614+ ‘Hero’ Writing Prompts
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Unlikely Allies
Imagine a scenario where your villain has to team up with a hero for a common cause.
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Superhero Origin Story
Your superhero isn’t born a hero. Write about the pivotal event that transforms them from an ordinary individual to a savior.
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Guardian of the Night
Craft a redemption arc for a villain who turns into a vigilante, trying to correct their past wrongs.
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Apprentice’s Atonement
Create a redemption arc for a villain previously loyal to the main antagonist but finds courage to defect.
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An Inspiring Health Hero
In light of Doctors’ Day, write a thank you letter to an influential doctor in your life.
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The Lighter Side of Deadpool
Create a parody of a renowned superhero by exaggerating their personality traits or powers.
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Superzero
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers, except the protagonist. Write about his/her daily struggles, adventures, and triumphs.
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Unconventional Hero
Write a fairy tale featuring an unlikely protagonist who triumphs through unexpected means.
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A Unique Superpower
Imagine that you were given a unique superpower that no one else in the world possesses.
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Hero of the Revolutionary War
You’re a child spy in the American Revolutionary War acting on behalf of the patriots.
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The Hero’s Journey
For a well-known English literature character, rewrite a key section of their journey using modern settings and circumstances.
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The Unsung Hero
Write a narrative about a person in your community who deserves recognition but often goes unnoticed.
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A Conversation with a Hero
Imagine having a one-on-one conversation with someone you consider to be a hero. What would you ask them? What would they tell you?
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The Little Hero
Recall a situation when as a child you resolved a stressful situation or faced a conflict bravely.
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Environmental Plays
Write a fight sequence where the environment is heavily involved and the superheroes use the surroundings to their advantage.
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Superhero Tactics
Describe a detailed superhero fight sequence focusing on the specific tactics and moves your superhero uses.
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Gravity-defying Gardner
In a kingdom ruled by wizards, write about a gardener able to grow magical plants.
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Reluctant Savior
Write about the journey of a seemingly ordinary character reluctantly thrust into a position of importance and responsibility.
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Nutcracker, the Unseen Hero
Pen a first-person narrative from the Nutcracker’s point of view showcasing the untold trials and triumphs he faces.
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Unraveling Hidden Potential
Your superhero character discovers a hidden power during an intense training session and doesn’t know how to control it.
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Unexpected Savior
Write a story where the kidnapper ends up being the one who rescues the protagonist.
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Fictional Saviors
Pick a fictional character from a book or movie you consider heroic and write their biography.
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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 Reluctant Heroine
Write an origin story of a woman who never wanted to be a superhero but found herself in the role.
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Empathy For Evil
Script a dialogue between your hero and villain, highlighting their philosophical differences.
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The Necessity of a Nemesis
Write about how your hero’s journey would differ without their principal antagonist.
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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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Cunning Masterplan
Write about a villain’s elaborate scheme being unfurled, from conception to execution.
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The Untamed Shadow
Your hero and your villain possess the same extraordinary ability, but the villain’s refusal to control or tame this power turns them into a force of destruction.
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Tragic Backdrop
Create a villain whose tragic past mirrors that of the hero but whose post-tragedy decisions diverge significantly.
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Dreams Corrupted
Build a villain who holds the same dream as the hero but approaches to achieve it by immoral means.
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Repressed Desires
Imagine a villain who acts on the desires, impulses, or emotions that the hero suppresses and struggles with.
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Mirror Image
This villain is the embodiment of what your hero could become if they chose a darker path.
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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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The Architect of Annihilation
Envision a villain whose signature style is shown through their method of destruction.
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Underground Catacombs
Create a villain whose lair is hidden in labyrinthine catacombs beneath a bustling city.
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Shades of Gray
Explore the transformation of a character from a hero to a villain due to the complexities of life and their own personal principles.
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Beneath the Hero’s Cloak
Write about a protagonist turned villain due to a tragic event or decisions made in the heat of a moment.
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Tragic Tyrant
Pen down a story of a villain who was once a hero, or had the potential to be one, but was led astray.
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Fantasy Love Quest
Write a fantasy tale where the hero needs to complete a quest to express his love on Valentine’s Day.
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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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Holiday Hero
Craft a heroic tale around a character who saves a December holiday event from disaster due to unexpected weather.
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Empathy Surge
Write about a superhero who doesn’t possess super strength or fast speed, but rather an intense level of empathy.
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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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Trojan Horse
Create a narrative where the villain infiltrates the hero’s inner circle by pretending to be an ally.
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Unveiling the Monster
Explore the story of someone slowly realizing their close companion is a villain.
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Defending the Beast
Outline a story in which your hero protects a feared or misunderstood creature from harm or prejudice.
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Heroic Rescue in the Cosmos
Write about a protagonist achieving a heroic deed by saving not a city or country, but a whole galaxy.
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The Deceptive Charming Prince
Write a tale where the charming prince, usually the hero, is actually the villain.
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The Wizard’s Apprentice
In the vein of a classic “zero-to-hero” story, imagine a clumsy wizard’s apprentice who mistakenly finds the solution to a great threat to the kingdom.
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The Story of Your Hero
Write about who your childhood hero was and why they had such a profound impact on your life.
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The Secret Identity
Write about your superhero’s struggle to maintain their secret identity and how it impacts their daily life.
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The Origin Story
Describe your superhero’s origin story in detail, paying special attention to the incident that sparks their transformation.
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Hero’s Journey
Write a prologue about a common, nondescript character becoming a hero in a world of magic and mythical creatures.
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Hero of Light
You are a superhero whose power changes with daylight saving time. How this power change affects you and your heroic deeds?
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The Anti-hero’s Code
Create a narrative about an anti-hero living on the fringes of a high-tech society.
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Hero in a Tragic Tale
Create a character that helps others endure the hardships of the Trail of Tears.
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Untold Hero
Write about a fictional cook or staff on the Titanic who becomes an unexpected hero during the sinking.
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Lonely at the Top
Create a story where a superhero, traumatized by loss, isolates themselves from the world.
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The Victim Turned Hero
Create a narrative where a superhero was once a victim of a major catastrophe they couldn’t prevent.
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Haunted Protector
Write a story in which a superhero is haunted by a traumatic incident from their past.
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Political Conspiracy
Craft a tale about a mysterious political conspiracy that shakes the very heart of a nation.
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Threading the Second Chance
Given the chance to redo a fatal mistake, a super-powered being must decide whether it’s right to alter time.
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Echoes of Heroism
A superhero’s time-traveling successor meets their younger self before they acquire their powers.
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The Archivist
A super-powered historian travels through time, chronicling the unrecorded lives of ordinary people.
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Quest for Courage
Write a tale about a character going on a seemingly impossible quest that ultimately helps them to discover their own courage.
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Hero’s Journey
Narrate a fantasy story about an ordinary teenager who suddenly learns of their extraordinary destiny.
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Failing the Test
Write a scenario where the villain achieves their ultimate goal, only to realize that they have lost something precious in the process.
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Monstrous Origins
Create a backstory for a villain, revealing the true tragedy that led to his turn to darkness.
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Essence of Identity
Create a narrative about an invisible superhero who loses their invisibility suddenly.
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Invisible Conflicts
Come up with a story featuring an invisible superhero attempting to resolve a high-conflict situation.
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The Superhero Within
Write about a seemingly ordinary human being who realizes that they don’t need superpowers to be a superhero.
