35+ ‘Foreshadowing’ Writing Prompts
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Plot Twist Prediction
Recall a book which had a major plot twist and write how you would have predicted the twist earlier in…
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A Secret Love
Explore a story where two characters are in love but can’t or won’t admit it to anyone, including themselves.
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The Broken Mirror
Pen down a narrative where an unusual event is a harbinger of a tumultuous future.
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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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Symbols of Foreshadowing
Describe a symbolic act or item that takes on considerable importance as the narrative advances.
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Portents and Predicaments
Write a short piece including a prediction, sign or portent that hint about an upcoming disaster or tragedy.
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Foreshadowing in an Innocent Gesture
Describe a seemingly innocuous act that becomes significant later in the tale.
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Hidden Truths
Write a story where the protagonist is trying to uncover a secret that the reader already knows.
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Memento Mori
Pen a sinister story about a serial killer who leaves a unique signature at every crime scene.
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Time Travel Target
Imagine a detective with the ability to time travel who must solve the murder of their future self.
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Enigma of the Heirloom
You discover an ancient family heirloom that isn’t what it seems. Write about the secrets it holds.
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Lost in the Library
Imagine you are trapped in the library overnight and discover a secret passage. Describe what you find.
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The Mysterious Letter
What would you do if you found an anonymous letter offering a cryptic clue to find a hidden treasure at…
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Unexpected Twist
Write about a villain who was introduced late into the story, but whose influence permeated the whole narrative.
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The Misinterpreted Prophecy
Craft a story where a prophecy is misinterpreted, completely changing the course of events when its actual meaning is revealed.
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A Ripple in Normality
Introduce a subtle shift in a character’s routine that implies a significant change or event will soon disrupt their life.
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Echoes from the Future
Write a dream or premonition one of your characters experiences which suggest trouble lying ahead.
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Whispers of a Coming Storm
Describe a seemingly insignificant moment that subtly hints at a major upcoming conflict in your story.
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Hidden Protagonist
Craft a flash fiction focusing on a secondary character, only to reveal in the final lines that they were the…
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Groundhog Day Wonder
Craft a story based around Groundhog Day foreshadowing an unusual event for the upcoming year.
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The Haunting Melody
Write about a creepy song or melody and how it evokes a sense of doom or unease in a character.
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The Persistent Nightmare
Detail a recurring nightmare that one of your characters is having, hinting subtly at a real horror to come.
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Footsteps in the Fog
Describe a moment where a character hears footsteps behind them on a foggy night, detailing their speculation on the approaching…
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Shadows of the Past
Write a scene in which an individual discovers an object from their past that suggests an impending dark event.
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Blooming Dark Orchid
Write about a charming protagonist who, bit by bit, is revealed to be the villain.
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The Unseen Enemy
Create a narrative where the antagonist remains a mystery until the end, misleading the protagonist and readers.
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Race Against Time
Write about a character who has to complete a daunting task against a ticking clock.
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Flash Forward
Conclude the story with a drastic time leap into the future, providing an unexpected glimpse of the characters’ fate.
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Unexpected Twist
Craft a story with an unexpected ending that completely changes the readers’ understanding of the entire narrative.
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Layering the Past
Write a prologue that reveals a significant event from your protagonist’s past that still haunts them.
