping it survive the winter.
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Snowball Fight Championship
Imagine being a part of a professional snowball fight tournament, and narrate the journey to the championship.
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Surviving the Blizzard
Engage in a creative writing exercise imagining getting stuck in a winter storm while trekking and how you survive.
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Rule of Rodents
Imagine a world, much like ours, but run exclusively by intelligent and humanoid mice.
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Human Bond
Write about a werewolf who forms a deep bond with a human, causing rippling effects in both their worlds.
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Letter to My Future Self
Pen a letter to your future self, one year from now, talking about your hopes, fears, and expectations for the upcoming year.
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Forbidden Love
Write a story about two lovers from opposing social circles, fighting societal norms and prejudices to be together.
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Realm Guardians
Write about a group of unlikely heroes summoned to safeguard their fantastical realm.
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The Unseen Patriot
Imagine you are a double agent in World War II, working to mislead enemy forces while all along being true to your homeland.
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Star Soldier’s Diary
Write about a war in a distant galaxy from the perspective of a common soldier stationed at the forefront.
