15+ ‘Human Desire’ Writing Prompts
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Quantum Love Affair
Your protagonist falls in love with someone who only exists within different timelines and realities. How do they make their relationship work?
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Last Transmission
Write a story revolving around a lone radio operator, sending daily broadcasts into the silence, hoping for a response.
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Sunscreen War
Imagine a world where sunscreen is akin to a precious gem or an invaluable resource, capable of sparking conflicts.
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Forgotten Colony
Spin a tale around a colony that has been mysteriously forgotten by its mother planet.
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The Immortal Curse
Write about an immortal vampire seeking scientific ways to become a mortal human again.
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Smoky Secrets
Write about a character who operates an underground speakeasy during the Prohibition Era.
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Ocean’s Whisper
You’re the only human who can talk and understand the language of the ocean. Write a flash fiction around your dialogue with the sea.
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Mysterious Leviathan
Write a story about a team of scientists venturing into the depths of the ocean to discover and decipher the myth of the giant sea monster.
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A Vestal Virgin’s Vow
Write a story from the perspective of a Vestal Virgin who has a secret that might get her buried alive.
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Treasure Hunt
Develop a narrative about a high-stakes treasure hunt, exploring the lengths your characters will go for unimaginable riches.
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Letter from Beyond
A vintage bottle washes up on shore containing an eerie letter from aboard a ship that disappeared centuries ago.
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The Time Room’s Twist
Write a narrative where you stumble upon the Time-Turners from the Time Room and have an opportunity to revisit any moment from past or future.
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A Symphony of Seasons
Your character wakes up to find that the music they play on their old piano can change the season outside their window.
