2111+ ‘Human’ Writing Prompts
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Phantom Memories
Write a tale about a zombie experiencing “phantom memories”, echoes from their past.
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Homo Necrosis
Imagine a world where the outbreak never happened, but a virus still transforms the human brain, turning people into “zombies”.
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The Alpha Zombie
Write about a “survival-of-the-fittest” zombie society, driven by an Alpha zombie who leads and dictates the zombies’ actions.
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Chronicles of Survival
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a survivalist in a zombie apocalypse.
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Forgotten Knowledge
Create a character who uses forgotten or overlooked skills to survive after the apocalypse.
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Religious Zombies
Envision zombies retaining their religious beliefs, essentially becoming religious zombies.
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The Old Human vs The New Human
Imagine a world where the surviving humans evolve, giving birth to a new species while the ‘old’ humans struggle to survive without these new abilities.
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Unexpected Symbiosis
Envision a scenario where the parasite responsible for the zombie outbreak forms a symbiotic relationship with its human host.
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Apex Predators
Write about humans evolving a new set of skills to hunt and kill the zombies, now that they are the apex predators.
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Collapse Chronicles
Illustrate what life is like after the fall of civilization, focusing on day-to-day survival and emotions.
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Zombie Utopia
Write a story about a group of enlightened zombies creating their own utopian community post human extinction.
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Reviving the Heartbeat
Write about a zombie, who, after years of being lifeless is suddenly back with a beating heart.
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Winning the Podrace
Write about the thrilling and dangerous experience of Anakin winning the high-speed and adrenaline-packed podracing.
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New Planet Chronicles
A group of teenagers are the first humans to grow up on a newly colonized planet.
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Superhero Origin Story
Your superhero isn’t born a hero. Write about the pivotal event that transforms them from an ordinary individual to a savior.
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Newborn Bloodsucker
Create a short story focusing on a newly transitioned vampire trying to come to terms with their vampiric nature and traditions.
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A Unique Superpower
Imagine that you were given a unique superpower that no one else in the world possesses.
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A Day in the Life of Your Favorite Animal
Imagine that you’ve turned into your favorite animal, and write about your day.
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Exploring Contradictions
Write a short narrative in which the main character holds two opposing beliefs.
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Best Friends Forever
Write a descriptive piece about your best friend, focusing on personality traits, shared experiences and why they are so important to you.
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Judging or Understanding?
Think of someone whose actions you disagree with. Can you write a story that explores what might have led them to act that way?
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Space Exploration
Write about the possibilities of establishing a human colony on Mars in light of current space exploration endeavors.
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Endangered Animals and their Survival
Choose an endangered animal and write a feature piece on their current situation, their habitat and threats they face.
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The AI Revolution
Write a story where AI technology outpaces human intelligence and attempts to take control.
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Land of Mistle-Twist
Imagine a world where holiday rules and customs are completely opposite to the ones in our world. Write a story from the perspective of a character who travels from our world to this alternative holiday world.
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Dragon Riders of Elorim
Create a narrative based on a civilization co-existing with dragons and the select few chosen as their riders.
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red planet.
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The Impact of Climate Change
Research a specific geographical location and write about how it has been affected by climate change.
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Comparing Landscapes
Select two different landscapes, such as a desert and a rainforest, and compare and contrast them in a detailed write-up.
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Journey of a River
Write a descriptive piece illustrating the journey of a river from its source to the sea, highlighting the changes in the landscape and region it traverses.
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Mission on Mars
Describe being part of a team of astronauts tasked with setting up the first human colony on Mars.
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Flower’s Perspective
Describe the first day of spring from the perspective of a flower that has just bloomed.
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Pet Planet
Imagine a world where pets are in charge instead of humans. What does this world look like and how do pets govern it?
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Life Beneath November Rain
Write a story about a non-human organism and their experience of November Rain.
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Secret Life of a Tree
Write a diary entry for a tree in your backyard or in a park. What has it seen, heard or felt over the years?
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Life of a River
Imagine you are a river flowing from a mountain to the sea, tell the tale of your journey.
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Friendship Trouble
Write about a time when you and your friend disagreed on something and how you resolved it.
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The Friendship Challenge
Imagine being in a situation where you had to break your friendship with someone, write about how you would deal with it.
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Storybook Inspired Self Portrait
Write about which character you identify with in your favorite storybook, and explain why.
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The Gift of Giving
Narrate an instance when you made or chose a special gift for a friend or family member and their reaction on receiving it.
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Living History
Travel in a time machine to a historical event that fascinates you. Narrate the event from your perspective as if you were present there.
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Education and Opportunity Gap
Write about the education system in your area. Does it offer equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their socio-economic status?
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The Cost of Urbanization
Describe a city you know well, focusing on its environmental issues related to urbanization.
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The Talking Pet Mystery
Suppose your pet could suddenly speak human language. What would it say and what secrets might it reveal?
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A Forgotten Past
Construct a character who is trying to uncover the truth about their forgotten past.
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Facing the Mirror
Explore a character grappling with their reflection as they come to terms with their true personality.
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Star Perspective
Explore the perspective of the Star atop a Christmas tree, overseeing the celebrations of its human family.
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Goblin’s Grit
Chronicle the journey of a goblin living under a bridge who seeks acceptance from the human villagers above.
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Beast’s Transformation
Craft a narrative about a mythical beast who was once a human, now cursed and seeking to return to its original form.
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View from a Cloud
Imagine you are a cloud looking down on the world below. Describe what you see and the emotions you feel.
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Dialogue with a Winter Hare
Write a conversation between you and a winter hare in the depths of a snow-covered forest.
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and suppresses its citizens in horrifying ways.
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Post-Apocalyptic Untouched Nature
Imagine a civilization so advanced that it fails and falls only to give way to nature’s reemergence and dominance. Write a story set in this backdrop.
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Unexpected Understanding
Construct an ending where fundamentally differing characters reach an unforeseen understanding or forge an unlikely alliance.
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Ghostly Evocations
Pen a dialogue between a ghost and a human where the specter reveals pivotal moments from its past.
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Real Feel Simulator
An AI, created to simulate and teach human emotions to distant, alien life forms, begins experiencing anomalies. Write about what happens next.
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Beloved Automaton
Write a scene where a human falls in love with an advanced, human-like AI. Discuss the AI’s response to their feelings.
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The Android’s Grief
What happens when an AI goes through the process of grieving? Write a short story illustrating this phenomenon.
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Understanding the Unfeeling
Imagine an AI developing emotions and write about its struggle to truly grasp human feelings.
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Love Amidst War
Envision a tale of romantic love blossoming amidst the bleakness and devastation of war.
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Frontline Journal
Step into the shoes of a solider and pen a diary entry chronicling one day at the frontline.
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Understanding Poetry’s Role
Reflect on why you think poetry is essential and how it contributes to our understanding of the world.
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Diving into Different Cultures
Choose a poem from a culture different from yours and reflect on the unique insights it provides.
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Enchanted Florist
Suppose you are a sentient flower in a bouquet, given as a Valentine’s Day gift. Chronicle the tale of your journey from the florist to the recipient.
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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at a café on Valentine’s Day.
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Unsolved Codes and Symbols
Write about an expert linguist deciphering an undeciphered ancient language or coded messages.
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The Resurrection Monologues
Create a monologue from the perspective of Jesus after his resurrection.
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The Changing Landscape
Document how a particular natural wonder has changed over time—due to natural processes or human intervention.
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Monster Within
Create a story about a person who transforms into a terrifying creature under specific conditions.
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Alien Perspectives
Write a story from the perspective of an alien species interacting with humans for the first time.
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The Sports Robot
Imagine you had a robot that could play any sport perfectly. Write about your adventures with the sports robot.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Induction Into the Unknown
Compose a story focused around the initiation process of a secret society.
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Decoherence Delusion
Craft a psychological thriller about a physicist suffering from delusions due to quantum decoherence.
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Soulmark Enigma
Construct a story about a mundane human discovering their soulmark links them to a supernatural entity.
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Befriending the Alien
Write about a mediating human character establishing a relationship with a newly discovered alien species.
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The Historical Observer
Spin a tale about a vampire who has seen the rise and fall of empires, witnessing the course of human history.
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The Longest Goodbye
Write about a vampire who falls in love with a mortal knowing they will outlive their lover.
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The Undying Patron
Imagine a vampire who uses its immortality to become a protector of a particular human lineage.
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Text Messages in a Bottle
Imagine you could send five text messages to a past or current important person in your life. What would you say?
