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 unlikeliest of places.
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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 unaware of it.
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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 that the character can only experience happiness on that day.
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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 comic consequences of such journeys.
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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 if the prince grows tired of singing bluebirds and endless sunshine?
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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 conventional chores.
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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 where military was deployed against birds.
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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 and the readers question reality.
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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 emergency plan.
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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 about their day in the sunlight.
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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 the drunk patrons can see him.
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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 the other isn’t interested.
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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.
