12+ ‘Hope and Despair’ Writing Prompts
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Journey to Emmaus
Write a dialogue that might have occurred between the two disciples on the road to Emmaus before Jesus revealed himself.
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Lost Prophecy
The superhero discovers a prophecy suggesting the Apocalypse was necessary for a better world.
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Plagued Village Rescue
Write a story from the perspective of a healer traveling to a plague-stricken village and using traditional medieval remedies.
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Infection or Immortality
Describe a dystopian future where a virus grants vampirism, positioning it as a discerning chance at immortality amidst a devastating…
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Unlikely Connection
Create a story about an unusual or unexpected relationship developed during the zombie apocalypse.
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Final Job Redemption
Your protagonist is a hitman planning to retire after one last job, but this mission goes horribly wrong.
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The Last Spaceship
Write a story about the last spaceship leaving Earth as the planet becomes uninhabitable.
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Darkspawn Encounter
Write about a cataclysmic confrontation between the forces of Ferelden and the invading Darkspawn.
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Hope Against Hopelessness
Write a letter from your hopeful self, addressing your hopeless self, and advising on how to rebalance.
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main…
