1410+ ‘Fear’ Writing Prompts
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The Fallen Hero
Write about a beloved superhero who loses their powers and must find a way to continue protecting their city.
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Unseen Affections
The protagonist is secretly in love with his/her best friend, but is too afraid to confess. Spin this classic trope into a unique story.
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Nightmares Come Alive
Develop a chilling narrative where the protagonist’s nightmares have started to manifest in real life.
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Cursed House
Write a story about a family moving into a new house, which they slowly start suspecting might be cursed.
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Footsteps in the Attic
Your character is alone at home when they suddenly hear footsteps from the attic.
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Whispers in the Forest
Write a story involving a forest that communicates with its inhabitants, but the whispers of the trees hold a dark secret.
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Midnight Rendezvous with A Ghost
Write a story about meeting a ghost at midnight and the interactions that follow.
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Mythical Creatures, Hidden Realms
Incorporate mythical creatures into your story that your hero encounters during their quest.
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Tavern Talk in the Middle Ages
Write a story centered around a Tavern in the middle ages during times of plague.
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Lost in Amazonia
You are part of a scientific expedition that goes horribly wrong, and you’re stranded in the Amazon rainforest. What happens next?
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Lonely Alaskan Survivor
Imagine you find yourself alone in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. How do you survive and get back to civilization?
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Whispering Shadows
Write a story about a girl who sees shadows as protectors and confidants as they whisper words of comfort and advice.
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The Terracotta Gardener
Write on a man with a green thumb, who brings terracotta statues to life through his magical gardening.
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The Soul Collector
Narrate a chilling tale about a strange object thought to be mere junk until it’s discovered it has been amassing souls for centuries.
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Ghostly Possessions
Write about an innocent child’s toy that inexplicably starts displaying disturbing, paranormal activities.
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Dystopian Utopia
Your characters live in a seemingly perfect society, but soon discover its sinister underside.
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Resistance Against the Regime
Envision a character opposing a tyrannical government in a dystopian society.
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Blizzard Bound
A historical fiction about people stranded in a locomotive during a fierce snowstorm in the 1800s.
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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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The Watcher
Your protagonist realizes they’re being followed, but the person always disappears before they get a good look.
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Parcel of Fear
The protagonist receives an anonymous package containing an item tied to their worst fear and a cryptic note.
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Deception in Reflection
The main character suddenly discovers that the reflection in the mirror no longer replicates their actions accurately.
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Midnight Phone Call
Start your narrative with a phone call that arrives at the stroke of midnight and disrupts the protagonist’s peaceful night.
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Rewriting History
Imagine yourself in a historical event of your choice and depict your emotional journey.
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Lost in the Woods
Write a tale of a hiker encountering strange entities while lost in a dense forest.
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Deserted Town
Tell the tale of a group of friends who stumble upon an abandoned town which comes alive with creepy occurrences at night.
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Forgotten Cellar
Compose a chilling narrative about someone discovering a hidden cellar in their home, filled with strange and terrifying artifacts.
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Whispers in the Night
Write a story where a character begins hearing voices at night that no one else can hear.
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Maze of Darkness
Frame a story where the protagonist is trapped in a pitch-black maze, out to confront their fear of darkness and claustrophobia.
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Terror of Mirrors
Create a narrative on a character who is petrified of mirrors, fearing they reflect an alternate, sinister world.
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Haunted House
Narrate a story focusing on someone who willingly moves into a reportedly haunted house.
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Shadow of the Unknown
Write a story revolving around a character that becomes terrified of darkness after an unknown tragic event.
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The Accused Innocent
Create a story where the wrongly accused main character must analyze a crime scene they happened upon to prove their innocence.
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Hallways of Hesitation
A newly discovered, unexplored hallway in the protagonist’s house promises mystery and danger.
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Midnight Murmurs
Create a narrative where the protagonist begins to hear voices at midnight that provide eerie predictions.
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Return of the Mythical Beast
Imagine a world where a mythical creature makes an unexpected reappearance.
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Journey Through a Jungle
Imagine being lost in a dense, wild jungle. Detail your survival skills, encounters with wildlife, and eventual rescue.
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Unseen Magnitude
Consider an ant contemplating the size of a human. Now, imagine yourself contemplating something of much larger scale.
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Dream Essence
Craft a poem inspired by the feelings a dream left you with rather than its specific content.
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Brushstrokes of Emotion
Pen a poem that depicts a particular emotion, characterized by rich, descriptive imageries.
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Facing The Fear
Develop a chapter in which your character has to confront a fear that has haunted them for years.
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Streetlight Spirits
A story centered around streetlights that hold the spirits of those who’ve passed on when they flicker.
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Overcoming The Monster
Describe a scene in which your character must face and overcome their biggest fear.
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Final Moments Abound
Write a scene where your character believes they are experiencing their last moments.
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Overcoming Fear
Describe a character’s journey towards confronting and overcoming their deepest fear.
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Forgotten Cargo
Your protagonist discovers a mysterious package at their doorstep, addressed to the previous tenant.
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‘The Faceless Stalker’
Imagine your main character is being watched and followed by a faceless, unknown entity.
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main character’s life, choices and relationships?
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Emotional Journey
Write a potent scene that marks a significant emotional transformation for your character.
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The Protagonist’s Fear
Write about your protagonist’s greatest fear and how it acts as a motivator or hurdle in their journey.
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Secrets of a Celebrity Bodyguard
Write about a day in the life of a celebrity bodyguard, detailing the unique experiences and challenges they face.
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Birth of a New Chapter
Write about the moment you first held your child, or if you do not have children, a moment when a new life entered your world.
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Deserted City
Describe the feeling of walking through a deserted city, past abandoned skyscrapers and empty parks.
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Lost at Sea
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Describe your first day and the steps you take to survive.
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Dialogue in a Dark Room
Create a dialogue between two characters who are in a dark room and cannot see each other.
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Stairway to Suspense
Write a story that begins with a character discovering a hidden staircase in their home that they never knew about.
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Shadowy Companions
Imagine a storyline where the protagonist constantly feels watched, yet finds no one when they look around.
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Imprisoned in Paintings
Develop a story about a character who can venture into the world of paintings, only to realize that an evil entity does not want them to leave.
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Sentence of the Cursed Pen
Write a tale where anything the main character writes with a cursed pen comes to life, but invariably with bone-chilling consequences.
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House of Forgotten Whispers
Write about a protagonist inheriting an old, haunted mansion filled with voices only they can hear.
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Hidden Love
Develop a plot in which one character has been in love with their best friend for years, but has been too afraid to confess.
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Letters from the Front Line
During World War II, write a series of letters from a soldier on the frontline to their loved ones at home.
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Vikings Voyage
Engage in a Viking’s first journey across the sea. How does he/she/they feel about leaving home and exploring unknown lands?
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Coming to Motherhood/Fatherhood
Write about the day when you first held your newborn child and how it radically changed your world.
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Twilight Town Terror
Write a thriller narrative about a town that experiences unexplainable events every twilight.