293+ ‘House’ Writing Prompts
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My Shape Shifting House
If your house could change shape based on the numbers you tell it, write about how you would change it from day-to-day.
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The Three Little Houses
Imagine you’re the fourth little pig in the famous tale of “The Three Little Pigs.”
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Living Room Chronicles
Narrate a day you spent entirely in the living room and the different activities you engaged in.
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Shadows of the Past
Write about a protagonist who moves to a new house only to be haunted by shadows of the previous resident.
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Secret of the Abandoned Mansion
Devise a mystery involving an aged, deserted mansion locally rumored to house hidden treasures.
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Parakeet’s Perspective
Describe Christmas Eve from the perspective of a parakeet watching the celebrations from its cage.
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Winter’s Haunting Frost
Write a story about a haunted house where paranormal activities intensify with the cold of winter.
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Palace of Past Affection
Create a dream house in which your inner child would feel loved, safe, and significant.
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Possession Pandemonium
Write a narrative where a paranormal investigator is called to a house where every member of the family is possessed by a different spirit.
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The Haunting Portrait
Write a story where an eerie old portrait in a dilapidated mansion comes to life at night, terrorizing its inhabitants.
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Untitled Testament
Describe an unsolved mystery which is cracked when an untitled painting found in a victim’s house is deciphered.
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Kingdom Within The Cracks
Your character accidentally falls into a crack in their home’s floor, only to land in an entirely different, fantastical land.
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Haunted House Rules
A family moving into a haunted house must negotiate certain rules with the resident ghosts.
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Gothic Murmurs
Create a gothic narrative centered in an abandoned house that whispers secrets only at midnight.
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Treasure-filled Basement
Write about discovering an object of extraordinary value in the basement of an old, decrepit house.
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Road to Redemption
Craft a story revolving around an ex-criminal who stumbles upon his old murder weapon while renovating his house.
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Puzzle Of The Paranormal
Delve into a haunting mystery that seems inexplicable only to be revealed with a chillingly rational explanation.
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The Unseen Villain
In your horror story, the real villain isn’t the haunted house or the creepy neighbor, but something much less tangible.
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Elevating Everyday Gratitude
Pick a random, everyday item from around your house and give thanks for it.
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Forgotten Correspondences
Imagine an abandoned house where letters never sent were kept stored away. Your main character accidentally stumbles upon them.
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The Silent House
Imagine you found an old, dusty Ouija Board in the attic of your new house, which residents claim is haunted. Detail what happens next.
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The Apparition in the Attic
Imagine returning to your childhood home and being confronted by a terrifying apparition.
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Haunted House Mystery
Imagine moving into a new house only to realize it is haunted. Create the backstory of the house and its spectral inhabitants.
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Playful Poltergeist
A seemingly harmless household object starts causing strange events around the house, leading the inhabitant to believe it’s possessed.
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A Kid’s Adventure
Imagine a kid’s adventurous journey through the woods near their house, discovering a hidden wonderland.
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Haunted House Encounter
Construct a narrative around unofficial “Ghost Hunters” exploring an infamously haunted house.
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Haunted House Adventure
Imagine moving into a house that you later discover is haunted. Write about your encounters with the ghost.
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The Enigmatic Leader
Pen a story about a charismatic political leader with a cult following who is speculated to be more than what meets the eye.
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Haunting of Honeysuckle Lane
Devise a tale centered around the oldest house in a small town, said to be haunted. What ingriguing or chilling tales does it hold?
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Destination Description
Choose a place you’ve visited (could be a park, your grandma’s house, a vacation spot) and write a descriptive letter to your friend about it.
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Labyrinth of Mirrors
Describe a teenager’s journey through a haunted house of mirrors where reflections predict the future.
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Venturing into the Underground
Imagine you’ve discovered an unexplored cave near your house. Write about this place, the treasures you find there, and the creatures you meet.
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The Gloaming Manor
Write about a drama unfolding in a large old manor house, where every room has a different story.
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Magical Tree House Adventure
Write about finding a magical tree house in your backyard and the adventures you had.
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Sweeping the Old, Welcoming the New
Initiate a journal entry about a cleaning ritual in preparation for the New Year, symbolizing the removal of ill-fortune and welcoming good luck.
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Enigma of the Hidden Room
Write about discovering a hidden room in your house which was not there before.
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Architect Of Dreams
Rewrite a recurring dream you’ve had as a vivid narrative, trying to find hidden meanings or messages.
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Red Riding Hood’s Winter Adventure
Retell the story of Red Riding Hood taking place in the middle of December, surrounded by snow and holiday festivities.
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Poe Reimagined
Write a contemporary version of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”, focusing on mental illness.
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The Grimm Cinderella
What if Cinderella wasn’t escaping her stepmother, but a deranged serial killer?
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Tales from Grandparent’s House
Recall the journey to your grandparent’s house, detailing the experience, the house, and the traditions attached.
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Spectral Evidence
Write a story about a ghostly encounter that was captured on film, perhaps in a haunted house or eerie cemetery.
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Alphabet-Based Artifacts
Write about various items in your house that start with different alphabets.
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Haunted House Mystery
Write a story about a group of friends embarking on an overnight stay in a reputed haunted house.
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Estranged Family Mystery
Your character inherits a house from a long-lost relative and while exploring it, they come across another unknown family member.
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The Forgotten Presidents
Write a story about one of the lesser-known presidents and events during their presidency.
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Magical Doorway
Write a story about discovering a magical door in your home that leads somewhere incredible.
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Inherited Hauntings
You’ve inherited a dilapidated mansion from a distant relative, rumored to be haunted.
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Haunted House Homage
Write about an important event happening in the world’s most infamous haunted house, the Amityville Horror House.
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Vista of Childhood Wonders
Write about a place from your childhood that you feel deeply connected to, and explore why this place holds such significance.
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Haunted House Mystery
Write a short horror tale of a group of friends exploring a supposedly haunted house on Halloween night.
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Mysterious Pumpkin Patch
Someone has noticed something very strange about the pumpkin patch in the town.
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A Haunted Night in the Neighborhood
Write about a spooky event happening on your street during October.
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Cat’s Perspective
Imagine you are your cat or a common house cat for a day. Write about your experiences from the cat’s point of view.
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Mysterious Feline Companion
Craft a mystery where the family cat has suddenly begun unusual activities.
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Frosted Mirrors
Write a story about a manor house prolific with frost-covered mirrors which show glimpses of ghostly figures from the past.
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Opera in the Ordinary
Send your imaginary opera character on a completely normal day – go to school, make dinner, clean the house. What arias do they sing?
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Haunted House Heritage
Write about a family living in a home that has been passed down for generations and is allegedly haunted.
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Slumber Party Sneak-Attack
At a sleepover, the participants dare each other to face the ‘monster under the bed.’ Unknown to them, it just might be real.
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Haunted House Intrigue
Write a story that takes place in an allegedly haunted house, saturated with secrets waiting to be discovered.
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Shared Dreams
Write about a couple who, after many years of marriage, finally manage to accomplish a dream they have always held.
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Magic in Mundanity
Imagine a world where magic is a routine part of everyday life, then write a story set in this world.
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The Door That Wasn’t There
A door appears in your character’s house that wasn’t there before. It doesn’t lead anywhere they’re familiar with.
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Christmas Ornament Enigma
Write about a mysterious Christmas ornament that appears on your Christmas tree which no one remembers buying.
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Whispers in the Shadow
Write about an old, deserted house that is rumored to host spectral whispers.
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The Forgotten Room
Create a narrative surrounding an eerie, abandoned room found unexpectedly in your house.
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Haunted Happenings
Write a first-person journal entry documenting a chilling encounter at a haunted house.
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Uninvited Guest
Construct a dialogue between a paranormal investigator and a ghost who refuses to leave the investigator’s house after an investigation.
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Haunted House Hunters
Write about a group of paranormal investigators that are searching for a haunted house to call their home.
