178+ ‘Justice’ Writing Prompts
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Question of Justice
Write about a zombie standing trial for their actions while they were under the influence of zombification.
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First Vigilante Act
Write about your superhero’s first step into crime-fighting, and their emotions during this crucial phase.
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Bratman and Reb-bin
What would happen if two superhero kids rebelled against their superhero parents? Write about their silly adventures.
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The Sportsmanship Story
We often hear stories of sportsmanship and fair play, write an essay about any one instance of good sportsmanship -…
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Embers of Rebellion
Your character is a leader addressing his/her followers before leading them into a rebellion. Construct a powerful monologue that captures…
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Peaceful Monarchy
Imagine a serene, utopian royal kingdom where the ruler governs with wisdom and benevolence.
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Shades of Justice
Write about an antihero who fights for justice, but uses unorthodox methods to achieve their goal.
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Vengeance Served Cold
What grave injustice has your villain suffered that ignited their desire for revenge?
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Noble Nemesis
Consider a villain who, despite their nefarious deeds, maintains a code of ethics or a set of principles.
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Vampire Noir
Write about a vampire detective solving mysteries in a dirty, dangerous, and supernatural city.
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Night In The Vampire’s Den
Write about a detective working on an eerie murder case that leads them to a mansion with Vampire Lords as…
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Revolution of the Voiceless
Write a story where your protagonist leads a revolution, fighting for all who have been unseen and unheard.
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Afterlife’s Laws
Imagine a world where spirits are governed by strict legal system similar to human world.
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Labyrinth of Lies
Narrate a story where a charmingly deceptive criminal mastermind leads the detective on a thrilling chase, but with every solved…
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Truth and Consequence
Take a true crime story you’ve read about and reimagine the events, focusing on the mind of the perpetrator or…
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Off-Beaten Prompt Paths
Challenge yourself to create prompts based on abstract concepts or emotions.
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The Whistleblower
Pen a tale about an ordinary citizen who accidentally uncovers corruption at the highest political levels, turning their life upside…
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View from the Bench
Imagine you are a Supreme Court Justice delivering a groundbreaking majority opinion on a contemporary controversial issue.
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Time Cops
Your protagonist is part of a special task force that goes back in time to prevent crimes that have yet…
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The Making of a Sidekick
Write about the moment your superhero’s sidekick decides to join the fight for justice.
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Secret Battles
Elaborate on the mental toll of leading a double life and ponder on the emotional battles a superhero’s alter ego…
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The Humanity Behind the Mask
Analyze the persona and real life of a superhero, and the influences that drive their actions.
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Mirror Facing
Explore the internal debate a superhero may have when they have to follow the law or follow their moral compass.
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Poetic Justice
Write about a school poetry contest that takes a dark turn when harmful secrets about students start appearing in the…
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Investigative Obsession
Create a story where a private investigator becomes personally obsessed with a case they have been hired for.
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Midnight Mourner’s Curse
Write a ghost story about a vengeful spirit of a person who had been wronged in life seeking justice in…
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Triumph Over Giants
Compose a narrative where an underdog character confronts figures of power to bring about justice.
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The Cost of Masked Vigilantism
Dive into a controversial debate where society grapples with whether superheroes should be identified and held accountable just like everyone.
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Life of a Vigilante
Dive into the psyche of a superhero who operates outside the boundaries of law. Delve into the reasons and philosophy…
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The Balance of Powers
Write about superheroes from different worlds colluding to balance their universes’ powers.
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Revolution of Gears
Write a story of a steampunk revolution, where the ruling class governs with an iron fist and steam-powered machinery.
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Silent Whistles
Create a tale about a whistleblower who divulges secrets to expose a major political scandal but must stay under the…
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Ethereal Space Convict
In a universe where every crime is recorded and broadcasted, tell the story of a fugitive en route to the…
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Combatting Systemic Racism
Argue for effective methods to fight systemic racism in modern-day society.
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My Kingdom, My Rules
Describe a kingdom where you are the ruler. What are the rules? What is the culture like?
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Martian Murder Mystery
Write a story about a detective on a newly colonised Mars solving the first-ever murder on the red planet.
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Fairytale Makeover
Pick a fairy tale character who you thought was misunderstood or misrepresented and rewrite their story.
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Morality Flip
Imagine a classic superhero and explore what would happen if their moral compass was suddenly inverted.
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Witches of Salem’s Spirits
Reinterpret Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, imagining what would happen if the victims came back as ghosts.
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Undoing The Unabomber
Write a story where the Unabomber, Theodore ‘Ted’ Kaczynski, was caught earlier.
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Sheriff’s Dilemma
Develop a complex moral dilemma that a sheriff in the Old West might have had to grapple with.
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Transplant Tragedy
In your story, a heart transplant recipient realizes he’s re-living the brutal murder of his donor.
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Spectral Justice
Craft a detective story with the twist that your protagonist’s consulting detective is a ghost.
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The Super Lobbyist
A superhero-turned-lobbyist uses their powers to sway political outcomes. What are the effects?
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Diplomatic Disaster
Write about an incident where a human diplomat unintentionally offends an alien race, leading to rising tensions.
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Setting the Central Dilemmas
Create a moral or ethical dilemma that serves as the central plot for your drama story.
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The Ghost of a Forgotten Past
Write about a spirit that materializes around history’s forgotten, helping historians recover lost truths.
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The Lawless Frontier
Create a narrative following the life of a sheriff in a small, lawless town in the Old West.
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Mechanical Guardian
Craft a tale about a fully autonomous artificial intelligence system that becomes a high-tech superhero.
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Superhero Adventures
If you were a superhero, what would your powers be and what adventures would you go on?
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The Busker’s Ballad
An amateur musician on the street corners stirs up an old scandal with his latest composition.
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‘Ghostly Confession’
A murder convict’s ghost reveals to you the location of the body and the real murderer.
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The Karma Cruise
Write a suspense story where a murderer becomes the hunted onboard a cruise filled with victims’ revenge-driven family members.
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Bitter Medicine
Craft a story where a doctor must decide between saving a critically ill criminal or letting them die.
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Immortal Activism
Invent a story in which a vampire uses his immortality to influence societal changes and fights for social justice, meanwhile…
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Forgotten Halls of The Mind
Weave a story about a neuropsychiatrist who discovers an unexplored mental realm within the human mind linked to unresolved mysteries.
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Political Manifesto
Draft a political manifesto for a fictional character that has decided to run for a political position.
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Undercover Lawyer
Write a story about a lawyer who is forced to go undercover to collect evidence for a legal case.
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Combat Against Labor Injustice
Imagine you are a social activist fighting for workers’ rights. Describe a day in your life.
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Through the Serf’s Eyes
Your protagonist is a serf who embarks on a journey to win his freedom in medieval Europe.
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Crumbling Infrastructure
Weave a tale about the inhabitants of a neighborhood after their local government has abandoned basic public services.
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Retribution from the Grave
Write about a detective who is haunted by the ghost of a criminal he once put behind bars.
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Jailhouse Ghost
A detective interrogates a convicted killer who claims he’s haunted by his victims’ ghosts, begging for justice.
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The Reluctant Specter
Pen a story where a detective’s murdered partner returns as a ghost to help him close their last case.
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Unseen Guardian
Create a detective story where the investigator, after being killed early in the story, continues their work as a ghost…
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Serial Killer on the Loose
Capture the perceptive mind of a serial killer while steering clear of cliches.
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The Politics of Palate
Consider a politicized food issue (like GMOs, organic farming, or food deserts) and write about your opinions and beliefs on…
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Shades of Injustice
Write a story about a villain whose evil actions are based on what they see as justice.
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An Unsung Hero
Write about an unsung hero from the Indian Independence movements whose stories have almost been forgotten.
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Divine Intervention
Pen a story about a seemingly hopeless situation, that is ultimately turned around via divine intervention.
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Banished Aristocrat
Explore the life of an aristocrat who, against all odds, joins the revolution after being exiled.
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Cesar Chavez in today’s society
Picture Cesar Chavez alive and active today. How would he respond to the current issues that are impacting marginalized groups?
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Cesar Chavez: The Man
Write about your understanding of Cesar Chavez as a person and as a figure in history.
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Cheating Rumpelstiltskin
What if Rumpelstiltskin gets caught cheating in his own game by secretly sneaking a peek at his own name written…
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Rewrite the Ending
Imagine you are a slave who has successfully escaped to the North. Now, rewrite the history.
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The Civil Rights Movement
Write about what the civil rights movement means to you and how it has impacted your life or the lives…
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The Forgotten Kingdom
Imagine a world where goblins are the noble rulers, guiding their kingdom with justice and wisdom.
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Wildlife Warriors
Imagine a world where wildlife can communicate with humans through a group of kids. How do they help maintain natural…
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The Hidden Kingdom Beneath the Gallows
Create a story revolving around an underground kingdom beneath the notorious gallows, inhabited by ghosts of the condemned men.
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Ancient Warlord’s Curse
Write about an ancient warlord’s ghost who returns to his conquered land every 100 years.
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My Own Magic Land
Create your own magical land ruled by you. Describe its landscape, inhabitants, and the set of special rules that govern…
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Transmutation of a Gentle Soul
Write a poignant account of a virtuous character transforming into a villain driven by revenge.
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Runaway Innocent
Write a story about someone who has been falsely accused of a major crime and is on the run.
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Dystopian Uprising
Explore a dystopian world wherein a group of oppressed people rise against an authoritarian regime.
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Echoes of a Forgotten Crime
Pen down a tale surrounding an old crime scene you stumble upon, reigniting memories of a cold case from your…
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Wild West Adventure
Create a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West. Incorporate cowboys, sheriffs, horse chases, and a mysterious treasure.
