230+ ‘Mirror’ Writing Prompts
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Facing the Mirror
Explore a character grappling with their reflection as they come to terms with their true personality.
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Thawing Creativity
Describe the moment in February where winter starts to thaw and the first hints of spring show.
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Snowstorm Farewell
Write about a couple who breaks up during a snowstorm, and how it reflects their relationship.
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Snowflake Dreams
Compose a story in which every individual is a unique snowflake falling to the ground.
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Mirror-Mirror Villain
Construct a story where the real villain is a mirror image of the protagonist, sharing the same strengths, weaknesses, and past but having chosen a different path.
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Mirror Image
This villain is the embodiment of what your hero could become if they chose a darker path.
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The Broken Mirror
Pen down a narrative where an unusual event is a harbinger of a tumultuous future.
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Confession Under the Stars
Write a scene where two characters have a deep and honest conversation under the night sky.
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Mirror of Gratitude
Pen down a letter of gratitude to yourself, acknowledging your strengths, accomplishments, and personal growth.
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A Lying Mirror
Write a story where a character believes a lie about themselves so deeply it has become their truth.
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Magic Mirror’s Truth
Imagine that there’s a magic mirror in your story which shows not the physical, but rather the moral appearance.
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Mysterious Forest
Write a story about a journey into a mysterious forest and the unexpected discoveries made therein.
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Fallen Leaves to Snowflakes
Pen down the intriguing transition of weather from the crunch of fallen leaves to the quiet hush of fresh snow.
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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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Mirrored Dimensions
Compose a story about a haunted mirror that serves as a gateway to another realm.
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The Winter of Discontent
Design a narrative around a character living through a tumultuous winter, both metaphorically and literally.
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Parallel Self
Your character stumbles upon a mirror that doesn’t show the present, but rather, an alternate version of themselves living a completely different life.
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Mirror Reflection Mystery
Explore a scenario where the protagonist and the kidnapper are identical twins, unbeknownst to each other.
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Personal Growth, Planetary Growth
Describe how your personal growth aligns with the growth of the planet.
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Revolution of Gears
Write a story of a steampunk revolution, where the ruling class governs with an iron fist and steam-powered machinery.
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The Rise of a Sith Lord
Craft a narrative about the ascension of a Sith Lord in the period of the Old Republic.
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Sentient Nature
Create a narrative where nature has gained sentience and humans can communicate with it.
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Parallel Existence
Imagine that a mirror is a portal to an alternate dimension, document one day from both sides.
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Playground Confessions
Journal a conversation with your childhood best friend, talking about your dreams and fears.
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November Ballad
Imagine you are a musician tasked to compose a song that encapsulates the spirit of November. Describe the process.
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First Magic Mirror Encounter
Write a story where Snow White discovers her own magic mirror for the first time.
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Atmospheric Mirror
Write about how the changes in sky and atmosphere can mirror changes in your emotional state.
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My Alternate Reality
Seen through a magical mirror, describe how your life is different in an alternate reality.
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Scaling Romance in Swiss Alps
Detail the love that blossoms between two mountaineers during their expedition in the Swiss Alps.
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Mirrored Worlds
Write a story where a character discovers their reflection in a mirror can talk and live an entirely different life.
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Mirror Image
Pen a story about a character who becomes possessed after encountering a cursed mirror.
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Cantina Conflicts
Imagine a dispute between two different creatures in the cantina. What is the dispute about and how is it resolved?
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Friend in the Mirror
Picturing a reflection of yourself in the mirror, what if your reflection was your new best friend?
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Fallen Hero
Develop a character who could potentially become a Sith Lord, chronicling their fall from grace.
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Canine vs Feline
Write about why you prefer dogs to cats, or vice versa, and explore what factors feed into this preference.
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Mirror Depths
Portray a scene where the surface of water is so clear that it mirrors the sky, and blurs the line between reality and reflection.
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Mirror of Truth
Compose a tale featuring a mirror that reveals an objective truth about anyone who gazes into it.
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In Her Shoes
Imagine you are the ex-partner and write about your relationship from their perspective.
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Mother As My Mirror
Write a letter detailing how your mother reflects your own personality or characteristics.
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Spellbound Mirror
Write about a character who discovers an ancient mirror that has the power to show the user their deepest desires.
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Blink of Reality
Write a story in which a ubiquitous object suddenly gains a magical property, affecting the daily lives of everyone.
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Talkative Reflection
Your character’s reflection in a magic mirror has gained self-awareness and can interact independently.
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Seeds of Change
Imagine if you could cultivate a plant that is symbolic of a change you want to see in your life.
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Apparitions In The Mirror
Write a ghost story where the horror actually represents the protagonist’s repressed trauma.
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Mirror of Emotions
Choose an emotion you’ve felt strongly recently and elaborate on why and how it affected you.
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Mirroring Reflections
Craft a story where the character sees different reflections in the mirror, symbolizing their varying identities or inner struggles.
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Journey to a Parallel World
Write about a journey you undertake into a parallel world, and describe the differences and similarities you find.
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The Mirror of Destiny
Write about a mirror that shows individuals their future, but with a horrifying twist.
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The Haunted Mirror
Narrate a chilling scenario where a mirror in your home reveals sinister reflections.
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Elating Mirror Image
Write a letter to yourself highlighting all the qualities you admire about yourself.
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Shattered Mirrors
Incorporate a symbolic object, like a broken mirror, that forecasts bad luck or misfortune for a key character.
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Meet the Miniature Me
Picture a magical mirror that shows a miniaturized version of your inner child, embarking on pint-sized adventures.
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Scorched Earth Desires
Express how a season or a period of severe heat can mirror a time of intense desire or ambition in your life.
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Reflections of the Self
Narrate a story where the protagonist finds a mirror that doesn’t reflect their physical appearance but reveals their darkest personality traits physically.
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The Ghost in the Mirror
Write about a character who faces their reflection every day, only to discover a ghost gradually appearing in the mirror.
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Mirrored in Ice
Describe an event or moment in your life reflected in the surface of a frozen lake or pond.
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Mirror of Secrets
Write a story about a magical mirror that reveals a surprising truth about the main character.
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The Magical Mirror
Write a story about a mirror with special powers that takes you to any world you want.
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Tales from the Toy Chest
Choose a familiar fairy tale and rewrite it from the perspective of an inanimate object.
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Facing Demons in the Mirror
Write about a personal fear or insecurity that you see within yourself each day.
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Piercing the Veil of Metaphor
Write about an inanimate object that played a symbolic role in defining the climax of a dramatic tale.
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Self-Portrait in Values
Create a list of your top 5 personal values and write a self-portrait that incorporates all of them.
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Your Personal Fable
Write a story in the form of a fable that is reflective of a significant event in your life.
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Fragmented Reflection
Describe the fractured psyche of a character whose reflection shows them their own horrifying future instead of their current self.
