128+ ‘Laughter’ Writing Prompts
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Actually, Just Friends
Narrate a story about two best friends who plan to spend Valentine’s Day together as singles, but unexpectedly end up falling for each other.
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Recounting the Green Gaiety
Write about the joy and fun you had during St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Unforgettable Adventures
Create a narrative about a fantastic adventure you and your friend imagined or went on.
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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 Clown of Shadows
Pen down a story about a villain who is a rogue circus clown, with a dark sense of humor.
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The Nightmarish Circus
A villain operates under the guise of a ringmaster in a twisted and eerie circus.
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The Lost Playground
Describe an eerie experience at your favorite childhood playground that changed the way you perceived playtime.
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Satire and Society
Choose an aspect of society that frustrates you and spin it into a satirical comedy.
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Create a Comic Character
Imagine a comic character, detailing their traits, quirks, and comedic style.
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Comedic Hero
Develop a story about an unlikely hero who manages to save the day in a way that leaves everyone laughing.
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Laughter in Adversity
Create a short story about a character who uses humor as a tool to navigate a challenging situation.
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Close-Knit Memories
Record your favorite family memory and explain why you are grateful for that moment.
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Whimsical Wavy World
Write a story set in a world where natural laws bend according to one’s emotions.
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Blooming Friendship
Imagine two friends reuniting at a sunny park after a year of separation, and write about their afternoon picnic.
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Beauty in Togetherness
Take a moment to recall a memorable group outing or trip with your girlfriends and describe it in detail.
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Valentine’s Treaty
Write about the world’s political leaders deciding to make peace on Valentine’s day because of a romantic comedy flick.
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The Spring Fair Affair
Narrate a story about two strangers who meet at a spring fair and feel an unexpected connection.
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Sounds of Summer
Describe the unique sounds of summer that resonate with you and explore why they hold significance.
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A Taste of Nostalgia
Write about a specific food or dish that transports you back to your childhood.
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Echoes of A Forgotten Party
The mansion was renowned for its grand soirées once, but now the grand ballroom remains eerily quiet.
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Time Machine Mix-up
In their first-ever time travel, a novice time traveller misinterprets the controls and ends up at a dinosaur-themed amusement park.
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Celebrating Friendship
Create a recollection of your most memorable Valentine’s Day spent with friends.
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Planetary Comedy Club
Write a story about the idiosyncrasies and funny mishaps experienced by a stand-up comedian who performs gigs across different planets in the galaxy.
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Cake and Candle Catastrophe
Narrate a hilarious or disastrous incident involving your birthday cake or candles.
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Life Lessons from Sitcoms
Write about a sitcom that you love and describe a significant life lesson you learned from it.
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Duck, Dodge, and Dance
Write about a staid dodgeball game that suddenly turns into a spontaneous dance competition.
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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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Skittish Skeleton Stories
Your main character is a living skeleton who is nervous about stepping outside the cemetery for the first time. His every bone rattles when he is anxious!
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Galactic Giggles
Imagine an alien race that communicates through laughter. Write a story about your first encounter with them.
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Seasonal Sounds
Detail out the unique sounds that signify the arrival of summer or which you associate with summer.
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Bands of Friendship
Recount the story of how you met your best friend and the adventures you’ve had together.
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Life’s Absurdities
Craft a story where life’s peculiar absurdities offer comic relief in the midst of drama.
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Cursed Clown Car
Write about a clown car at a circus that starts exhibiting strange, eerie behavior.
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An Unusual Day at School
Imagine arriving at school, only to discover all the teachers have been replaced by your favourite cartoon characters. What happens next?
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Frog Prince In Disguise
Write a humorous tale of a prince that’s been turned into a frog who’s trying desperately to convince someone to kiss him.
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Shadows in the Playground
Write a story where a playground by day turns into the playground of the undead by night.
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Mystery of the Vanished Duchess
Invent a story based on an aristocratic ghost who vanished under mysterious circumstances, now seen haunting her once-lavish estate.
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Silly Spartan Soldiers
Write a story detailing a day in the life of a group of Spartan soldiers preparing for a major battle who are accidentally served a batch of ‘laughing potion’.
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King Arthur’s Comical Companion
Imagine if a modern stand-up comedian was transported back in time, and became a part of King Arthur’s round table.
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Annual Sports Day Debacle
Imagine the goofs and slips that occur during the much-anticipated school sports day.
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Lunchroom Laughter
Explore the humorous, ridiculous, or embarrassing incidents that took place in your school canteen.
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Ghost or Grandma?
Imagine your family moving into an old, haunted mansion only to find out that the ghost they encounter is a long-lost relative.
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Accidental Prank
Describe a situation where an everyday occurrence was mistaken as an April Fool’s Day joke.
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The Unexpected Superpower
Imagine you have been gifted a peculiar superpower – the ability to make anyone laugh uncontrollably.
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Rekindling Inner Light
Write about a moment where you found unexpected joy or laughter during a difficult time.
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Holi Hues
Formulate a vivid and colorful short story set in the lively atmosphere of the Holi festival in India.
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Lessons from Laughter
Describe a moment of laughter from the past year that still brings a smile on your face.
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Unexpected Father’s Day surprise
Narrate an unforgettable Father’s Day where things didn’t quite go as planned and you had to come up with an unexpected surprise.
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Journey into Colors
Draw a picture of an imaginary friend and use words to describe all the colors you’ve used to bring them to life.
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The Comic Misunderstanding
Write a story revolving around a humorous misconception that results in unexpected consequences.
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Laughter Lifelines
Write about the funniest moment of your life which triggered absolute, uncontrollable laughter.
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Narrate a story about the most memorable easter egg hunt your family ever had.
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The Haunting Laughter
Write a detective adventure story about solving a cold case that involves the eerie laughter of a vanished comedian.
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Christmas Day Reflections
Recount your feelings and thoughts as your perfect Christmas day draws to a close.
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Magical Christmas Dinner
Imagine your ideal Christmas dinner, detailing all the people present, the food, decorations, and feelings.
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Masked Laughter
Craft a scene highlighting a light and funny superhero using humor to defuse a tense situation.
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Battle of Shadows and Laughter
Pen a story with a dark, brooding superhero and a light, funny superhero forced onto the same team.
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Misunderstood Messages
Write about a hilariously misplaced or misinterpreted text message and its comedic fallout.
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Eerie Countryside Carnival
Weave a tale about a once-joyous countryside carnival that has now become the subject of bizarre local legends.
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Cheered to Death
Write a story about a mischief-causing spirit that only kills people who laugh at its antics.
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Tiny Terrors
Create a story about a typically feared creature, like a dragon or monster, but make it hilariously incompetent.
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The “Unromantic” Gesture
Craft a comedic story about the least romantic Valentine’s Day gift imaginable—and the recipient’s reaction.
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The Haunting Laughter
Write a story where a haunted house is not filled with terrifying sounds but with deep, belly laughter.
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April Fool’s Twist
Pen a story starting with an April Fools’ Day prank that has surprising consequences.
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Bonfire Chronicles
Write about a mysterious or significant event that happened during a summer bonfire.
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Camper’s Chronicle
Document a family camping and hiking trip, emphasizing the shared experiences and challenges.
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Ticklish Time Travel
The world’s first time traveler finds out that laughing is the catalyst to travel through time, transporting him to random moments in history.
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Slippery Slide Shenanigans
Invent a water park ride with the longest, most dangerous slide. Describe it with all the thrill, danger, and fear, but also the ultimate fun.
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Misunderstanding Moves
Imagine a scenario where the PokeDex mistranslates a new move’s instructions causing confusion and laughter.
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A Day in Zonko’s Joke Shop
Write about a day in the life of an employee or regular customer at Zonko’s Joke Shop.
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School Spirit Secrets
Write about an old, forgotten school building – once bustling and full now a mere ghost itself – filled with spectral students still attending class.
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Unpacking Shadows
Create a written portrait of a ‘ghost’ left behind by the grief and describe their presence in your day-to-day life.
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Misunderstood Supernatural Being
Imagine a supernatural creature attempting to fit in human society but always misinterpreting social procedures.
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4. Unforgettable Laughter
Write about a time when you laughed so hard that your cheeks hurt or your stomach ached.
