614+ ‘Hero’ Writing Prompts
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Invisible Saving Grace
Write about a superhero who is blessed with an unwelcome power of invisibility.
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The Shattered Reflection
Write about a superhero who discovers their doppelgänger, forcing them to reevaluate their values and purpose.
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Cognitive Conundrum
Create a story around a superhero who loses their memory and tries to rediscover their superpowers, while facing the challenges of their ‘normal’ life.
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Ultimate Sacrifice
Your superhero faces a scenario where only their demise can save humanity. Would they willfully tread that path?
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Puppeteer in Disguise
A powerful entity has been controlling your superhero’s actions for evil, unbeknownst to them. Now they discover the truth.
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Temptation of Immorality
Imagine your superhero facing an enemy they couldn’t beat conventionally and are tempted to cross the moral boundary.
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Dual Lives’ Consequence
Your superhero has been leading a dual life. Now their secret identity is on the verge of being exposed. What do they do?
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The Unthinkable Choice
Your superhero must decide between saving their closest loved one or preventing a disaster that could eliminate a city.
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Hero in Disguise
The love interest realizes that their partner is in fact the superhero the city has been adoring.
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Loner’s Journey
The superhero is cut-off from their support system, friends, and allies, write about their journey of surviving alienation, and possibly, finding new allies.
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Training the Successor
A powerful hero is near the end of his career and is training his replacement. Describe their relationship.
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The Inception of the Cloak
Write about the process your superhero goes through to create their unique costume.
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Unrecognized Hero
Write about a superhero who is never recognized or appreciated for their courageous efforts.
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The Unsung Hero
Describe a situation where the sidekick saves the day while the superhero is incapacitated.
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Unexpected Oracle
In a world of warriors, write about a common person who becomes an unexpected oracle.
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The Rebellion’s Lifeline: Smugglers and Informants
Write from the perspective of a smuggler turned reluctant hero within the Rebellion.
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The Humanity Behind the Mask
Analyze the persona and real life of a superhero, and the influences that drive their actions.
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Villain Turned Hero
Write a story where a comic villain realizes the errors in their ways and attempts to make amends.
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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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Fallen Hero
Construct a narrative where a well-known superhero falls from grace. Address the reasons for the downfall and its consequences.
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Superpowered Origins
Explore the backstory of a superhero, delving into the origins of his/her power and the journey to accepting and honing these abilities.
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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The Cursed Saviour
Detail a story where the prophesied saviour of a fantasy world is a figure of immense dread and fear.
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Symbol of Strength
Describe a symbol, logo, or emblem that is part of your superhero’s costume. What does it represent and why is it significant?
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Requiem for a Speedster
A speedster hero is losing their speed due to age and must come to terms with the slowing pace of life.
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The Superhero’s Lost Love
Write about an aging superhero and a romantic relationship from their past that had to be sacrificed for the sake of humanity.
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The Superhero’s Last Stand
Imagine a scenario where your aging superhero makes one final formidable show of bravery.
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Hero in My Life
Write about a person who has had a significant impact on your life and whose actions you are thankful for.
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Super Sentence Superheroes
Invent a superhero and write at least ten sentences about this hero using complex sentences.
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Courageous Quests
Describe a journey undertaken by a hero, facing various challenges en route, to accomplish a mission.
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Shadowed Citadel
In a setting of medieval fantasy, flesh out a fortress darkened by ominous looming clouds and shrouded secrecy.
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The Normal Hero
Write a narrative about an individual with no super abilities living amongst superhumans.
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Weakest Moment
Write a scene where a superhero is at their weakest during a fight with the arch-villain.
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Emotional Payload
Write a fight scene between a superhero and villain who share a deep emotional connection.
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A Villain’s Perspective
Write from the perspective of a supervillain in a fight against a superhero.
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Monumental Clash
Write a story where a superhero and villain battle on an iconic worldwide landmark.
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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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Interstellar Savior
Imagine a superhero who has been flung into a deep corner of space with no way back home.
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Galactic Hero
Write about a superhero who lives on a distant planet and has to deal with threats both on their planet and from others.
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Everyday Hero
Narrate a day in the life of a superhero who doesn’t have any extraordinary powers but is extraordinary in the everyday things that they do.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against them.
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SteamPunk Sentinel
Visualize a superhero during the Victorian Era, exploring the intersections of advanced technology, society, and morality.
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Heart of the Hero
A superhero’s gadget no longer works, and they must confront evil in their own strength.
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The Uncontrolled Contraption
Imagine a superhero with a gadget that has the ability to control the user instead of the other way around.
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Primal Power Paraphernalia
Create a scenario where a hero’s gadgets are actually high-tech reconstructions of ancient, primitive tools.
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Mystical Mechanic
Write about a superhero who can only access their superpowers through ancient, but trusty, gadgets.
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The Anonymous Savior
Write about a superhero whose moral code drives them to maintain absolute anonymity while they save the world.
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Unmasking Moral Boundaries
Consider a superhero who has a strict moral code that prohibits them from killing, now this hero is pushed to their limit where they need to choose between the code or saving humanity.
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The Reluctant Savior
An ordinary person in a post-apocalyptic world discovers they have superpowers. How do they decide to use them?
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Fallen Heroes
In a post-apocalyptic world, your protagonist is a superhero who has lost their powers.
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Bionic Warrior: The Evolution of a Hero
Create a story around a bionic superhero whose powers are the product of innovative bioengineering.
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The Hero Paradox
Explore a society that becomes too reliant on their superhero, falling into complacency and jeopardizing their self-government.
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society and its expectations.
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Supporting Hero’s Journey
Pen down a narrative highlighting a support character in a superhero team, but whose contributions are integral to the team’s success.
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Morality Spectrum in Hero League
Write about the differing views of morality within a superhero team and how they impact decision-making processes.
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Unexpected Symbols
Write a narrative revolving around a superhero who doesn’t align with traditional heroic symbolism.
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Masked Identity
Write about an original superhero whose powers and purpose are symbolized through the design of their superhero mask.
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Bio-Base in Wilderness
Create a headquarters hidden in nature, maintained naturally and encourages cohabitation of superhero and wilderness.
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The Ordinary Hero
Write a story where a superhero falls in love with a regular human, who teaches them to appreciate the ordinary things in life.
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Shadow of the Nemesis
Create a monologue where the superhero confesses their fear and respect for their arch-nemesis.
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The Mechanical Sidekick
Your superhero has a helpful non-human sidekick. Describe this unique invention and how it aids in their heroic endeavors.
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Mental Might
Your hero’s greatest weapon is their mind. Write a sequence where their intelligence saves the day.
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Shot in the Multiverse
Write a story where a superhero from one reality ends up in a parallel universe and partners with its resident superhero.
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The Cost of Power
Describe in great detail the physical and emotional toll a superhero battle takes on the hero.
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The Hidden Cataclysm
Describe the world through the eyes of an ordinary individual witnessing a superhero battle.
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Hero of Hometown
Create a superhero whose sole purpose is to protect your hometown.
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Fantasy Fairy Tale
Write your own fairy tale with a unique twist. Be the hero, the villain, or even an enchanting creature.
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A Smuggler’s Redemption
Craft a story where a hardened smuggler finds redemption in an unexpected way.
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The Fateful Influenza
Create a narrative where the hero stumbles upon a shocking truth – a global pandemic is not a natural occurrence but a preplanned tactic.