58+ ‘Hero’s’ Writing Prompts
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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 Necessity of a Nemesis
Write about how your hero’s journey would differ without their principal antagonist.
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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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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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Trojan Horse
Create a narrative where the villain infiltrates the hero’s inner circle by pretending to be an ally.
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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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Haunted Protector
Write a story in which a superhero is haunted by a traumatic incident from their past.
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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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Essence of Identity
Create a narrative about an invisible superhero who loses their invisibility suddenly.
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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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The Hero’s Fall from Grace
Write about a superhero who makes a tragic mistake that leads to their downfall.
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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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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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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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Courageous Quests
Describe a journey undertaken by a hero, facing various challenges en route, to accomplish a mission.
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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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Primal Power Paraphernalia
Create a scenario where a hero’s gadgets are actually high-tech reconstructions of ancient, primitive tools.
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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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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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Masked Identity
Write about an original superhero whose powers and purpose are symbolized through the design of their superhero mask.
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Mastery of Invention
Your superhero has invented a gadget that mainstream society has started using. Describe that invention and the impact it has.
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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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The Hidden Cataclysm
Describe the world through the eyes of an ordinary individual witnessing a superhero battle.
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The Reluctant Hero
Write a story about a lone maintenance worker at an AI development lab who suddenly has to thwart a robotic uprising.
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The Mortal Moment
Imagine a scenario where your superhero loses their powers during a crucial mission.
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Reshaping The Hero’s Journey
Write a fanfiction that completely reshapes an existing character’s hero journey, keeping the world and other characters constant.
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Unseen Allies
Develop a story in which the anonymous workers or civilians in an action movie play a significant role in the plot.
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Invisible War
Write about a Marvel Superhero fighting an invisible enemy energized by human emotions.
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Parting Ways
Write about a moment when your Hero’s most trusted companion decides to leave the journey. What ensues?
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Secrets and Shadows
Develop a companion with a secret that dramatically impacts the Hero’s journey or the group dynamics.
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The Companions’ Bond
Write about the dynamics and interactions between your Hero’s companions, their shared experiences, and their bonds.
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The Origins Retelling
Choose a class and origin not selected in your original play-through and reimagine your Hero’s journey.
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The Hero’s Choice
Write about a crucial decision your Dragon Age character had to make and its consequences.
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Mythical Creatures, Hidden Realms
Incorporate mythical creatures into your story that your hero encounters during their quest.
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The Hero’s Foe
Create a formidable adversary who pushes our hero to his limits, bringing out his true heroic qualities.
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The Hero’s Comrades
Write about the companions that accompany your hero, aiding them on their legendary journey.
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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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The Hero’s Sacrifice
Tell a story where the protagonist has to make a great personal sacrifice in the final act.
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Unexpected Savior
Write a story in which the villain unexpectedly becomes the hero’s savior in the end.
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Overcoming The Monster
Describe a scene in which your character must face and overcome their biggest fear.
