230+ ‘Mirror’ Writing Prompts
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Monster in the Mirror
Imagine if your anxiety manifested as a physical creature. Describe it, then write a dialogue between you and it.
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Staring Down the Mirror
Write a monologue using a mirror as a symbol, discovering truths about yourself you’d previously been unaware or in denial…
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The Other Side of the Mirror
Craft a tale about an antique mirror that reveals grim reflections of the future.
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Deception in Reflection
The main character suddenly discovers that the reflection in the mirror no longer replicates their actions accurately.
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The Familiar Stranger
You catch yourself in the mirror one day, and your reflection possesses a life and will of its own.
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The Mirror of Time
Write about an older photo of yourself, and reflect on how you’ve changed since the picture was taken.
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Finding your Reflection
Write about meeting your exact mirror image life – how it looks, feels, and what you learn from it.
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The Mirror Twist
Write about a character who discovers that their reflection in the mirror starts to behave differently.
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The Manifold Mirror
Invent a character with multiple favorable traits that gradually morph into glaring flaws.
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Mirror Image
Write a scene where your protagonist and antagonist meet for the first time, but neither of them realizes who the…
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Mirror Universe
Imagine waking up to find yourself in a world that is achingly familiar, yet subtly different.
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The Phantom Reflection
Imagine a scenario where one day, your protagonist wakes up to find their reflection in the mirror behaving independently.
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The Haunting Past
Write a story in which a character’s dark past resurfaces menacingly into their present life.
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Furry Companion Talks
Write a narrative in which your pet is the main character, going about its day, observing, and commenting on the…
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Fantasy Family Meetup
Pick any historical figures, celebrities, or fictional characters to create your dream family. Why did you choose them and what…