18+ ‘Great power’ Writing Prompts
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Accentuate the Positive
Write about a time-traveller who uses his power to spread positivity by preventing negative events from happening in the past.
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Quantum Experiment Gone Wrong
Write a compelling narrative where a scientist unknowingly gifts themselves superpowers while performing a high-risk experiment.
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The Power and the Problem
Contemplate on the philosophical question ‘With great power comes great responsibility’ in context of your superhero.
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Heroic Origins: Greek Pantheon
Your superhero is believed to be a direct descendant of a Greek god or goddess.
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Grimlo’s Unexpected Journey
Narrate the tale of a goblin named Grimlo who embarks on an epic quest to save his fellow goblins.
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Magical Object
Imagine you’ve found an enchanted object. What is it, and what magical properties does it hold? How would you use it, and what consequences would it have?
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Last Spell of the Lost Wizard
Create a narrative about a highschool student who unknowingly stumbles upon the final most powerful spell of a forgotten wizard.
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The Day I Became a Superhero
Imagine one day you wake up and realize you have superpowers – describe your day.
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Keeper of the Runes
Create a story about a gifted Viking rune master who foresees an ominous future.
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The Tiniest Pokemon
Write about the smallest Pokemon ever documented, and how its small size doesn’t inhibit it, but actually grants it unique abilities.
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The Lost Artifact
Your protagonist comes into possession of a peculiar artifact which is sought by dangerous organizations.
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Gift of Clairvoyance
Explore a day in the life of a person who can predict future events, and the impact it has on their normal life.
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Magician’s Melancholy
Imagine being a mage who holds power beyond imagination yet is cursed with an eternal sense of melancholy.
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Unexpectedly Given Powers
Describe a moment where an ordinary person suddenly gains extraordinary powers.
