31+ ‘Impending Doom’ Writing Prompts
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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Hidden Code Horrors
Write a story about a computer programmer who discovers a chilling prophecy encrypted in a code.
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High-Rise Horror
Imagine being trapped in the top floor of a skyscraper as the zombie horde advances floor by floor.
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Lifetime Paradox
Imagine a character encounters a ghost from the future, warning them of their own impending doom.
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Dreadful Countdown
Your protagonist receives a mysterious, suspense-filled warning counting down to a catastrophic event.
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Portents and Predicaments
Write a short piece including a prediction, sign or portent that hint about an upcoming disaster or tragedy.
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Time Predictor
Write a sci-fi thriller about an AI that predicts a disastrous event from the future.
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Last Night at the Bunker
Craft a tale about a couple who find themselves trapped in a war bunker, using this confined place and time…
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The Time-Ticking Pursuit
The protagonist has stolen something highly valuable and is now running from its powerful, vengeful owner. They know exactly when…
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Harbinger of Doom
Write a tale about a ghostly albatross that appears whenever a ship is destined to wreck.
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The Child Seer
A child could see the future in her dreams, and her latest seeing is about a looming danger.
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Weathering Storms
Use a recurring storm as a metaphor to represent the turmoil in a character’s life.
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One Last Hurrah
The main character knows they are transforming into a zombie and decides to accomplish one last ambitious task before fully…
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Bitter Bite
Write about the first painful moment when your character has been bitten and is slowing turning into a zombie.
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Shattered Mirrors
Incorporate a symbolic object, like a broken mirror, that forecasts bad luck or misfortune for a key character.
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Silhouette of Shadows
Every full moon, disturbing shadowy figures start appearing throughout the town causing unexplained incidences.
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The Final Countdown
Imagine waking up with a countdown clock tattooed on your arm that no one else can see.
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Surrounded by the Undead
Illustrate a scene where a character is stalked and cornered by a horde of zombies.
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Untold Love in the Titan’s Shadow
Develop a forbidden love story between two passengers of different classes on board the Titanic.
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Awakening The Ancients
In a world facing an imminent apocalypse, only long-sleeping giants can save humanity.
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Monstrous Awakening
A creature of legend and horror awakens after centuries, threatening to plunge the land into darkness and despair.
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Shadowy Apparition
Create a story in which a mythical being haunts the dreams of humans, not to scare them, but to warn…
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An Ominous Clock Tick
Construct a suspenseful narrative making a ticking clock central to the story.
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Taming the Plot Beast
Create a plot that gradually unravels until it becomes almost uncontrollable, but the main character finds a unique solution to…
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Sealed Fates Curse
Write a tale where a ghost is cursed to watch the lives of its descendants, unable to protect them from…
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Journey Beyond Stars
Write about a group of ambassadors from Earth who embark on a voyage to defend humanity in a daunting intergalactic…
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Apocalypse Diary
Craft a day-by-day account of the world coming to an end from the perspective of one individual.
