70+ ‘Law’ Writing Prompts
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Orwellian Surveillance Today
Would our digital society be a paradise or a nightmare under George Orwell’s 1984 ‘Big Brother’ law?
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Collapse of Order
Write about the initial and rapid disintegration of societal structures during the zombie apocalypse.
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An Innocent Abroad
Imagine a serial killer who travels the world, leaving a trail of bodies in unique locales.
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Emotion over Law
Your antihero prioritizes emotional connections over laws established by the society.
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Parental Anxiety
Write a story about a child taken hostage from the perspective of the helpless and desperate parent.
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Global Environmental Accords
Re-imagine historical accords like the Paris Agreement. How would you revise these environmental accords as a world leader?
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Alien Outlaw
A space ship crash lands near a small western town, the alien within takes the guise of a notorious outlaw from the Wild West.
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Bloodline Secrets
Imagine a vampire detective who must solve a murder within his own ancient vampire clan.
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A Lawman’s Turn
Write a crime narrative where the villain is an unpredictable high ranking law enforcement officer who uses his position to carry out illicit activities.
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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 the victim.
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Unpicking Precedents
Choose a landmark legal case that set a significant precedent and explain how your approach would have differed.
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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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After the Heist
Create a story where the protagonist belongs to a bootlegging gang during Prohibition, and has just successfully evaded law enforcement.
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Secret Scrolls
Imagine a scribe who discovers a political conspiracy while transcribing royal documents.
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Extortion Game
Develop a narrative where a detective is blackmailed into helping a wanted criminal evade arrest.
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Superhero Legislation
Describe the implementation of a new regulation that requires superheroes to reveal their true identities.
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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 behind their choice to be a vigilante.
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Interstellar Heist
Plan the perfect space crime – a con job or heist targeting a powerful intergalactic corporation.
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The Daylight Robbery
In a world where cosmic outlaws can manipulate time, write about a heist that occurs in broad ‘daylight’.
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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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Leap Year Legislation
A new law states that decisions made on February 29th don’t have legal effect until the next Leap Year.
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Laws of Mother Nature
Discuss a law you would like to see implemented around the globe that would aid in Earth’s protection.
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Two Sides of the Law
Craft a short story where you alternate between two points of view: the detective investigating a crime and the suspect being investigated for the same crime.
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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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Circle of Kindness
Imagine a rule that everyone in the world has to be kind to each other, describe how this rule will change the world.
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Women of the Prohibition
Design a scenario of women’s contributions and reactions during the Prohibition Era.
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Smoky Secrets
Write about a character who operates an underground speakeasy during the Prohibition Era.
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Criminally Cold
Author a action-packed narrative about a smuggling operation using an ice fishing camp as a ruse.
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Blizzard Betrayal
Pen a story about a criminal who escapes a maximum-security prison during a severe winter storm.
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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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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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Imaginary World Creation
Imagine and describe a world where one fundamental law of nature is different.
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The Ethical Algorithm
Create a world in which advanced AI are the ultimate enforcers of morality and law.
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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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Wonderland Wandering
You’ve fallen down a rabbit hole and ended up in a world that defies all logic. Describe this world and your adventure through it.
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Turning Informant
Write about an organized crime member who decides to become an informant for the police.
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Underground Syndicate
Write about a rookie detective slowly uncovering the existence of a powerful organized crime syndicate.
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Journey to Arcadia
Imagine you stumble upon a magical portal in your attic that leads to the realm of Arcadia. What do you find there?
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Legally Sound Revenge
Craft a case against a famous literary villain, using their own fictional actions as evidence.
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Unfeeling Justice
Consider a world where AI have taken over law enforcement and judgement. How does this change society and how fair would it be?
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Professional Ethics
Discuss your opinion on the ethical responsibilities in your profession or a profession you admire.
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Virtual Villains: Reality or Machine?
A trending virtual reality game has begun to affect players in real life, with real consequences.
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Tracking the Phantom Art Thief
Create a thrilling adventure and chase between a seasoned detective and a notorious, elusive art thief.
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Zero Hour
Write a narrative recounting the first 24 hours of a global zombie outbreak from the viewpoint of a central authority or government agency.
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Vampire Anarchy
Imagine a realm where the traditional hierarchy of vampire society is overthrown, leading to a state of anarchy.
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Twisted Justice
Write about a vigilante detective who deliberately plants evidence in order to bring criminals to justice.
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Dragon Law
Write about the laws and regulations that were implemented due to the arrival of dragons.
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The Sword’s Edge
Pen a Templar’s experience to enforce the Circle of Magi’s rules, even when the laws seem unfair.
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Understanding The Qun
Write about a character’s journey in understanding the Qun, the fundamental philosophy and religious law within Qunari culture.
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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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Become What You Attract
Describe the person you aim to become and how that person aligns with your life’s goals.
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Switching Roles
Develop a story in which two characters suddenly find themselves living each other’s lives.
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My Stance on Capital Punishments
Write a comprehensive essay on your point of view regarding capital punishment and explain with supportive arguments.
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The Invisible Line
Write about a dystopian society in which everything seems normal until a shocking law or truth is discovered.
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Family Job Traditions
Describe any family traditions related to careers and how these have influenced your personal career choices.
