207+ ‘Folklore’ Writing Prompts
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Resurrecting Legends
Dive into the history of vampire mythology and craft a unique origin story that explains how vampires came to exist.
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Spy Along the Kraken
Divert from the norm and craft a story revolving around an underwater spy mission involving the legendary sea-monster, the Kraken.
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Descend with the Leviathan
Construct a tale about a character who has the power to communicate with legendary sea creatures, and how this ability is utilized during a crisis.
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Forgotten Beings
Detail a story featuring creatures long lost in history, now surfacing to spread terror.
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Rekindling Lost Flames
Create a story of a supernatural being, previously believed to be a myth or a tale, who reappears in a modern city.
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Supernatural New Year’s Eve
Create a narrate about characters from the spiritual realm watching or participating in New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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The Northern Light Show
Imagine the story behind the beautiful display of Northern Lights in a Winter Wonderland.
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Snowfall Specters
Write a tale about supernatural experiences in a small town during a relentless winter.
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Profound Traditions
Explore a winter holiday tradition in your family that has deeper significance. Write about the roots of the tradition, how it has evolved over the years, and what makes it special.
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Latin American Lore
Craft a story based on the belief in the Chupacabra, a vampiric creature from Latin American folklore often associated with livestock deaths.
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Asian Anecdotes
Write a story where a Jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire) terrorizes a small village, throwing the peaceful community into chaos.
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Crimson Trails
A famous author moves into an old town only to discover that its folklore of a resident vampire might be real.
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The Vanishing Valentine
Every year, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, a particular person goes missing from town.
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Chasing Rainbows
Imagine you’re a little explorer set out to find the end of a rainbow. Describe your adventure.
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Myths and Blood
Describe how vampire myths and legends differ across the world and their significance.
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Critters and Creatures
Invent a unique creature, beast, or mythical being and describe its behaviors, capabilities, and impact on its ecosystem.
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Fantastic Folklore
Construct a story in which your character visits a foreign city and becomes entrapped in the local folklore.
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Phoenix Rising
Write a story where the main character experiences a difficult life event but uses it to rise stronger and wiser.
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Chasing the End of the Rainbow
Write a fictional account of someone trying to physically reach the end of a rainbow.
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Ancient Customs and Celebrations
Explore and describe ancient Irish traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Lore of the Golden Wealth
Write a fictional tale that explores the origin story of the Pot of Gold in Irish folklore.
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Leprechaun Lore
Create a narrative around a mischievous leprechaun and their antics during St. Patrick’s day.
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Monstrous Altercation
Write about a character who acquires their superpowers through a confrontation with a monster from myth or folklore.
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Rainbow Connection
Craft a toast exploring the connections between the themes of rainbows, luck, and joy on St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Hoodie Phantom
A quiet small town is spooked by the appearance of a mysterious figure in a hoodie seen only at twilight.
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Fact or Fiction – St. Patrick’s Color
Explore the lesser-known fact that St. Patrick’s original associated color was not green, but blue.
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Fabled Shamrocks
Write about the significance of the three-leaf shamrock in Irish folklore and its connection with St. Patrick.
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St. Patrick’s Day Legend: Snakes
Write a fictional tale in which you become St. Patrick, ridding Ireland of snakes.
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Guardian of the Gold
Imagine yourself assigned the task of guarding a Leprechaun’s pot of gold. Document your experience.
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Leprechaun Origins
Write a fictional origin story for leprechauns, the legendary creatures of Irish folklore.
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Wolves of October
A chilling story about a small village that experiences strange happenings every October night.
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Haunting of Honeysuckle Lane
Devise a tale centered around the oldest house in a small town, said to be haunted. What ingriguing or chilling tales does it hold?
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Yuletide Myths Unraveled
Write about a lesser-known Christmas folklore or myth and discuss the value it adds to the festive season.
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The Magic of Mistletoe
Pen down a fictional narrative about the magical properties of Mistletoe during Christmas.
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Interdimensional North Pole
Consider the North Pole not as an earthly place, but as part of a different dimension only accessible on Christmas Eve.
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Climate Change Impact
Delve into how severe climate change might have forced Santa and his operation to adapt.
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The Witness Tree
Write a story centered around a haunted tree that’s been the silent observer of a small town’s history, spinning tales of its supernatural experiences.
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Lore Keeper’s Diary
Write from the perspective of a scholar who tirelessly documents the narratives and folklore of their world.
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Indigenous Spook Tales
Tell a tale of an ancient site in a remote area believed to be haunted by spirits of indigenous people.
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Winter Folklore
Compose a myth or a legend associated with the winter season, using elements of fantasy and imagination.
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Evil Twin
Spin a story about a person who discovers they have a doppelganger with sinister intentions.
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Veiled in Tradition
In a small town, an ancient prophecy predicts a disaster but is dismissed as folklore until eerie signs start becoming a reality.
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The Mystical Landscape
Choose a picture of a landscape and spin a story that brings out the magic in the mundane.
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Leprechaun’s Landscape
Create a poem from the perspective of a leprechaun surveying the Irish landscapes.
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Legacy of the Jack-o-Lantern
Re-imagine the origin story of the creepy Jack-o-Lantern and its menacing grin.
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Harvest Moon Magic
Imagine being able to make a wish on the October Harvest Moon. What would you wish for and why?
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Harvest Moon Magic
Craft a narrative centered around the mystical influences of a harvest moon on the farming community.
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Unseen October Guest
Write a story about a mysterious, unseen entity that arrives each October and affects the lives of the residents in strange ways.
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Phantom of the Fall Festival
Write a short story about a mysterious figure seen only during the annual October fall festival.
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Mythic Beast Protector
A legendary beast has awoken from a centuries-long slumber and becomes a protector of the world.
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Starry Sky Stories
Create a folklore or legend inspired by the constellations visible from your home.
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Catlore and Superstitions
Research, explore and write a short story or poem based around cat mythology, folklore or superstitions.
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Secret Whispers in the Attic
Craft a story about discovering an ancient spirit residing in your home’s dusty attic.
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Celestial Stories
Narrate a story based on the ancient folklore that explains the formation of celestial bodies.
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Whispers of the Woods
Take an existing folklore involving human-animal transformations and weave a rich narrative around it.
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Forbidden Folklore
Write a tale focusing on the forbidden or taboo aspects of a well-known folk tale or mythology.
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Lost Legends
Imagine discovering a neglected piece of folklore from an extinct civilization. Bring it to life through your narrative.
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Green Titan
Write about a mythical Green Titan who appears every Earth day to rectify the wrongs done to nature.
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Folklore Origins of the End
In a routine archaeological expedition, an ancient artifact said to hold a powerful curse is accidentally activated, triggering the zombie apocalypse.
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Ghostly Maritime Tales
Create a chilling ghost tale set in the high seas or an abandoned coastal town.
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Doppelgänger Danger
Write a thrilling murder mystery involving a victim’s evil doppelgänger who emerges after their death.
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The Haunting on Main Street
Write about a small town where a series of gruesome murders that occur seem to be tied to the local ghost story.
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Mountain’s Mystique
Write a mythical tale that explains how your favorite mountain range was created.
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The Disappearing Folklore
One day, all fairy tales and legends are wiped from people’s memories leaving characters to piece together the forgotten lore.
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March Hare Mystique
Write a short piece where you are a March Hare engaged in an intriguing adventure.
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Fountain Sword – The Blade of Reverie
Write about a fabled sword that can bring the wielder’s deepest dreams and nightmares into reality.
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The Man Behind the Myths
Remove the cloak of myth and legend, and write about a day in the life of St. Patrick the man.
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Fairy by Night
Write a story about a fairy tale creature who transforms into a figure from a piece of folklore under certain circumstances.
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Unprecedented Adventure
Create a narrative featuring traditional fairy tale characters in a folklore setting.
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Enchanted Folk Life
Write a fairy tale based on an existing piece of folklore from a culture other than your own.
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Haunted Happenings
Write a first-person journal entry documenting a chilling encounter at a haunted house.
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Ceremonial Beginnings
Write a story where traditional New Year’s ceremonies hold a magical or supernatural power.
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Under the Blood Moon
Envision a rural town where a group of elder witches enact a dark ritual under every blood moon.
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Folklore Reimagined
Rewrite the history of four-leaf clovers. How would you explain their magical significance in an alternate universe?
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Whispers of the Clover Field
Imagine you can hear the secret conversations of four-leaf clovers. What are they discussing?
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Irish Myth and Folklore Exploration
Write about how you’d come to learn about Irish mythology, folklore, and superstitions during your imaginary trip to Ireland.
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The Selkie’s Seal Coat
Write a story that incorporates the legend of the Selkie – a creature that lives as a seal in the sea but becomes a human on land once it removes its seal skin.
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Deep in the Faerie Forest
Create a tale centered around the Irish mythological idea of the Faerie ring, and what happens when your character stumbles upon one.
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Banshee Wail
Your protagonist hears the wail of a Banshee – an omen of death in Irish folklore. How does he/she react?
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Giants in Ireland
Write a story inspired by the legend of the Giant’s Causeway and its creator, Finn MacCool.
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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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Urban Myth Reimagined
Create an engaging story based on a local urban myth or legend, set in contemporary times.
