18+ ‘Human condition’ Writing Prompts
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Beneath the Ice
Imagine a character falls through thin ice into a freezing lake. How do they survive or not?
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In Da Vinci’s Footsteps
Muse on the adventures of an apprentice of Leonardo Da Vinci during the Renaissance.
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Diabolical Artifact
Compose a narrative about an ancient artifact that possess a powerful and dark force.
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A Letter from the Civil War
Assume you’re a soldier in the Civil War, write a letter to your family back home describing your experiences.
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Apocalyptic Behemoths
In a post-apocalyptic world, a band of survivors has to contend with monstrous creatures that prey on humans.
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Haunting Memories
Write from a ghost’s perspective as they reminisce on pivotal life events that tether them to the physical realm.
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Phantom Renaissance
Imagine a ghost stuck in the Renaissance period, trying to communicate with the present. What message are they trying to convey and why?
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The Last Starship
What happens when the last functioning starship faces imminent danger from an unknown force?
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Embracing the Scars
Write about lessons learned from intense emotional experiences during depression.
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Alien Anthropologist
Write a story about human society from an alien’s perspective studying Earth as a culturally diverse planet.
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Strangers on a Train
Script a conversation between strangers meeting on a journey, having a deep and meaningful discussion about life.
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Reflections on Celestial Bodies
Choose a celestial body (such as a star, planet, or moon) and write a sonnet about it.
