142+ ‘Man’ Writing Prompts
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Terrifying Evolution
Imagine a world where the zombie virus has evolved to the point where zombies can think, feel, plan and co-operate.
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Gravity-defying Gardner
In a kingdom ruled by wizards, write about a gardener able to grow magical plants.
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Winter Camping Expedition
Narrate your hypothetical experience of a winter camping trip in a snowy forest.
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Sneezes of Love
Write a story about the superstition that if a young woman sneezes on Valentine’s Day, she’ll marry the next man she meets.
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Whispers of the Love Birds
Write about a Valentine’s Day superstition where birds predict your future love.
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Expedition into the Lost Jungle City
Craft an exploration tale centered around a lost city hidden in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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The Last Human City
Write about the adventures of an exile who is trying to reach the last human city as the rest of the world is overtaken by nature.
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Gone with the Snowflakes
Create a narrative about an old man watching the year’s first snowfall from his window and reminiscing over his lost love.
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Hushed Horrors in the Himalayas
Build a narrative around a group of mountaineers on a Himalayan expedition who stumble upon a murder mystery.
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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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From Wreckage to Restoration
Write about an apocalyptic novel plot where the Earth is on its path to recovery after facing a major man-made devastation.
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Courage with Atticus Finch
Consider the thought-provoking quote from ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, “Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. It’s knowing you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” and jot down your views on real courage.
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The Submerged Cradle of Humanity
In a future where humans evolve to live underwater, write a short piece outlining the turning point that forced them to leave land.
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Paradox Pandemonium
Write a story that tackles the horror of a man meeting his future self, who warns him of a grave danger that tears at the fabric of space and time.
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Lake of Forgotten Troubles
A young man discovers an enchanted lake that makes one forget their troubles when they swim in it. There, he encounters a woman sharing his problems and they fall in love.
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An Unseen Presence
Write a short story centering on a mysterious, unseen force that only the protagonist seems to be aware of.
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The Giving Tree
Imagine if the trees could talk. Pick a tree in fall and write a conversation you’d have with it.
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Birth of a Symbol
Write about your superhero realizing the significance of their emblem or symbol on their costume.
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The Masked Man
Discuss the symbolism behind Darth Vader’s iconic mask and suit, examining how it reflects and influences his character.
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Bionic Evolution
Imagine a future where human evolution has taken a turn towards cybernetics, merging flesh with machinery.
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Whispers of October
Narrate an imaginary conversation with October. How would October respond to your questions, praises or complaints?
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Forced Retreat
Describe a protagonist who deliberately chooses to disconnect and retreat into wilderness for a year.
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Time-Stranded Wilderness
Narrate a story about a modern individual who surprisingly wakes up in a prehistoric era.
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Under the Crystal Canopy
Describe the wonders and challenges of daily life for the residents of a city with sky-scrapers covered in icicles.
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The AI Uprising
Narrate a tale where Artificial Intelligence becomes self-conscious and decides to overthrow its creators, humans.
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Love in Letters
Envision a man and woman courting solely through handwritten letters in the pre-digital era.
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Backdrop Transformation
Choose a superhero and reimagine them in a different era or cultural context.
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Morality Flip
Imagine a classic superhero and explore what would happen if their moral compass was suddenly inverted.
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Santa’s Apprentice
Imagine being chosen as Santa Claus’ apprentice. How would your vision and practices differ from the man in red?
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Christmas Through Alien Eyes
Imagine extraterrestrial beings visiting earth during the Christmas season. How would they interpret this phenomenon?
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Cursed Forest Expedition
A scientist stumbles upon a secluded forest that houses a terrifying curse.
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Surfing the Monster Wave
Write about a determined surfer trying to conquer a legendary, life-threatening wave.
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The Last Human
Write a scary story set in the far future where one last remaining human being tries to survive in a world run by robots.
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The Power of Places
Recall a place that presently or once held significance for you and talk about your association with it.
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Ghost Ship on the Horizon
Construct a tale of a ghost ship that sails into the local dock every October, bringing with it chilling tales and whispers of the past.
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Sentient Vegetation Vigilante
A flourishing tree in an urban park gains sentience and develops abilities to protect its surrounding environment.
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Harbinger of Doom
Write a tale about a ghostly albatross that appears whenever a ship is destined to wreck.
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The Frozen Fortress
Write a tale about an impenetrable fortress made entirely of ice and the group of adventurers who set out to conquer it.
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Melody of Reminiscence
Devise a narrative about a melody that brings back flooding memories for a dying old man.
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Perilous Polar Expedition
Describe a daring expedition to the North or South pole, highlighting the excitement and danger of such an adventure.
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Phantom Cryptograms
A scholarly man and an adventurous woman are brought together when they begin to solve ancient cryptograms that hint at a lost treasure.
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Magic in the Métro
Imagine a magical world hidden within the hustle and bustle of a modern city subway system.
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Meeting the Garden Sprites
Imagine encountering a mischievous or wise creature living among the flowers, foliage, and undergrowth of your garden.
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Clockwork Sparrows
Write a tale about a small town where every night, mechanical sparrows sing lullabies to the residents.
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Surviving a Disaster
Recount an experience where you faced and survived a severe natural or man-made disaster.
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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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Stepping into St. Patrick’s Shoes
Imagine a day in the life of St. Patrick and describe it from his perspective.
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A Fresh Start Story
Create a fictional piece about a character who views January as a period of rebirth and transformation.
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The Last Shred of Sanity
In a world where every human has turned into violent creatures, only one man seems to have retained his sanity. Write about his daily struggles.
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Predator and Prey
Construct a narrative about a vampire who wishes to be humane, struggling with their predatory nature.
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Sputnik Shockwave
Craft a story reacting to the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4th, 1957.
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The Invisible Bridge
Dive into the life of a bridge builder during the Iron Age and explore his challenges and opportunities.
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Beastly Beauty
Write a story about Beauty and the Beast where Beauty is actually the beast and the roles are reversed.
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Fractured Fairytales
Write a modern day Cinderella story where Cinderella is actually a self-made successful business woman who doesn’t need a man to make her life better.
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Cesar Chavez: The Man
Write about your understanding of Cesar Chavez as a person and as a figure in history.
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Requiem For Humanity
Conceive a story about a man who, after being turned into a werewolf, grapples with the beast within.
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Insidious Intentions
In your story, write about a villain whose intentions are not clear at the beginning.
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From the Opposite Lens
Write a day in the life of an average citizen living during a major historical event.
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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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The Great Depression Struggle
Craft a story of an ordinary man trying to keep his family afloat during the Great Depression.
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Mayan Prophecy Revived
Imagine a modern-day archaeologist accidentally triggering an ancient Mayan prophecy due to an artifact.
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Cinderfella
Render a hilarious retelling of Cinderella, but with a lazy, unmotivated man as the lead.
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The Phantom Portrait
Describe a spectral image that lingers in the subject of an ominously lifelike portrait.
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Spring Orchard Symphony
Write a descriptive piece about an orchestra that uses sounds of spring harvest, like the plucking of fruits and rustling of trees, to create their music.
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Through the Lens of an Ant
Imagine an ordinary man suddenly waking up as an ant and experiencing the world from this tinier, but captivating perspective.
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Forgotten Island Adventure
Write a fictional story about being stranded on an uncharted island and your struggle to survive.
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Normalcy Disrupted
Everyday a man sees the same woman at the local coffee shop, one day she disappears only to be replaced by a chilling message.
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Infernal Beasts Within
In a world where humans are chosen by gods to turn into mythical beasts at night, one individual refuses to embrace the monster within.
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Dragon Guardian
Imagine a reality where dragons choose children to protect, and your main character finally gets picked.
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Scrooge’s Heartfelt Change
Write a personal essay reflecting on a time when you were able to change for the better like Ebenezer Scrooge.
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Revenge of The Organs
Write about a world where body parts gain sentience and start to rebel against their owners.
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Mystic Invalidator: Silencer of Superpowers
Narrate the adventures of the Mystic Invalidator, who has the ability to temporarily disable other superheroes’ abilities.
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Mouse-Man: Guardian of the Cupboards
Write a story of a superhero who possesses the ability to control and communicate with mice, and uses this power to safeguard kitchens across the city.
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Man’s Best Friend
Write a story about how the domestication of dogs by early humans might have occurred.
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Enigma at the Manor
A wealthy man mysteriously disappears during a party at his estate, and everyone is a suspect.
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Zombie Apocalypse Western
In a post-apocalyptic western town, a gunslinger is the town’s only hope against a hoard of uncanny outlaws – who are also zombies.
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Fairy Godmother’s Apprentice
Create a story where you are the apprentice to a fairy godmother or a wise old man.
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Uncharted Territory
Create a vivid narrative set in an unforgiving landscape you are entirely unfamiliar with, such as a desert, deep ocean, polar ice cap or dense jungle.
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The Wrong Man Escapade
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person becomes embroiled in extraordinary circumstances, wrongly accused of a serious crime.
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Awkward Funeral Speech
Compose a story from the perspective of a man who has been asked to deliver a eulogy for a person he barely knew.
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The Female Soldier’s Perspective
Write from the point of view of a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War.
