19+ ‘Juxtaposition’ Writing Prompts
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Robot Horse Roundup
In a dystopian future where the old West is a theme park filled with robotic animals, narrate the tale of an ageing cowboy taming a rebellious robot horse for a big rodeo event.
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The Unpredictable Heir
The least likely person becomes the heir to a major corporation, stirring tumult in the company.
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Subterranean City
Imagine discovering an entire, concealed city beneath the surface of your own town.
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Star-crossed Lovers in Suburbia
Write a tale of two neighbors who are deeply in love, but their HOA’s rules prevent them from being together.
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The Quantum Quandary
Your main character exists in a state of quantum superposition, experiencing multiple states of reality simultaneously.
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Playing Wiht Familiarity
Create a fanfiction piece by taking two clichéd story elements and blending them into a freshly concocted plot.
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Swapping Genres
Write a scene where characters from a serious anime series are placed in comedic situations, and characters from a funny anime are subjected to grave circumstances.
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Alternative Universe
Envision an alternate universe where one fundamental law or principle of the world is opposite. Describe a day in such a world.
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Juxtaposition Jolt
Write a story that begins with a mundane, everyday event, but ends with a startling plot twist.
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Mythical Creature Encounter
Craft a tale about encountering a mythical creature in your own neighborhood.
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Juxtaposition of Two Homes
Illustrate the stark differences and surprising similarities between your old home with your family and your new home away from them.
