293+ ‘House’ Writing Prompts
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Haunted House Expedition
Write about a daring exploration through an old, haunted house in your neighborhood.
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The Enchanted Tree House
Describe an adventure that begins when you find a hidden tree house in your backyard.
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The Secret Doorway
You discovered a hidden door in your house. What secret world lies behind it and what adventures await you?
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A Day in the Life of a Pet
Write about a day in the life of a family pet from the pet’s perspective.
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Echoes in the Empty House
You return to your shared home first time after your partner’s death on Valentine’s Day.
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Happy Place Fantasy
Write about your ‘happy place’—a real or imaginary haven that makes you feel content and peaceful.
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A Christmas Tale
Imagine you are a Christmas tree ornament witnessing all the holiday celebrations. Detail your experiences.
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The Unsung Decorators
Narrate from the perspective of the house-elves or magical entities responsible for the grand decorations of the Yule Ball.
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The Rejected Letter
Write a letter from one of the Hogwarts house ghosts to a student who didn’t get accepted.
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The Invisible Servants
Imagine working tirelessly behind the scenes, unrecognized, like a house elf.
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Friendship Vs. House Rivalry
Analyse the friendship of Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter against the backdrop of their house rivalry.
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Chamber of Secrets Revealed
Imagine if you discovered a hidden room in your house. What secrets would it hold?
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Ambition in Slytherin
Explore the ambitions of a new Slytherin student and the lengths they’re willing to go to achieve them.
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Hufflepuff’s Character Study
Choose a character from Hufflepuff House and dive into their thought process and motivations.
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The Lost Hogwarts House
Imagine there existed a 5th Hogwarts House. What characteristics would its students exhibit?
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Ravenclaw’s Challenges
Write a short story illustrating a major challenge a Ravenclaw might face and how they would overcome it.
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Unlocking Wit Beyond Measure
Write a narrative in which you gain access to a hidden knowledge or secret, much like how Ravenclaws can enter their house only by answering a riddle.
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The Hufflepuff Heirloom
Imagine you have found an old Hufflepuff heirloom, describe the artifact and the story behind it.
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Understanding The House Ghost
Write a story about your interaction with the Hufflepuff House ghost, the Fat Friar.
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Brotherhood Bonds
Pen down a moment when your friends were there for you when you needed them the most.
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Finding Your Inner Lion
Describe a time when you showed leadership, and the lessons you learned from it.
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The Sly Serpent’s Diary
Write a series of diary entries, recording the life of a Slytherin student throughout a semester at Hogwarts.
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Beneath The Green and Silver
Delve into what it truly means to be a part of House Slytherin, beyond the stereotypes.
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Parseltongue Parley
Construct dialogue for a conversation held entirely in Parseltongue, the language of snakes.
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Alternate House
Write a story about a fifth Hogwarts house and create its qualities and the types of students it would attract.
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The Hogwarts House Dilemma
Create a story where a character’s placement into a different Hogwarts house alters their destiny.
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Macabre Melody
A ghostly violinist haunts an ancient opera house, playing a mournful melody nightly. What makes the music so compelling that despite the terror, people are still drawn to it?
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Haunted Manor’s Secret
You’ve just inherited a grand yet dilapidated manor with a chilling and mysterious past. What secrets does this house guard?
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Light in the Ancient Mansion
Explore how a friendly ghost inhabiting an old, abandoned mansion imbues it with warmth and mystery.
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An Apparition in the Attic
Write about someone who moves into a new house and discovers a friendly ghost residing in the attic.
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Desolate Despair
Write about a character trapped in a deserted place, like a haunted house or a derelict ship.
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Haunted Home Break-In
Write a thrilling tale about a group of thieves who decide to rob a house haunted by a poltergeist.
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Farewell Letter
You uncover a letter in the attic of your haunted house. It’s a suicide note from the original owner.
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Rooms with a Past
Each room in the haunted house is themed after a different era, each with its own resident ghost.
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Captured in Canvas
A portrait in the haunted house, once a beloved family member, is believed to roam the hallways after dark.
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Doors to the Unknown
Write an encounter with a door in your house you’ve never noticed before that leads to a paranormal world.
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A Night in Spooksville
Imagine you are spending a night in a haunted house. Describe the ghost’s actions and your reactions.
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Spider Vessel Chronicles
Write a fanfic about someone who discovers a magical spider living inside an unused vessel in their house.
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House of Secrets
Write a fanfic diving into the hidden life of any minor character from a favorite book.
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Crossover of Nightmares
Write a scary crossover fanfic by mixing your two favorite fandoms and incorporating horror elements.
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Reformed Slytherin
Write a story about a Slytherin who decides to defy stereotypes and proves to be the most noble.
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Everyday Adventures
Explore a mundane activity, like going to the grocery store or cleaning the house, and depict it as an exciting adventure.
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Homeownership Hope
Describe your experience of becoming a homeowner, focusing on the journey, achievement, and emotions tied to the milestone.
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House of Mirrors
Construct a narrative about visiting a magical fair where each mirror shows you, not as you are, but as you perceive yourself.
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Inanimate Interviews
Have a conversation with an everyday object in your house: ask it about its job, daily routines, and wishes.
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If Walls Could Talk
Your home has its own personality and story to tell. Write as if you were your house, narrating a day in your life.
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The Enchanted Winter Landscape
Describe a winter scene as if through the eyes of a child, imbuing it with magic and wonder.
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The Quiet House
Describe an average day living alone or with few companions and reflect on the feelings this scenario elicits.
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Cursed House
Write a story about a family moving into a new house, which they slowly start suspecting might be cursed.
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Footsteps in the Attic
Your character is alone at home when they suddenly hear footsteps from the attic.
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Dream Vacation Home… On Mars
Create a description and storyline around your dream vacation home, but here’s the catch—it’s located on Mars.
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Haunted House
Narrate a story focusing on someone who willingly moves into a reportedly haunted house.
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Hallways of Hesitation
A newly discovered, unexplored hallway in the protagonist’s house promises mystery and danger.
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Sound of Silence
Create a poem revolving around the feelings you experience when there’s no music playing.
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Unexpected Inheritance
Write about a character who receives a surprise inheritance from a distant relative.
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Clothing Chronicles
Write about the role of fashion in your life, using a favorite outfit as a starting point.
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The Room Speaks
Choose a room in your house and describe it from the perspective of the room itself.
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House of Forgotten Whispers
Write about a protagonist inheriting an old, haunted mansion filled with voices only they can hear.
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Gateway of Memories
You found a door in your house that you’ve never noticed before. Where does it lead?
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Quintessential Quarters
Write about the specific corner of your house that you find most comforting and why.