987+ ‘Lead’ Writing Prompts
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Fractured Bonds
Write about a character whose relationships undergo drastic changes due to the zombie apocalypse.
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Miraculous Transformation
Write about a character who prayed fervently during the apocalypse and was subsequently immune to the zombie virus.
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Haunted Past
A teen discovers that their new home is haunted by a ghost. Rather than being afraid, they become best friends.
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Valentine’s Day in Japan
Write about the unique way in which Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and how it differs from Western traditions.
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Easter’s Three Messages
Write about the themes of death, resurrection, and new life as they relate to Easter.
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Mind-Boggling Mysteries
Write a mini-mystery and then solve it using logical deduction and clues you’ve embedded in the story.
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Growth in Failure
Write about a failure you experienced and how the lessons from it lead to personal growth.
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The True Value of Honesty
Consider a world where everybody told the truth, no matter what. Would it be a better or worse world to live in?
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Newcomer in Class
Write a story about being the new kid in class and how it would feel. Include how you would wish for others to treat you.
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Holiday Traditions Upended
Compose a story about a family’s holiday tradition that gets disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, but unexpectedly lead to a new and better tradition being born.
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Snowbound Solitude
Detail a day spent in complete solitude due to a heavy snowfall preventing any travel.
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Dragon Riders of Elorim
Create a narrative based on a civilization co-existing with dragons and the select few chosen as their riders.
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Perplexed by Percentages
Imagine a world where everything is measured in percentages. Write a short story about navigating through this world.
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Santa’s Sleigh Upgrade
Imagine that Santa has finally decided to upgrade his old-fashioned sleigh. Write about the process he goes through to select a new mode of transport.
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Fantasy Sports League
Design and describe your own fantasy sports league and the rules that would govern it.
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving advice on how to avoid it.
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November Rain: Transformation
Write about a personal transformation or realization that occurs during one November rain.
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Celebrating Family Traditions
Write about a specific family tradition in your household and why it’s important to you.
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The Cyrus Chronicles
Create a hypothetical scenario where a long-lost relative, Cyrus, shows up at a family reunion.
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Christmas Carolers and the Silent Night
Describe how an introverted character is moved and inspired by a group of Christmas carolers who perform Silent Night.
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Community Helpers Around Us
Write about a community helper in your neighborhood who you admire the most.
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Revelations in Isolation
Write a monologue where your character, stuck in solitude, confronts their deepest fears and insecurities.
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April Fool’s Resolve
Create a story where your character decides to turn an April Fool’s prank into a positive life change.
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Day of Misunderstandings
Write a diary entry of an unusually mistaken April Fool’s Day, where someone’s joke lead to unexpected consequences.
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The Motif of Masks
Create a character who wears a metaphorical mask to hide their true feelings, but has the mask slipping in certain circumstances.
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Sleep No More
Narrate a tale about a protagonist who starts losing the distinction between dreams and reality.
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Mistaken Arrows
Narrate a scenario where Cupid unintentionally shoots an arrow and connects two completely unexpected individuals.
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Battle of Hearts
Imagine Cupid on a particularly challenging day where the arrows of love are not hitting their mark.
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Cupid: The Early Years
Write about Cupid’s life and adventures before he became the well-known God of Love.
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Dialogue with a Winter Hare
Write a conversation between you and a winter hare in the depths of a snow-covered forest.
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Untold Monologues
Create an ending comprised of a character’s monologue that unveils a hidden truth or revelation.
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Peak Plot Twist
Write an ending that integrates an unforeseen plot twist that changes the way the reader interprets the entire story.
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An Unexpected Weather Change
Describe a day when the weather suddenly changed and altered your plans.
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The Unexpected Meeting
Story about bumping into someone you hadn’t thought of in ages, at a New Year’s party.
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Monstrous Revelations
Draft a tale about being friends with an individual who is revealed to be a horrifying monster.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Winter Solitude
Create a piece of writing that explores the feeling of solitude that can often accompany the winter season.
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From Break-Up to Friendship
Write a story where a couples’ breakup leads them to a stronger friendship.
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Lost and Found
Craft a story where childhood sweethearts navigate a break-up early on and then find their way back to each other.
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Discovering AI
Imagine you’re part of the team that has just invented the first sentient Artificial Intelligence system. Describe your feelings and thoughts.
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Birdsong Breakfast
Based on your observations or imagination, write about the different birds returning to your region in April and their morning songs.
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Hidden Benevolence
Write from the perspective of an antihero trying to hide their random acts of kindness.
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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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Future Echoes
An adventurer finds a device that can show the future but cannot change it. Write about their journey coping with this power.
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Magical Mayhem
Describe a chaotic battle scene where both sides of the conflict wield vastly different forms of magic.
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Unseen Heroes
Write about a female superhero who is not recognized or celebrated due to her undercover identity.
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One Peculiar Potluck
Every staff member is required to bring a dish from their cultural background for the office potluck. However, some delicacies take a hilariously wrong turn.
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Puppeteer’s Dilemma
Write a narrative wherein the protagonist is an orchestrator of a complex scheme, dealing with unforeseen consequences of their actions.
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The Casual Villain
Write a story about a character, leading a typical, everyday life, who unknowingly becomes a villain due to certain circumstances or decisions.
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Underground Uprising
Develop a story around a villain who plans to awaken monstrous creatures that reside in the earth’s core.
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Shades of Gray
Explore the transformation of a character from a hero to a villain due to the complexities of life and their own personal principles.
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Villainous Redemption
Write about a villain who experiences a transformative journey, leading to their redemption.
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Double Life Dilemma
This story follows a vampire who attempts to lead a double life – one as a normal human and the other as an immortal creature.
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The Inner Rebellion
A vampire experiences an internal rebellion against her nature and feeds on animals instead of humans.
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Redemption’s Hunger
Explore the character arc of a vampire seeking redemption and attempting to right the wrongs of their past.
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Cursed Valentine’s
A couple receives a Valentine’s Day gift that seems to bring ominous signs and strange events.
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Valentine’s Day Peace Treaty
Imagine if on Valentine’s Day, warring nations decide to pause and make a temporary peace treaty.
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Misunderstood Love Letter
Write a story about a love letter that was meant for someone else but gets into the wrong hands.
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Valley of Broken Hearts
Write a narrative about a place where hearts go to heal after experiencing heartbreak.
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Hidden Scandals
Imagine a drama story involving high-status individuals and a series of unknown scandals.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from now.
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The Transformational Magic of Chocolate
Describe a world where chocolate (like the ones in Easter eggs) has magical properties.
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Rekindling Warmth
Imagine a heartfelt December story where the cold outside contrasts with the warmth being built inside.
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Through Their Eyes
Describe how you might look from your best friend’s perspective. What attributes do they admire about you? What quirks do they find amusing?
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Self-Portrait
Write a detailed self-description, defining both your physical attributes and personal traits.
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Web of Deception
Write a dramatic story where all major characters are hiding secrets from each other.
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The Healing Path
Contemplate and write about how would you cope with the pain associated with unrequited love.
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Prototype Exploit
Create a situation where a major tech company’s unreleased innovative product is stolen, and your character must find the culprits.
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Twists of Time
There is a magic watch that can manipulate time according to the wearer’s will, but every action has unexpected ripple effects.
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Creature’s Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a vampire or a werewolf seeks redemption for their past deeds and attempts to lead a normal life.
