66+ ‘Irony’ Writing Prompts
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The Anti-Valentine’s Crusader
Craft a story of a character who is a notorious Valentine’s Day hater but ends up finding love in the…
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Nostalgia Trip
Create a narrative about a memorable trip from the past, wishfully reimagined in 2020’s context.
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Magical Matchmaker
A Cupid-like character has the power to match soulmates but can’t seem to find their own on Valentine’s Day.
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An Unplanned Reunion
During a wild, globe-trotting adventure, the character continuously and coincidentally keeps bumping into an annoying former classmate.
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Dialogue Deception
Create a scenario where two characters understand a dialogue differently, leading to a significant misunderstanding.
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Superheroes of Mundane Tasks
Invent a superhero whose powers are comically connected to ordinary, everyday tasks.
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In the Bubble
Create a tale about a utopian city that is actually far from perfect when viewed closely.
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Foreshadowing in an Innocent Gesture
Describe a seemingly innocuous act that becomes significant later in the tale.
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Double Life
Write about a character leading a double life and the dramatic irony that unfolds as the character’s loved ones remain…
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Identity Swap
Write a story where two characters unknowingly trade places in life while everyone else around them is aware.
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Time’s Duality
Develop a narrative where a character is reliving the same day over and it ends tragic, however, the readers know…
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Hidden Truths
Write a story where the protagonist is trying to uncover a secret that the reader already knows.
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Stage of Masks
Describe a drama taking place in a theatre, where actors’ on-stage roles start to blur with their real lives.
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Cupid’s Wrong Arrows
Muse on what happens when Cupid’s arrows hit the wrong people on Valentine’s Day.
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Dracula in Suburbia
What if Dracula wakes up in modern suburban setting? How would he adapt and blend in?
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Mystery of the Lost Egg
Spin a humorous or intriguing tale about a lost Easter egg that turned up in an unexpected place years later.
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Untouched Wilderness
Describe a wild, untouched paradise thriving amidst the apocalyptic destruction.
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Masked Ball Mysteries
Create a thrilling narrative about attending a masquerade ball on an October night.
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Mixed Up Priorities
Write about a society that celebrates Earth Day as a hollow, commercialized holiday, ignoring actual environmentally-conscious actions.
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Operation Love Bug
Write about a secret agent who falls in love with a person they are supposed to be spying on.
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Time-Travel Trivia
A time machine can transport you into the past but always deposits you at the funniest historical moment. Explore the…
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Human Hunt
Your character is now a zombie and their former friends do not yet recognize their transformation.
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Karma’s Poster Child
Craft a tale about an arrogant person being humbled by someone they have always demeaned.
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Monster at the Mall
Imagine a scenario where a mythical monster is incongruously loose in a crowded mall.
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Crooning with Cupid
Imagine a song sung by Cupid, the god of love, about his adventures and misadventures on Valentine’s Day.
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Gift of the Magi Remake
Rewrite ‘Gift of the Magi’ using modern holiday decor as the sacrificed objects.
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Mis-Valentined
Write a story about a Valentine’s Day gift or message that accidentally gets delivered to the wrong person.
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Unexpected Superhero Shrinkage
Imagine a superhero who shrinks an inch every time they use their power. Write about a day in their life.
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Happily-After-Afters
In fairy tales, “they lived happily ever after” is the common ending. What if it wasn’t THE end, though? What…
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Survival of the Clumsiest
What if the most clumsy and uncoordinated people were the only survivors of an apocalypse because of their unexpected attributes?
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Irony of the Chosen One
Write a tale about you being selected as the Chosen One only to find out that the mission only requires…
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Fate of the Puppeteer
Describe the death scene of a nefarious puppeteer whose life-sized marionettes turn on him.
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The Great Emu War
Try your hand at comedic writing by chronicling the events of the ‘Great Emu War’ in Australia, a real event…
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Born on the 4th of July
Write a story about a character born on the Fourth of July and explore how this coincidence shapes his/her life.
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The Unsent Valentine
Write a story where a character is desperate to confess their love but never sends their Valentine.
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Innocent Bystander
Narrate Earth Day from the perspective of a forest-dwelling animal whose home is threatened by deforestation.
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Flash of Anomaly
Devise a storyline around a world that seems normal at first, but then an event happens that makes the protagonist…
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Race Against Time
Write about a character who has to complete a daunting task against a ticking clock.
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Natural Disaster Emergency Plan
Write about a family’s meticulously detailed escape plan in the event of a zombie apocalypse, originally designed as a hurricane…
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Mirror, Mirror
Write about a vain vampire who desperately tries to see their own reflection, trying all sorts of methods and devices.
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Vampire’s Day Off
Write about a vampire who takes a break from the usual darkness, and tries to figure out how to go…
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4. Spooky Stand-Up
Create a narrative about a ghost trying to make it as a stand-up comedian, with the catch being that only…
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True Red’s Dilemma
Rewrite the story of Little Red Riding Hood with a suspenseful twist, Red doesn’t know Grandma is the wolf.
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Miscommunication
Write a story in which two characters have growing feelings for each other, but a misunderstanding leads them to believe…
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The Breakup Letter
Write a letter from a character who decides to end their relationship on Valentine’s Day.
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Operational Disaster
Write a tale where a Team Rocket operation goes hilariously wrong because of a simple mistake.
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Subverting Expectations
Write a story using a cliché fanfiction prompt but surprise your readers by subverting their expectations subtly.
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Double Life Dilemma
Write a plot about a character who leads a double life, one that their family and friends know nothing about.
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Resilience in the Limelight: Tales of Comedians’ Struggle
Write about a comedian who publicly battled with depression and discuss their life’s journey.
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Loneliness in a Crowd
Describe an incident when you felt completely isolated even when surrounded by friends or family.
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Oxymoronic Emotions
Write a poem conveying an emotion that is an oxymoron, such as a joyful sadness or a silent scream.
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Wedding Day Disaster
Chronicle an event where everything that could go wrong on a character’s wedding day, does.
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Comically Misplaced
Describe — humorously, of course — being in the wrong place at the absolute wrong time.
