1217+ ‘Face’ Writing Prompts
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Fallen Hero
Construct a narrative where a well-known superhero falls from grace. Address the reasons for the downfall and its consequences.
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Posterity’s Burden
Design a world where a character is expected to become a superhero based on their lineage, but they want to follow a different path.
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Survival Instincts
Write from the perspective of an animal trying to survive an unusually harsh winter.
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Forgotten in the Frost
Write a story set within a remote, frost-laden village that is slowly being abandoned.
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Young Superhero’s Dilemma
Your child protagonist, a newly minted superhero, is torn between using their powers for personal gains or dedicatedly serving the society.
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The First Rescue
Write about the first-ever heroic act of a young prodigy superhero. This is a pivotal moment that sets the course for their journey.
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Santa’s Perspective
Write a story where you are Santa Claus, documenting your adventures throughout a single Christmas night.
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Gratitude Turnaround
Write about a challenging situation in your life for which you are now thankful.
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Digital Superpower
Imagine you have a superpower that can manipulate digital technology, describe what it’s like and how you would use it.
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Exploring Your Imaginary World
Write about a personal fantasy world you imagined or daydreamed about during your childhood.
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The Plague Nurse
Set during The Sweate, a mysterious and frightful illness of the Tudor era, write about a nurse who risks everything to help the afflicted.
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Triumph Over Giants
Compose a narrative where an underdog character confronts figures of power to bring about justice.
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Courageous Quests
Describe a journey undertaken by a hero, facing various challenges en route, to accomplish a mission.
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The Revival of Civilization
Imagine the first community that manages to rebuild after an apocalypse and the challenges they face in their journey.
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Legends Turned Real
Write a story in which a well-known legend of your choice is revealed to be true in the present day.
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The Skull’s Echo
Your protagonist stumbles upon a mystical skull that whispers prophecies of disaster, but nobody believes them until one prophecy comes true.
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Quantum Carousel
Create a suspenseful account of a protagonist who randomly time-travels every 24 hours.
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The Search for the Last Tree
Create a story where a group of survivors embark on a journey to find the world’s last living tree.
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The Abandoned Asylum Writing Prompt
Write a chilling tale of spending the night in an abandoned asylum, exploring its dark secrets.
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The Air Conditioner Revolt
Imagine if all the air conditioners in the world decided to go on strike during the hottest summer.
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Mountain Outlaws
Write a story about a group of individuals stranded in the wilderness after their plane crashes.
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Discovering an Antidote
Elaborate a storyline revolving around the desperate search for a cure.
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Into the Fishbowl
Imagine a world where fish rule the land and humanity is confined to small, water-filled bowls.
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The Secret Society
Engage in a story about a secret society that deals with supernatural threats, their trials and tribulations.
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The Strength in Weakness
Create a story about a superhuman who loses their strength and must navigate life without their powers.
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being Powerful
Imagine being born with superhuman strength but unable to control it.
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The Burden Bearer
Create a story where a character, burdened by their uncontrollable superhuman abilities, journeys to control it.
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When Powers Awaken
Write about a day in the life of a teenager who has just discovered their superhuman abilities.
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Galactic Hero
Write about a superhero who lives on a distant planet and has to deal with threats both on their planet and from others.
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Dual Identity Dilemma
Write about a superhero who struggles to balance their superhuman responsibilities with their earthly roles.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against them.
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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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Superhero Alter Ego
Create a superhero alter ego for yourself and describe their powers, costume, and mission.
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Global Crisis – Superhero’s Response
Construct a global crisis scenario and narrate your superhero’s response to it.
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Superhero Squad
Write about a group of superheroes from different worlds who are brought together to form a team.
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Battle Royale
Pen a compelling tale about superheroes from various settings compelled to battle each other in an interdimensional tournament.
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Intergalactic Altercation
Imagine a superhero from Earth transported to another planet and describe the conflicts they face.
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Hero of Hometown
Create a superhero whose sole purpose is to protect your hometown.
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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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Time-Traveling Train
You’re the conductor of a steam-powered locomotive that can travel through time.
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The Hutt’s Dilemma
Create a predicament faced by a Hutt crime lord and examine their decision-making process.
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Pot of Gold Quest
Craft a narrative about a journey to the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Doppelgänger On Assignment
An accomplished international spy discovers that their next assignment is to impersonate an ordinary civilian who happens to be their exact double.
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Behind Enemy Lines
Create a story about a field agent who ends up stranded behind enemy lines and must face their deepest fears.
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Magic Pumpkin Patch
Write about discovering a pumpkin patch where each pumpkin has a unique magical trait when carved.
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Eerie Pumpkin Carving
Write about a time when the face you carved into a pumpkin seemed to come alive.
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Terror in Time
A devastating horror event is fated to recur every 10 years in your character’s life.
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Stranded in the Storm
Narrate a situation where two strangers are obliged to seek shelter together from a turbulent storm.
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Journey to Mars
Imagine being selected for the first manned mission to Mars. Write about your experiences and emotions.
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Cosmic Odyssey
You’re a crew member on humanity’s first interstellar voyage. Describe key moments from this trip.
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Hidden World Inside The Library
Your character embarks on an extraordinary journey into an alternative universe after pulling out a specific book in the library.
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Inner Universe Exploration
Pen down about an aspect of your inner self that you rarely show to others.
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Bargaining with Sorrow
Describe what you wish you could change or do differently in the past.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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Forgotten Pacts and Haunting Consequences
Write a story about a forgotten deal with a mysterious figure resurfacing years later.
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Heroic Adventure
Imagine you’re a hero of a fantasy land. Describe a day in your life fighting off evil.
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New Blood Diet
Write about a vampire who decides to go against his bloodlust and become “vegetarian”.
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Silver Linings
Reflect on a significant crisis that you’ve experienced and identify the positive outcomes that emerged.
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Mid-Year Review
Imagine it’s halfway through the coming year and write about reviewing your progress on your New Year’s Resolution.
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Starship Astrolabe
Weave a story about the life and interactions aboard an interstellar spaceship venturing into unexplored galaxies.
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The Day with My Pet Dinosaur
Imagine having a pet dinosaur for a day, describe what you did together.
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Astro-Adventures
You’re the first kid astronaut being sent to Mars. Write a journal entry about your journey to and experience on Mars.
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Alien Yuletide Encounter
A curious alien entity visits Earth for the first time and experiences the unique phenomenon of Christmas firsthand.
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Time Traveling Santa
In a world where time travel exists, Santa Claus uses this technology to deliver presents. How does he manage it?
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Cursed Cybernetic Sorcerer
Propose a story about a sorcerer cursed to become a cyborg, gradually losing their magical capabilities as their body becomes more machine than human.
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Midnight Proposal Under Northern Lights
Narrate a story where the protagonist plans to propose their love under the Northern Lights.
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Fantasy Love Letter
Write a romantic story around a love letter received from a secret admirer in a fantasy setting.
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1)Cyber-Love Confusion
Write about a romantic relationship that begins online, and the understandings that occur amidst the lack of physical presence.
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Stepping into Another’s Shoes
Imagine you are the protagonist of your favourite fairy tale. How would you react to the challenges faced by the character?