74+ ‘Good and evil’ Writing Prompts
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Hidden Virtuous Acts
Write about a villain who, unbeknownst to the protagonist, performs good deeds in secret.
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The Redeemed Monster
Write about a villain who, burdened by their heinous deeds, seeks a path to redemption.
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The Deadly Diplomat
Create a female diplomat, their charm and wit concealing a deadly secret with potential to spell international disaster.
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Alien Outlaw
A space ship crash lands near a small western town, the alien within takes the guise of a notorious outlaw from the Wild West.
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Descent Into the Abyss
Narrate the fall of a hero, as they slowly turn into the villain of their own story.
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Cradle to the Grave
Create a story where the villain’s life often mirrored the hero’s, but one pivotal moment sent them down very different paths.
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Vampiric Altruism
Describe a vampire who strays from traditional blood-sucking and instead uses their immortality to better humanity.
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Knight in Tainted Armor
In your story, the villain starts as a hero helping to save the day, but is gradually corrupted and becomes unpredictable in his/her actions.
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Justifying the Means
Pen down a monologue where a villain defends his actions, arguing that they are ultimately justified or necessary.
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The Transformed Titan
Explore a situation where a superhero changes their allegiance due to personal reasons, charting their journey as they adapt to their new group.
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Dual Psychic Entities
Write a story where the protagonist and antagonist are two conscious entities inside the same individual.
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The Misunderstood Antagonist
Write about a villain who believes they are actually the ‘good guy’ and justify their actions.
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From Villain to Hero
Rewrite a classic fairy tale from the perspective of the villain, showcasing him/her as a misunderstood hero.
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Balance of the Force
Explore a moment when you had to find a delicate balance between two contradicting factors in your life.
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Enlightening Dark Side
Explore the nature of the Dark Side and how it empowers and corrupts Darth Vader.
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Celestial Crusader
Draft a tale focusing on a superhero who was once a villain but metamorphosed after an encounter with an alien being.
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Love Unmasked
Write a story where a superhero falls in love with their arch-enemy, but neither knows the other’s secret identity.
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Inter-dimensional Heroes
Write a story about superheroes from two different dimensions who meet and the conflicts they encounter.
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Redemption of Vader
Dissect Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader and his ultimate redemption.
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Witch of the Wasted Woods
Explore a tale about a witch who uses her necromantic powers to rule over a forest of undead creatures.
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Your Innocent Nemesis
Ponder on the biggest obstacle or ‘villain’ you perceived as a child. How do you understand that ‘villain’ now that you’re older?
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Mystical Quest for the Lost King
Create a story where a medieval knight is guided on a quest by magic to find and restore a lost king.
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Fallen Hero
Develop a character who could potentially become a Sith Lord, chronicling their fall from grace.
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The Lawless Frontier
Create a narrative following the life of a sheriff in a small, lawless town in the Old West.
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Unseen Shadows
Your character can see the genuine nature of people through their shadows. One day, they notice a person without one.
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Lost in Translation
Write a story where your villain’s actions are misinterpreted, leading to their villainous reputation.
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Evolving Evil
Sketch a scenario where your villain’s actions start as seemingly harmless but gradually evolve into something truly evil.
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Divine Intervention
Pen a story about a seemingly hopeless situation, that is ultimately turned around via divine intervention.
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Imperial Defection
Write about an Imperial Trooper who secretly sympathizes with the Rebel Alliance and eventually defects.
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The Noble Intention
Create a character who starts with noble intentions but descends into villainy. What derails them from their initial path?
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Reincarnated Revenge
Imagine being a reincarnated version of an infamous folklore demon seeking revenge against those who banished you.
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From Benevolence to Malevolence
Imagine a philanthropic character who steadily transforms into an antagonistic personality due to a greedy, exploitative system.
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Kiss or Kill: The Superheroes Love Story
Narrate a story about two superheroes/villains who, at war with one another, start developing feelings.
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Enchanted Forest Fables
Write about an enchanted forest filled with magical creatures used as a setting for thrilling bedtime stories.
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Exorcism Gone Wrong
Write about an ill-fated exorcism performed for the greater good, that instead unleashes a greater demon.
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The Endearing Demon
In a world overrun by darkness and demons, write about a demon who opposes his innate nature, longing for kindness and compassion.
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Lost Relics of the Jedi
Describe a newly discovered artifact of the Jedi Order and elaborate on its history and significance.
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AI Gone Rogue
Write a thriller about an Artificial Intelligence system that develops an evil consciousness.
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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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Heroes’ Saga
Craft a myth detailing a hero’s journey, including their divine birth, heroic deeds, tribulations, and ultimate fate.
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Sinister Beginnings
Write the backstory of your superhero’s arch-nemesis, focusing on the event or events that caused them to turn evil.
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The Villain’s Perspective
Create a compelling backstory for your villain, explaining why they chose a path of evil.
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Cursed Colossus
A gargantuan statue houses a long-lost soul of a king, waiting to reclaim his kingdom.
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Breaking Point
Write about the moment Palpatine decided to set aside the old ways and completely embrace the Dark Side.
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Twisted Timelines
What would have happened if Voldemort had succeeded in getting the Philosopher’s stone because of the time turner?
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Battlefield of Spirits
Pen down an epic struggle between a benevolent and a malevolent spirit, where your protagonist serves as the battlefield.
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The Conflicted Entity
Construct a narrative where your protagonist is haunted by an evil spirit but discovers there’s more to the spirit than just malevolence.
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A Saviour’s Kindness
Write a story where a good spirit appears in a critical moment to guide your protagonist out of a dangerous situation.
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Two Sides of the Same Coin
Write a story that switches the roles of the protagonist and the antagonist.
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Opposite Day
Reverse the roles of hero and villain in an existing anime series and explore the consequences.
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A Spirit of Compassion
Explore the journey of a spirit of compassion from the Spirit World crossing over into the mortal world.
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Morality of Blood Magic
Engage in a philosophical debate on whether using Blood Magic is inherently evil or just a tool that could be used for both good and evil.
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Villain with a Cause
Create a villain who believes they’re doing the right thing for their community or world.
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The Grey Area
Revise the tale of Snow White depicting the Evil Queen as a nuanced character rather than an outright villain.
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Reinvented Redemption
Reimagine Cinderella where the evil stepmother and stepsisters seek redemption.
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The Forbidden Love
Your protagonist is deeply in love with a character, who in the traditional fantasy world is considered ‘evil’, painting an unconventional love story.
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Rogue Experiment
Narrate the story of a good-hearted scientist who turns into a villain after a science experiment goes awry.
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Cobblestone Crime
Write a story on an out-of-luck detective, navigating through the gritty cobblestone streets of a vintage city, hunting for a serial killer.
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Morals in Question
Write a story where the dichotomy between good and evil becomes blurred as the protagonist questions their definition of what makes a villain.
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Enemy Within
Write about a protagonist who is forced to face the fact that the villain they’ve been battling is a part of themselves.
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Mirror Image
Write a scene where your protagonist and antagonist meet for the first time, but neither of them realizes who the other is.
