170+ ‘Innocence’ Writing Prompts
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Innocent Assassin
Write about a character who, unbeknownst to them, carries out an action that drastically alters another’s life.
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Touchstones of Innocence
Try to trace back your childhood memories and identify the first time you made a personal value judgement.
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Haunted Fairy Kingdom
An ancient fairy kingdom has been cursed, turning from a place of beauty and magic into a haunting, horrific landscape.
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Dragon Guardian
Imagine a reality where dragons choose children to protect, and your main character finally gets picked.
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Eternal Childhood
Imagine a child vampire trying to experience a normal family life despite her eternal childhood.
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Possession of the Innocent
Write about a young child’s possession and the desperate struggle of the family to regain their child’s soul.
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Thrills of The Easter Hunt
Relive the excitement and tales of an Easter egg hunt you participated in.
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Unmasking The Easter Bunny
Recount how you felt when you discovered the truth about the Easter Bunny.
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Heroes in Youth
Develop a child character who becomes a hero of the zombie apocalypse.
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The Familiar Stranger
In a small town, a local is found murdered and the prime suspect is a stranger who swears he’s never…
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The Lying Detective
Your protagonist is a seasoned detective trying to solve a complex murder case, only to realize that he himself may…
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Resilient Child
Describe a situation through the eyes of a child, who in the face of the apocalypse, still finds hope in…
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Between the Thieves
Attempt to recreate the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves crucified beside him.
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Footprints in the Sand
Recount a day in your childhood life when you felt completely free and happy.
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Forgotten Secrets
Write about a protagonist who wakes up with severe memory loss, finding a detailed plan for a violent crime they…
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The Ghostly Companion
Imagine your childhood imaginary friend was a ghost and detail the adventures you both had.
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The Dead Pet Project
Create a chilling narrative that involves a child who tries to bring back their deceased pet.
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Eerily Wise Beyond Years
Create a story based around a child who inexplicably has aged wisdom or precognitive abilities.
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Haunted Nostalgia
Write about a much-loved relic from your past that begins to exhibit inexplicably terrifying behavior.
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Childhood Amid the War
Put yourself in the shoes of a child during the Civil War era. Write about their disillusionment, their growth, and…
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Political Intrigue in Galactic Senate
Write about a senator from a remote planet who uncovers corruption in the Galactic Senate.
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False Accusation
Write a story about a character falsely accused of betrayal amidst a zombie outbreak.
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Creepy Children’s Nursery Rhyme
Use a harmless nursery rhyme as inspiration for a bone-chilling horror story.
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Nightmare Dollmaker
Create a tale about a toymaker-turned-killer who uses his creations as deadly weapons.
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Time Traveling Toddler
Write about a toddler who acquires a time-traveling teddy bear and the adventures they go on.
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Nightly Lullaby
Craft a story where an old, abandoned house is said to be haunted, not by screams or moans, but by…
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Invisible Playmate
Pen a tale where a young child has a friendship with an invisible playmate, only for the parents to learn…
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Echoes from the Playground
Write a story where the joyful sounds from a children’s playground turn out to be ghostly echoes of children from…
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Ink Noir
In a dark and stylistic noir setting, a beloved cartoon character is marked as a prime suspect.
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Flashback Floats
Recall a memory of a trip to the water park from many years ago. Describe how it links to a…
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Shattered Innocence
Tell a tale of a cherished character who loses their innocence and embarks on a dark journey.
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2. Carefree Innocence
Reflect on a time when you were deeply happy as a child and narrate it with all its nuances.
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The Case of the Stolen Identity
Narrate a story where the detective himself becomes a suspect due to identity theft.
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The Accused Innocent
Create a story where the wrongly accused main character must analyze a crime scene they happened upon to prove their…
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Childhood’s End
Write about the moment you realized your childhood had ended and adulthood had begun.
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Magical Career: Professional Elf in Lapland
Write about the role of a professional Elf in Santa’s Lapland, the unique experiences they face and the challenges they…
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Crisis in the Courtroom
Craft a story where a character is forced to defend their innocence in a major court case.
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First Love Woes
Write about your first major crush or love, and how that experience shaped you as a person.
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Whispering Walls
Compose a story that revolves around a family secret, discovered as a child, but not fully understood until adulthood.
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Backyard Adventures
Narrate a particularly adventurous day or make-believe game you played in your family’s backyard, or a local park during your…