63+ ‘Left Behind’ Writing Prompts
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Forgotten Whispers
Write about dreams you had as a young child that eventually got lost or forgotten.
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Portraying Powerful Pioneers
Write about a woman in history who has significantly made an impact on your life or shaped your perspective in…
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Post-Apocalyptic Untouched Nature
Imagine a civilization so advanced that it fails and falls only to give way to nature’s reemergence and dominance. Write…
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Legacy of the Left Behind
Describe the remnants of ruined society people encounter during their struggle.
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Digital Ghost in The Machine
Write about a notorious cyber criminal who mysteriously disappears leaving a series of complex codes behind.
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Unscheduled Stop
Write a story in which a time traveler accidentally ends up in a historical event that they did not plan…
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The Disappearing Snack Mystery
Write about how a favorite snack disappears from the class cabinet every day.
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Ghostly Guilt
Write about a mistake you made that still lingers in your consciousness, and how you have grown since then.
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Rediscovery of Childhood Dreams
Reflect on a childhood dream or ambition that you were passionate about but never pursued.
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Unspeakable Discovery
A mission lands on a planer previously thought to be uninhabited, only to discover a monument that suggests advanced civilization…
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The Mysterious Love Letter
In your story, the protagonist stumbles upon a love letter intended for someone else, and this leads them down a…
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Narrative of the Abandoned
Imagine you are the remnant of a once-passionate romance, left behind without warning or explanation. Write a heart-wrenching monologue revealing…
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The Missing Heiress Scandal
Write a story about an enigmatic young heiress who mysteriously disappears overnight leaving behind a wealth of clues.
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Fading Footprints
Describe a summer trip that left a significant impact on you and discuss the lingering traces it has left behind.
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The Legacy Left Behind
Consider a brave soldier who gave their life in service to their country and write about the legacy they left…
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The Librarian’s Labyrinth
A librarian is found dead in a locked private reading room within an enormous library.
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Special Child Skills
Think about a skill or talent you had as a child that you no longer possess or utilize. Why did…
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Messages from Beyond
Write about a character who receives cryptic clues from a deceased loved one, leading them into a web of suspense.
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House of Whispers
Imagine you’ve moved into an old house that whispers stories of its past to you during nighttime.
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To Haunt and to Hold
You die and become a ghost, however, you have the option to guide and protect one person you left behind.
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Transatlantic Letters
Craft a series of letters between an Irish immigrant in America and a loved one left behind in Ireland.
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Autumn Festival Adventure
You’ve been accidentally left behind at a large autumn festival and have to spend the night there.
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Legacies Left Behind
Write about a family heirloom or tradition that holds strong sentimental value.
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Eternal Torchbearer
Write a story in which your invincible character grapples with their inability to change or age.
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Visiting A Loved One
Tell the story of a spirit who visits a loved one to offer comfort after their demise.
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Lost and Found: The Story of a Forlorn Egg
Develop a story from the perspective of an Easter egg that got left behind after an egg hunt.
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Lessons From My Younger Self
Write a story where your younger self designs a treasure map or time capsule for your current self to find.
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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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No Trace Left Behind
Imagine a scenario where a mastermind plans a perfect crime but leaves a single, seemingly insignificant piece of evidence behind.
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The Vanishing Trick-or-Treaters
Pen a chilling tale revolving around Halloween night where children who go trick-or-treating never return.
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Mysterious Note Beneath the Desk
Craft a story in which a middle school student finds an enigmatic note stuck underneath his/her desk.
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Lost Underground City
Describe a sprawling underground system beneath a rural town, lost to time and shrouded in menacing mystery.
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The Lost Stepsisters’ Chronicle
Write about Cinderella’s stepsisters who were left behind in the original story. Show the story through their points of view.
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The Glass Slipper Perspective
Write a narrative from an inanimate object’s perspective, specifically Cinderella’s glass slipper.
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The Sound of Silence
Describe the unique silence that follows a heartbreak and how it resonates in different aspects of your life.
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Mysteries of the Indus Valley
Describe a day in the life of an archaeologist uncovering the long-lost secrets of the Indus Valley civilization.
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Treasures Left Behind
Describe an item that belonged to someone you’ve lost, and explore why it feels significant to you.
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Echoes in Empty Cabins
Write a story about a self-sailing ship that has been drifting aimlessly at sea for many years.
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The Voyagers Legacy
Imagine an abandoned spacecraft filled with memoirs and messages of a long-lost civilization. Write about what they reveal.
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Thief in the Safari Zone
You’ve been hired as a detective to find out who has been stealing rare pokemon from the Safari Zone.
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Behind-the-Scenes Booing
Write a sitcom script of a ghost and his mishaps with living cast members in a TV studio.
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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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Vaults Below
Detail a dystopian narrative where your main character has to navigate a labyrinthine bunker filled with lost technologies of a…
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Fallen City
Imagine a modern city, much like the ones we live in today, but now deserted and empty following an apocalyptic…
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Beneath the Surface
Describe the void that your loved one has left behind so others might understand.
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Inspirational Encounters
Write about a time you met someone who truly inspired you, and describe how they impacted your life.
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Human Redux
An extinct humanity is reborn from the DNA left behind and brought up by autonomous robots.
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Forgotten Homefronts
Write a story about the families left behind during wartime and their efforts to keep hope alive.
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Chronicles of a Voyager
Pen down the experiences of a traveler who is journeying through different countries every week.
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Revisiting an Old Habit
Reflect on an old habit or hobby that you left behind and how it has shaped you.
