535+ ‘Fantasy’ Writing Prompts
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Realm Creation
Imagine yourself as an architect of a unique fantasy world and describe its grandeur in detail.
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Sirens of the Deep
Spin a story around the alluring, dangerous creatures that live in the abyss and their interactions with those above.
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Keeper of the Abyss
Conjure a tale of a character who has been cursed/assigned to guard the abyss and what happens when an unexpected visitor arrives.
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The Forlorn Fortress
Write about a kingdom that exists entirely within an abysmal, gloomy, bottomless ditch and its inhabitants.
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The Sacrificial Abyss
Write about a hero or heroine who must make a perilous journey into an abyss to make a monumental sacrifice.
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Midnight Muse
The first line of your creative piece should be, “At the strike of midnight, a whimsical muse descended upon him.”
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Magic Letters
Craft a story about a person who discovers they can influence reality by writing letters.
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Worldly Wonder
Imagine you’re a traveller from a parallel universe and you’ve just discovered Earth. Write about your experiences, observations and interactions.
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Transported to a Fantasy World
You suddenly find yourself in a magical fantasy realm. What happens next?
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Parallel Paradox
Conceive an alluring plot where your main character gets the ability to exist in two parallel worlds, yet altering an event in one world has severe consequences in the other.
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Shifted Realm
Describe an ordinary person’s day-to-day life after they have been transported into a fantasy world.
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Prompt Chameleon
Pick a writing prompt and showcase how it can be interpreted differently across various genres or formats.
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Venturing into Fantasy
Imagine a young peasant girl has been chosen to rescue her kingdom from a malevolent sorceress.
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Mythical Creature Encounter
Craft a tale about encountering a mythical creature in your own neighborhood.
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Mythical Creatures in My Backyard
Write a story where a mythical creature comes to live in your backyard.
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Escape Route
Imagine you are stuck in a locked room and your only means of escape is through a mysterious portal. What happens next?
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Fantastical Creatures’ Convention
Imagine that all mythological and fantasy creatures from various cultures and books come together for a grand convention. Write about this event and detail the interactions.
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Gateway of Memories
You found a door in your house that you’ve never noticed before. Where does it lead?
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Memory Rewritten
Imagine having the power to rewrite one memory from your past. Which memory would you choose, and how will you change it?
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Shifted Shadows
What if your own shadow was a sentient being living in a parallel reality? Write about a day from its perspective.
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Door to the Unseen Reality
Envision stumbling upon a secret door in your home that leads to a different realm. Where does it lead, and what do you discover there?
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Swapping the Mundane
Imagine one common object in your everyday life had a magical twist. What is it, and how does it transform your existence?
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Family in Wonderland
Picture your dream family as inhabitants of a fantasy world or a far-off future. Describe this world and your family’s role in it.
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Fantasy Family Meetup
Pick any historical figures, celebrities, or fictional characters to create your dream family. Why did you choose them and what role do they play?