107+ ‘Legend’ Writing Prompts
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A Living Legend
Write an essay on a current influential figure that you admire and the impact they have made or are making on the world.
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Cure from the Depths
Create a story where the protagonist is a scientist, who must venture deep into an underground jungle to find a plant that is believed to cure a devastating disease.
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Urban Legend Origins
Write a fictional narrative explaining the creation of a well-known urban legend or myth.
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Legend of the Lost Kingdom
Write about a forgotten fairy tale kingdom that’s slowly being rediscovered.
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Banishing the Snakes
Consider the legend of St. Patrick expelling all the snakes from Ireland and pen a reflective essay on it.
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A Story Within a Story
Incorporate a tale within your main narrative by weaving in a character who tells their own compelling story.
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The Hoodie Phantom
A quiet small town is spooked by the appearance of a mysterious figure in a hoodie seen only at twilight.
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Legends Turned Real
Write a story in which a well-known legend of your choice is revealed to be true in the present day.
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Chasing Leprechauns
Detail the legend of leprechauns related to St. Patrick’s Day and discuss its factual accuracy.
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St. Patrick’s Day Legend: Snakes
Write a fictional tale in which you become St. Patrick, ridding Ireland of snakes.
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St. Patrick’s Journey
Imagine and write about St. Patrick’s journey to Ireland and what he must have experienced.
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Leprechaun Legends
Write a story about an ancient leprechaun’s costume, ranging from its creation, journey through history, and the magic it holds.
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Rediscovering Christmas Creatures
Write a story that encapsulates the legend of a traditional Christmas-y figure like Krampus or Belsnickel.
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Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow Revisited
Rewrite Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” from the perspective of the Headless Horseman.
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The Modern Patrick
Instead of driving snakes out of Ireland, what if St. Patrick drove out a modern issue or problem?
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The Witness Tree
Write a story centered around a haunted tree that’s been the silent observer of a small town’s history, spinning tales of its supernatural experiences.
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The Forgotten Legend
Describe a superhero who, upon suffering amnesia after a brutal battle, has to rediscover their abilities and moral compass.
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Legend Reconstruction
Take a well-known legend or myth, and fashion a new narrative from its traditional course.
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Winter Folklore
Compose a myth or a legend associated with the winter season, using elements of fantasy and imagination.
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Krampus Night Narratives
Write a spooky story about Austria’s legend of Krampus, Saint Nicholas’s dark companion who punishes naughty children during Christmas season.
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Phantom of the Fall Festival
Write a short story about a mysterious figure seen only during the annual October fall festival.
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Starry Sky Stories
Create a folklore or legend inspired by the constellations visible from your home.
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Catlore and Superstitions
Research, explore and write a short story or poem based around cat mythology, folklore or superstitions.
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The Legend of Saint Valentine
Write about your interpretation and reimagining of the tale surrounding Saint Valentine.
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The Unlikely Hero
Write about a misunderstood mythical creature who defiantly wants to save humanity against his own kind.
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Winter’s Wraith
People in a small town have been witnessing an enigmatic, icy figure on winter nights. Pen a story unraveling the mystery behind it.
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The Man Behind the Myths
Remove the cloak of myth and legend, and write about a day in the life of St. Patrick the man.
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Myth in Museums
Write about an ancient artifact in a museum that is the key to releasing mythological creatures into our world.
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The Selkie’s Seal Coat
Write a story that incorporates the legend of the Selkie – a creature that lives as a seal in the sea but becomes a human on land once it removes its seal skin.
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Giants in Ireland
Write a story inspired by the legend of the Giant’s Causeway and its creator, Finn MacCool.
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Urban Myth Reimagined
Create an engaging story based on a local urban myth or legend, set in contemporary times.
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The Legend Lurks
Craft a horror tale with a twist around a well-known folktale or myth, revealing the dark core the original story concealed.
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Curse of the Abandoned Mansion
Write a story about a group of friends who dare to explore an old, abandoned mansion in their town that’s rumored to be cursed.
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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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Unseen Side of Lincoln
Write a story from the perspective of Abraham Lincoln, but focus on his daily life instead of his political career.
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Monstrous Awakening
A creature of legend and horror awakens after centuries, threatening to plunge the land into darkness and despair.
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Cryptic Town Folklore
Create an original small-town legend surrounding paranormal activities witnessed in October.
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The Lost Kingdom’s Chronicles
Write a tale about an adventurer who, following an ancient map, uncovers a long-lost magical kingdom.
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Blood Alley
An urban legend of your creation haunts a particular alley in the city, pursuing those who dare to cross it after sundown.
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Monsters of the Metropolis
In your city, every skyscraper hides a creature of legend – dragons, trolls, sireves – who blend into modern society.
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Ancestors’ Tales
Choose a cultural legend, myth, or folktale from one of your parents’ ethnic backgrounds and work that into a modern narrative.
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Giants Causeway Wonderment
Write a myth or legend inspired by the unusual rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway.
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The Legend of the Rainbow Unicorn
Create and narrate a folk tale about a colorful unicorn who has the power to create rainbows.
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The Ghastly Town Legend
Take a local legend in your town and turn it into a ghastly supernatural story.
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Echoes of the Lost Kingdom
Imagine discovering an ancient kingdom beneath your mundane modern city. Describe your adventure down into this abandoned dungeon.
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Irish Myths and Legends
Write a detailed description of experiencing an Irish myth or legend in real-time.
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Nightwatch Tower
Craft a narrative about a hidden tower that only reveals itself on moonless nights.
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Folklore and Legends
Choose a folklore or legend from a foreign culture that fascinates you, and narrate it in your words.
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Ordinary Bunny to Easter Legend
Write a tale about how an average rabbit became the renowned Easter Bunny.
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The Forgotten Legend
Imagine stumbling upon an ancient Irish tale that unveils the true story behind St. Patrick’s Day.
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Costume’s Curse
A group of teenagers laughs off an old legend about a cursed Halloween costume, only to discover it’s horrifyingly true.
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Spirits of Sleepy Hollow
Write about a local legend or myth in your town, in the vein of “Sleepy Hollow.”
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Mythical Walkthrough
Choose a myth or legend from a different culture and interpret its moral or message.
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A Brush with Eternity
Compose a captivating portrait of an ancient, enduring landscape, such as a mountain range or a legend tied to a specific landform.
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Crackling Fire Tales
Write a fictional piece about a proper old-fashioned story-telling evening around a fireplace on a chilly October night.
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Shaping Legends
Choose a famous person and write about a specific moment in their life that had a significant impact on their path to fame.
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The Legend of the Pooka
Spin a tales about a Pooka, a shapeshifting creature from Irish mythology, that decides to seek redemption.
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My Favorite Sports Star
Write an essay on your favorite sports star. Include details about their career, achievements, and how they inspire you.
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Whispers of the Wharf
Craft a story based on the most peculiar or intriguing piece of dockside gossip or legend you’ve heard while working on a tugboat.
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Ship of the Spectral Sea
Create a haunting tale of a ghostly Viking ship that haunts the northern seas.
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Mariner’s Muse
A ship that was lost and considered a mariner’s tale, returns to haunt the coast where it was last seen.
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The Legend of the Legendary
Craft a fairy tale about a humble Pokemon who becomes a legendary savior of its kind.
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The Timeless Epoch
Describe a world or community steeped in the presence and influence of a Legendary Pokemon.
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Morgan Le Fay in Voldemort
Consider a scenario where Voldemort displays characteristics of Morgan Le Fay, the most powerful dark magician in Arthurian legend.
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Quest for the Holy Grail
Imagine Harry and his friends embarking on an epic quest to find a ‘Holy Grail’ within the Wizarding World.
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The Sword in the Stone
Write a story about Harry’s discovery of a magical sword buried deep within Hogwarts.
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Locker Room Lore
Imagine a high school locker room that has been closed and condemned due to an age-old haunting event.
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A Forgotten Monster
Write about a legend or folklore creature that has not been featured in the show.
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The Legend of the Sacred Urn
Write a legend or prophecy surrounding the Sacred Urn that is passed down through generations.
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Untold Legends of The Anderfels
Pen down a tale exposing uncharted legends and myths of The Anderfels.
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Wilderness Lore
Delve into the stories and legends attributed to the abundant flora and fauna of Korcari Wilds.
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Legend of Witches
Create a story based on the Chasind folklore of witches living deep within the Wilds.
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Branching Life Tree
Construct a family tree, spotlighting one ancestor or relative who has influenced your identity.
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Journey into Mythology
Look into a myth or legend and write a poem from the perspective of a character involved.
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Modernizing Mythical Beasts
Transform a mythical creature from folklore into a modern day equivalent.
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Birth of a Legend
Write a story about the humble beginnings of an ordinary child who eventually becomes a legendary hero.
