535+ ‘Fantasy’ Writing Prompts
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“My Imaginary Kingdom”
Design an imaginary kingdom or world and describe the fantastic characters, magical creatures, and strange landscapes you would find there.
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The Day of Role-Reversal
Pretend that for one day, you become the parent and your parents become the kids. Write about this experience.
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My Magical Friend
Imagine a magical, friendly creature has entered your life. Describe that creature in detail.
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Fantasy Pet Store
If you owned a pet store for mythical creatures, what kind of animals would you sell?
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Shadow Guardians
Write about the existence of unseen supernatural beings who discreetly protect humans from harm’s way.
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Lost Child Adventures
Write a fantasy-themed adventure story where you are searching for your lost inner child in a fantastical landscape.
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Fabled Fantasy Land
Imagine a brand new world for a children’s book. Describe it in vivid detail and enumerate what makes it different from our world.
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Magical Friend from Mars
Write your own imaginary story about a mysterious friend from Mars who visits you in your dreams.
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Adventures with an Ancestor
Pen down the exciting adventures you could see yourself having if you traveled back in time to meet an adventurous ancestor.
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Dancing in the Pumpkin Patch
Write a whimsical story about a nightly gathering of magical creatures in a pumpkin patch.
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Journey to Chocolate Land
Dream about visiting a candy-filled world, everything from trees to animals is made of chocolate. What would you do?
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Magical Forest Adventure
Imagine you’ve stumbled into a magical forest filled with strange creatures and enchanted items. Write about your thrilling journey.
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Pandemonium in Pokémon
Imagine a world where Pokémon aren’t friendly companions or powerful allies, but horrifying, unstoppable beasts.
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Film Noir Fantasia
Craft a tale that combines the moodiness and mystery of film noir with elements of high fantasy.
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Hidden Kingdom Underneath
Write a story about an advanced, hidden civilization living right beneath the world’s greatest cities.
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An Unusual Day at School
Imagine arriving at school, only to discover all the teachers have been replaced by your favourite cartoon characters. What happens next?
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Mismatched Prophecies
Imagine a prophecy that triggres hilarious consequences instead of dire peril. What does the prophecy actually say, and what are its comical results?
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Mystical Miscommunications
Everyone knows a spell’s success relies heavily on the correct pronunciation. Write a story where the smallest mispronounciation of a magic spell causes comically disastrous effects.
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Leprechaun’s Gold
Imagine you’ve found the end of a rainbow and come across a leprechaun’s pot of gold. What happens next?
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A Magical Art Class
Draw the most magical and weird tool you would find in a magical art class; write a short story about this magical class.
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Terrifying Town of Torments
Create a small town, where horrifying events occur regularly and are considered normal.
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Mayan Prophecy Revived
Imagine a modern-day archaeologist accidentally triggering an ancient Mayan prophecy due to an artifact.
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Leprechaun-Pocalypse
Imagine a world where the leprechauns’ ‘pot of gold’ turns out to be a doomsday device, and a mischievous leprechaun accidentally triggers it.
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Awakening The Ancients
In a world facing an imminent apocalypse, only long-sleeping giants can save humanity.
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Hero’s Dark Secret
Write a story where the hero of your fantasy world harbors a dark secret that could destroy everything they fight for.
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Unconventional Heroes
Craft a story about a protagonist whose physicality doesn’t match the typical “hero” image.
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The Unsuspecting Heroine
Write about an ordinary woman who discovers she’s the heir to a magical lineage.
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The Tortured Mage
A powerful wizard is haunted by the ghastly apparitions of those he wronged in his quest for magical dominion.
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Beware the Mirrors
Imagine a world where reflections hold the power to unleash the horror that lurks within the souls of the people.
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The Forgotten Kingdom
Imagine a world where goblins are the noble rulers, guiding their kingdom with justice and wisdom.
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Cursed Antiquity
Write a chilling tale about a cursed antique piece whose spiritual owner haunts anyone who claims it.
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Whispering Library
Craft a tale of a quiet, old library that comes alive with the whispers of ghosts at night.
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Unraveling Mystery of Forgotten Artifacts
Design a narrative around a character who unearths an ancient artifact, leading to unexpected consequences.
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The Zookeeper Diaries
Imagine you’re the zookeeper of a magical zoo where animals have secret skills or powers. Write about your daily experiences.
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The Super Animal
Write about an animal who has superpowers. What are its powers, and what does it do with them?
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Alien Visitors
Imagine if an alien landed in your backyard! Describe the alien and their spaceship, and write a story about what happens next.
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First Fantasy Football Tournament
Write about your first experience in participating in a fantasy football league.
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Foodie Superhero
Imagine you’re a superhero whose powers are all related to food. Write about your typical day.
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Beast Creation Workshop
Design a brand new fantasy beast, complete with physical characteristics, abilities, habitats, and cultural significance.
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Enigmatic Market Square
Describe an exotic marketplace set in a far-off land and craft a storyline around a unique object found there.
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The Day I Became Invisible
Narrate an experience about a day when you became invisible and could do anything you wanted.
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Beloved Animal
Write a story about your favorite animal, real or imaginary. Why is this your special choice?
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Magical Mistletoe Moment
In a fantasy realm, write about a magical mistletoe that grants a wish of finding true love.
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Mythical Creatures Come Alive
Imagine having a pet unicorn or a dragon. Write about a typical day spent with your mythical pet.
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The Bouquet’s Tale
Picturize a scenario where an aging bouquet tells the tale of a love that was lost.
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The Magic Schoolbus
If a magical school bus pulled up outside your school one day, where would it take you and what would you learn?
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The Secret Under the Bed
Compose a narrative about discovering a secret under your bed that changes everything.
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Secret Superpower
If you discovered that you had a magical power one day, what would it be and what would you do with it?
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The Magic Paintbrush
You have a magic paintbrush that can bring anything you draw to life. How and for what would you use it?
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Tamed Dragon Ride
One day you wake up to find a dragon in your backyard waiting to be tamed. What happens next?
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Becoming the Hero
Write about being transported into your favorite fantasy book or videogame as the main hero.
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Mystic Stones of Power
Write a story where you find a set of ancient, magical stones that grant different powers.
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Secret Door in the School
Write about discovering a hidden door in your school that leads to a magical world.
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Portray a Real Hero vs a Fantasy Hero
Write about a real-life hero, such as a teacher or a policeman, and then create a fantasy hero with super-powers.
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Lost in a Forest vs Lost in a Mall
Describe getting lost in a fantasy enchanted forest and also write about the experience of being lost in a shopping mall.
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Dragon’s Friend vs Real Pet
Write two stories, one about an imaginary pet dragon and another about your real-life pet.
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Mystic November Shadows
Imagine a world where the lengthening November shadows aren’t just a play of light, but possess a life of their own. Write a story centered on these sentient shadows.
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Dynasty of the Phantasmal Phoenix
Write a tale about an ethereal phoenix that reincarnates once every millennium and a royal lineage’s destiny tied to the creature.
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Stealth Scrolls Quest
In a world of elves, an ancient set of scrolls containing mysterious instructions has been stolen. Your protagonist, a skilled elven detective, is on the case.
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Enigma of the Ethereal Island
A haunted island holds a centuries-old secret. Your protagonist, a fantasy creature, arrives to unravel it.
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Dragon Whisperer
Write about a protagonist living in a world where dragons are enslaved and they have the unique ability to communicate with them.
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Quest for the Lost Kingdom
Write a brief tale about a royal heir’s journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.
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Dwarfland Engineer
You’re a dwarf tasked with creating a new piece of technology or infrastructure that could change your subterranean society.
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Spellbound Society
Write a story based around a secret society of witches and wizards who live among us, unbeknownst to the public.
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Hidden Realm Underneath the City
Imagine a hidden kingdom that exists beneath the streets of a modern bustling city.
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Creature of the Unknown
Design a completely new fantasy creature and describe its characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and special abilities.
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Quest for the Lost Kingdom
A group of ragtag adventurers is drawn together by the promise of hidden treasure, but instead, they stumble upon the map to a lost civilization.
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The Super-Power within Family
Imagine if your family collectively had a superpower, what would it be? How would it be used?
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Quest for the Lost Crown
Create a tale about a brave hero venturing into the unknown to retrieve a lost crown.
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Crypto Creatures
Write about you encountering a mythical creature that you believed only existed in fables.
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Fact vs Fantasy
Write a story where characters navigate between the real world and a fantasy world. How do they differentiate the two?
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Unseen Lifeforms
Imagine a popular creature like a unicorn, dragon, or mermaid was just discovered. How does the world react, and what role do you play in these events?
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Blood Alley
An urban legend of your creation haunts a particular alley in the city, pursuing those who dare to cross it after sundown.