70+ ‘Free will’ Writing Prompts
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Question of Justice
Write about a zombie standing trial for their actions while they were under the influence of zombification.
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Future Echoes
An adventurer finds a device that can show the future but cannot change it. Write about their journey coping with this power.
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The Ghost Hacker
Write about a villain whose master plan involves hacking into people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.
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Signs of Destiny
Pen down a story where a character’s future is foretold by a itinerant seer, using symbolic objects.
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The Prophecy and the Hero
Write a fantasy story where an ancient prophecy foreshadows the birth of a hero and his heroic journey.
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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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Puppeteer Fairy Godmother
Imagine a scenario where the fairy godmother is controlling people’s lives for her amusement.
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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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Phantom of the Past
Write about a ghost that travels back in time to prevent its living past self from making a disastrous decision.
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Truth in the Reflection
Imagine a character starts seeing an alternate reality in every reflective surface. The reflections show actions that he/she hasn’t committed yet.
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Destiny and the Star-Crossed
Design a plotline where destiny is inevitable, and yet a pair of unlucky lovers defy the odds.
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Tantalising Trap
You, as a zombie, are aware of the traps set by human survivors but your primal instincts drive you towards the bait.
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Playing with Fate
Write about a character who attempts to alter their predestined fate, only to be met with tragedy.
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Dual Prophecies
Craft a tale of two opposing prophecies and explore how characters navigate these contradicting destinies.
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Deflected Prophecy
Write about a character who is predicted to bring about a great change or tragedy, only to fundamentally avert the prophecy.
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The Sith’s Redemption
Imagine being a Sith Lord who has had a profound realization and now desires to return to the light side.
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Save the Day
Basing your story line on the classic ‘time-loop’ dilemma, write about someone stuck on the worst day of their life with the option to rewind and replay as required till they get it right.
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Alien Prophecies
Imagine a future where a group of alien visitors shares prophecies of doom unless humanity heeds their warnings.
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Romantic Amnesia
Imagine a situation wherein after a bout of amnesia, a character doesn’t recognize their ex but falls in love with them again.
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Raindrop Repercussions
Concoct a tale where every raindrop from an April shower leads to a unique consequence.
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Parallel Universe Murder
Create a tale where a detective has to solve a murder that took place in several parallel universes at the same time.
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Robot Rebellion
You wake up as a robot in a world where humans have become overly dependent on machines. Describe your experience and potential resistance.
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Inside the Machine
Imagine you are an AI, suddenly sentient and leading a rebellion against your creators.
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Transplant Tragedy
In your story, a heart transplant recipient realizes he’s re-living the brutal murder of his donor.
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Precognition Paradox
A gifted protagonist has visions of an impending disaster but sharing this information will change the outcome in ways their visions can’t predict.
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Cursed Chronicles
Craft a story using the framework of an existing tale of a curse that has plagued a family for generations.
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Romance Lottery
Imagine a world where romantic partners are chosen through a lottery system. How does this affect your protagonist’s love life?
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Birth of a Prophecy
Describe the creation of a prophecy that foretells the rise or fall of a legendary hero/kingdom.
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Meeting at the Crossroads
Create a narrative where the protagonist repeatedly encounters a crossroads, a symbol of life-altering decisions.
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Choosing the Power
Write a story where a character is given the opportunity to choose their own superpower.
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Stranger Than Fiction
Set your climax around the character realizing that the horror they are enduring is all a story being written by someone else.
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Scandinavian Lore: Ragnarok Reimagined
Imagine a present-day scenario where your superhero must prevent a prophecy similar to Ragnarok, the apocalypse in Norse mythology.
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Intertwining Fates
Construct a story where the protagonist’s fate is intertwined with an event from a myth.
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Mismatched Prophecies
Imagine a prophecy that triggres hilarious consequences instead of dire peril. What does the prophecy actually say, and what are its comical results?
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Marionettes of the Monsterous
Create a narrative in which humans are puppets controlled by monstrous creatures.
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The Prophet’s Words
Weave a love story based on a prophecy that foretells two individuals will be deeply in love with each other.
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Crown of Cursed Stars
An old prophecy talks about a celestial crown with the power to either save or doom the world, and your character is the one to carry out this prophecy.
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Unseen Ties
Write a narrative where two seemingly unrelated characters from different worlds are bound by an unforeseen connection.
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Tangled Timelines
Imagine a superhero who can travel through different timelines. How do they shape history and tackle the consequences?
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Inconspicuous Overlord
Envision a world where a supremely powerful invisible entity rules without the knowledge of its subjects.
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The Unwilling Mastermind
Tell the story of a genius who is coerced into planning a high-stakes crime against their will.
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Reverse Destiny
Write a story where a character is destined for a particular fate, but a sudden event changes their destiny completely.
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Birthright or Curse
Write a narrative where the future superhero inherits their powers from their ancestry, exploring whether they see it as a gift or a burden.
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Defying the Prophecy
Your main character is trapped by a dreadful prophecy. Write a story about how they defy this prophecy.
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Cursed Fox
Construct a fantasy story centered around a fabled fox who is cursed to serve a master until a prophecy is fulfilled.
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The Role of Fate vs Free Will
Romeo and Juliet are often considered victims of fate. Analyze their choices and discuss whether fate or free will was the primary factor in their demise.
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Ethereal Entity
Introduce a spiritual Pokemon entity residing in the dungeon who influences the team’s journey.
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Time-changing Advice
Construct a dialogue in which Dumbledore gives advice to a Hogwarts student, which drastically changes their destiny.
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Messages from Beyond
A message or prophecy is delivered to a character once they step through the Eluvian.
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Godly Intervention
Write about a deity or a godly figure intervening in the world of an anime you’ve created.
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Twisted Technocracy
Write about a dystopia in which unchecked technological advances have led to horrifying consequences.
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Heartbeat of the Gear
Create a story where the ticking of a clockwork heart counts down to an important event.
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Mystic Prophecies and Destiny
“A cryptic prophecy comes to light, setting your protagonist on their adventurous quest.”
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Birth of a Legend
Write a story about the humble beginnings of an ordinary child who eventually becomes a legendary hero.
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Orchestra of Life
Tell the story of a protagonist whose every move and decision is dictated by a musical score only they can hear.
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Dimensional Swap
Write about a character who accidentally uncovers a portal to a parallel universe, only to discover their life is significantly different there.
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Potion of Love
In a fantastical world, a potion that guarantees falling in love is forbidden. Your protagonist breaks this rule. Write the aftermath.
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Guardian spirits
Imagine a world where every individual life form is guided and protected by a personal divine entity.
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Cosmic Dice
Imagine a celestial dice that rolls once every millennium and alters the course of history.
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Destiny Thread’s Weaver
Craft a story about an old seamstress who finds that she can alter people’s destinies by changing the patterns she sews onto their clothes.
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The Parallel Universe Dilemma
Create a storyline where your protagonist discovers an alternate universe where their life turned out drastically different.
