1410+ ‘Fear’ Writing Prompts
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Forbidden Love
Write a story about a vampire attracted to a human. Both struggle to suppress their feelings due to societal expectations,…
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Timeless Love
Marrying the genres of romance and mystery, write about a vampire detective who falls for a suspect who seems universally…
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Daylight Liaison
Imagine a vampire detective forced to work with a human partner during the day, breaking many of the traditional vampire…
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In the Eyes of Humans
Write about a vampire detective who is called on to solve a string of mysterious human murders that have all…
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Love Letters from the Frontline
Write a series of love letters sent between a soldier and their significant other during wartime.
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The Soldier’s Letter
Create a fictional letter from a soldier in World War II, writing to his beloved on Valentine’s Day.
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Classroom Valentine’s
Narrate the experience of distributing Valentine’s Day cards in class and the accompanying emotions.
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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Virtual Nightmare
A technophobe is trapped in a virtual reality game that eerily mirrors their worst fears.
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Digital Ghost
Write a tale about a malevolent digital entity haunting the protagonist through different technological devices.
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Facing Fears
Write about a time you were truly frightened, describe the emotions you felt and how you dealt with that fear.
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Lexicon of Lament
Write a piece on the psychological impact of horror, using precise and distinct words.
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Terrifying Terminology
Create a short horror story using ten new uncommon or underused horror terms.
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Sinister Bedtime Stories
Describe a frightening bedtime story that gave you sleepless nights during your childhood.
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The Lost Playground
Describe an eerie experience at your favorite childhood playground that changed the way you perceived playtime.
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Shadows in the Corner
Write a story about an unsettling occurrence that your parents dismissed as children’s imagination.
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Inescapable Destiny
Tell a story where a character tries to avoid a prophecy only to walk right into it.
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The Key to Imagination
Imagine coming across an old, rusted key and write a story about what it opens.
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Whispers of All Hallows’ Eve
Recount an unforgettable Halloween night, focusing on the emotions it brought forth and why it was significant.
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Haunted Mindscape
A traumatic event from the past haunts the protagonist as they try to make sense of a current problematic situation.
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Labyrinth of Fear
Weave a story about an amusement park based on people’s deepest fears, where guests confront and overcome their fear.
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Puppeteers of Nightmare
Construct a story where an individual can manipulate other people’s fears and uses this power selectively.
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Creeping Shadows of the Mind
Write a tale about an average character with an irrational fear and follows the character as they confront it head…
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Harvesting the Night
Write about the origin of the vampire’s inherent connection with darkness and night.
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Haunted House Rules
A family moving into a haunted house must negotiate certain rules with the resident ghosts.
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The Shadow’s Screams
Describe a recognizable, everyday sound that suddenly becomes terrifying in a different context.
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Heading South for Winter
Write a story from the perspective of a bird preparing for its first migration.
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The Feelings Behind My Tears
Write about a time when you cried, detailing the emotions that caused the tears.
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Revived from Ice
Write from the perspective of a prehistoric creature, magically revived from a block of ice.
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Puzzle Of The Paranormal
Delve into a haunting mystery that seems inexplicable only to be revealed with a chillingly rational explanation.
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Urban Legend Origins
Write a fictional narrative explaining the creation of a well-known urban legend or myth.
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Farmhouse Fortress
Stranded in an isolated farmhouse, your group braves against the zombie onslaught.
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Dark Tunnel Despair
Your group is stuck in an underground tunnel system with both ends blocked by zombies.
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One Last Letter
Craft a final letter that a passenger on Titanic pens to a loved one, knowing they won’t survive.
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The Wording on the Wall
Imagine you’re a passenger who stumbles upon a prediction of the Titanic’s fate scrawled in hidden corner of the ship.
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The Biological Rebellion
In a world where replacing body parts with advanced bio-tech is the norm, write about a group of ‘purists’ rebelling…
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Seal Of Memories
Conjure a tale where a superhero physically locks away their traumatic memories to cope.
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Power of Implied Violence
Write about a situation where violence is imminent, but not yet occurred. Paint the fear and tension without physical actions.
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Fragments of a Fractured Mind
Create a character who suffers from a mental illness, causing hallucinations or delusions, and these visions inspire dread in the…
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Lifetime Paradox
Imagine a character encounters a ghost from the future, warning them of their own impending doom.
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Wooly Mammoth Encounter
Draft a thrilling encounter between a tribe of early humans and a woolly mammoth.
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The Perfect Dive
Illustrate a specific moment where you dived into a lake or swimming pool during summer.
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Hidden Behind The Mask
Write about a mysterious masked stranger who crash lands into a high-society masquerade party hosted by an aristocratic woman. The…
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The Watchful Phantom
Detail a story where a person is haunted by an invisible entity that seems to intervene only when a disaster…
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The Numbers Game
Write about a protagonist who starts noticing a repeating string of numbers in their day to day life, leading to…
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Marked For Death
Create a tale of a protagonist who discovers they have 24 hours to live—owing to a deadly prediction. How will…
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The Lone Island
Stuck on a deserted island, your character comes across traces of inhabitance. Develop a story revealing the chilling history behind…
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Night Shift Mystery
Set in a sleepy, late-night store, your character interacts with a string of peculiar customers, gradually suspecting that they aren’t…
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Elevator Suspense
Write a flash fiction piece about three individuals who get stuck in an elevator, each hiding secrets that start to…
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Mysterious Forest
Write a story about a journey into a mysterious forest and the unexpected discoveries made therein.
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Deadly Silence
Write a narrative centered around a hushed zombie elimination mission.
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Secret Battles
Elaborate on the mental toll of leading a double life and ponder on the emotional battles a superhero’s alter ego…
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The Benevolent Monarch
Picture a king or queen who rules not by fear or force, but by love and compassion.
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Galileo’s Apprentice
You are an apprentice of the infamous astronomer, Galileo Galilei, when he is accused of heresy.
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Living with Fear
Write about a character who battles constant fear in a world dominated by zombies.
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The Unseen Villain
In your horror story, the real villain isn’t the haunted house or the creepy neighbor, but something much less tangible.
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Road Less Traveled
Detail a decision where you had to let go of the popular choice to pursue your dreams.
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Releasing Bottled Feelings
Write a letter to someone you’ve always wanted to forget, but never could.
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Unveiling the Mask
Imagine a stereotypical villain who reveals a shockingly sympathetic side to their character. How do they maintain their terrifying facade…
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Eternal Night’s Lantern
Imagine yourself as a solitary explorer experiencing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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Curing the Apocalypse
Write a narrative about a potential cure being found after years of survival.
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Letters from the Iron Curtain
Write a series of letters from a person living behind the Iron Curtain to a loved one in the West.
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Defecting Dancers
Imagine you are a renowned ballet dancer in the USSR during the Cold War, struggling with the decision to defect…
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Illuminating Silent Thoughts
Describe an instance when you had to conceal a secret or withhold your feelings in your childhood.
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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Invisible Threat
Your character is trapped in an unknown location, and an unseen menace is stalking them.
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Devious Deception
Imagine a scenario where everyone around the main character seems to hide a secret.
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Shadow Stalker
Write a story where the protagonist is not sure if they are being followed or it’s just their paranoia.
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The Cursed Saviour
Detail a story where the prophesied saviour of a fantasy world is a figure of immense dread and fear.