554+ ‘Moral’ Writing Prompts
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The Betrayed Leader
Write about a leader who is a secret zombie sympathizer during a zombie apocalypse.
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Wolf in Disguise
Construct a fairytale where a friendly wolf is misunderstood because of its appearance.
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Embroidery of Betrayal
Tell the story of a Jedi who, unknown to the Order, is a Sith infiltrator, and describes their role in the Order’s downfall.
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The Golden Rule
Write a story about a time when you treated someone the way you want to be treated and the positive outcome that it brought.
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A Unique Superpower
Imagine that you were given a unique superpower that no one else in the world possesses.
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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas
Write about a moral or ethical dilemma and your thoughts on the right course of action.
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Futuristic Choices
Envisage a future where you could live forever due to technological advancements. Would you choose this option? Why or why not?
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Ethical Exemplars
Write a narrative from the perspective of a person you consider to be morally and ethically inspirational.
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Deconstructing Flaws
Choose a character from a story who you found flawed or problematic and explain why.
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Dual Shadows
Narrate a scenario where the protagonist and the villain are two sides of the same coin and highlight their differences.
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The Motif of Masks
Create a character who wears a metaphorical mask to hide their true feelings, but has the mask slipping in certain circumstances.
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The Alluring Dark Side
Tell the story of a character who is good by nature, yet is tempted by the allure of a dark forbidden power.
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Marionette Master
Imagine if you could control the lives of five individuals through puppetry quite like a marionette puppeteer.
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Redemptive Resolution
Write an ending where a character who has followed a morally ambiguous path finally attains redemption.
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The Apprentice’s Journey
Tell the story of a newly initiated witch or warlock, and their struggle to master their power.
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Indigenous Mythmaking
Imagine the mythology or folk stories of an alien species based in the Star Wars universe.
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Mythos Reflection
Choose a myth, parable, or story from your religious or spiritual practice that has a profound meaning for you, and explain why.
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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Unsolved Murders
Write a story from the point of view of a detective investigating a series of unsolved murders, where the evidence points to a serial killer.
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Rings of Revolution
Write about a secret society plotting a massive revolution against an oppressive regime.
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Hidden Heir
Describe a character living in a royal kingdom who, unbeknownst to them, is the rightful heir to the throne.
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A Change of Heart
Write a story about a kidnapper who decides to release their captive after developing empathy for them.
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Discovering AI
Imagine you’re part of the team that has just invented the first sentient Artificial Intelligence system. Describe your feelings and thoughts.
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Shades of Justice
Write about an antihero who fights for justice, but uses unorthodox methods to achieve their goal.
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Clash of the Beasts
Pen a dramatic scene where legendary beasts are wielded as weapons in a fantastical war.
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The Art of Deception
Write about a charming con artist who crafts a notorious pyramid scheme, beguiling unsuspecting victims into losing their money.
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The Werewolf Cure
Write a tale of a werewolf who discovers a potential cure for their condition, but it comes with a heavy moral price.
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Blood Moon Transformation
Write a story where the protagonist has just realized they’re a werewolf and their transformation occurs under a blood moon.
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Blood Transfusion
Your vampire protagonist develops an intriguing skill – their bite can heal instead of turning humans.
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The Awakening
Describe the moment when your protagonist wakes up to find they have been turned into a vampire.
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Midnight Operation
During wartime, you are a top-secret operative tasked to sabotage a critical enemy infrastructure without being detected.
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Brother Against Brother
Write a story about two siblings who end up fighting on opposing sides in a war.
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The Vanguard of a Dying Planet
Devise a villain, desperately trying to save their dying home planet by invading Earth.
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Benevolent Beast
Create a narrative where the villain is, surprisingly, an entity with good intentions.
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The Untamed Shadow
Your hero and your villain possess the same extraordinary ability, but the villain’s refusal to control or tame this power turns them into a force of destruction.
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Dreams Corrupted
Build a villain who holds the same dream as the hero but approaches to achieve it by immoral means.
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The Unwilling Villain
Detail the transformation of an initially innocent character into a villain due to circumstances beyond their control.
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Beneath the Hero’s Cloak
Write about a protagonist turned villain due to a tragic event or decisions made in the heat of a moment.
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Unveiling The Charming Villain
Write a story where the villain is a charismatic and highly admired figure with seemingly unending benevolence.
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Merciless Mercenary
Create a villain who is a mercenary, inflicting damage for personal gain irrespective of the harm caused to society.
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Irredeemable Beast
Craft a character narrative for a villain who is pure evil, showing no remorse, and beyond redemption.
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Noble Nemesis
Consider a villain who, despite their nefarious deeds, maintains a code of ethics or a set of principles.
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Into the Victorian Underworld
Create a story centred on the daily life of a character involved in the less glamorous, darker side of Victorian society.
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Blood Feud
Narrate a story where vampires are divided into factions based on their feeding habits – those who consume human blood and those who feed off animals.
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Mortal Embrace
Contemplate on a human falling in love with a vampire but who must become one to be with them forever.
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Haunted by Humanity
Craft a story about a vampire who struggles with the moral implications of their immortal existence.
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A Blood Feast for the Heart
Write about your first experience feeding on a human and the ethical struggles you’ve faced since.
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Vampire Noir
Write about a vampire detective solving mysteries in a dirty, dangerous, and supernatural city.
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The Blood Drinker’s Deception
Craft a story about a vampire masquerading as a human doctor to hide their murderous activities.
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The Purgatory Spark
Write about a vampire community divided over the possibility of creating a hybrid species with humans.
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Revolution’s Fangs
Set a story in a time of great socio-political upheaval where a vampire must choose sides.
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Sci-Fi Love Potion
Write a Sci-Fi story about a scientist who creates a love potion for Valentine’s Day.
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Crafting Love
Imagine that your character has the ability to craft magical items that can make someone fall in love. However, they must decide whether to use it for personal gain or for helping others.
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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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A Lawman’s Turn
Write a crime narrative where the villain is an unpredictable high ranking law enforcement officer who uses his position to carry out illicit activities.
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Creature’s Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a vampire or a werewolf seeks redemption for their past deeds and attempts to lead a normal life.
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Meeting with the Antagonist
Craft a dialogue between the protagonist and antagonist, where the protagonist gets a glimpse of the antagonist’s perspective or motive.
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Survivor Morality
Craft a story that explores the moral choices and ethical dilemmas in a zombie apocalypse.
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Puppeteers of Nightmare
Construct a story where an individual can manipulate other people’s fears and uses this power selectively.
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Binding Pacts with Spirits
Imagine a situation where a character forms a pact with a spirit or ghost.
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Justifying the Means
Pen down a monologue where a villain defends his actions, arguing that they are ultimately justified or necessary.
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The Birth of Villainy
Draft a backstory for a villain, describing the series of events that led to their transformation.
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The Origin Story
Describe your superhero’s origin story in detail, paying special attention to the incident that sparks their transformation.
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Fantasy Ethics
Expand upon a moral dilemma faced by a character in your fantasy world. What are the potential consequences? Take into account the unique elements of the fantasy world.
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The Anti-hero’s Code
Create a narrative about an anti-hero living on the fringes of a high-tech society.
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Cybernetic Dystopia
Write a fictional account about living in a dystopian society dominated by advanced technology and corporate power.
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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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Guardian or Invader
Write about an undercover operative who starts to feel more loyalty to the group they infiltrated than to the agency that assigned them.
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Disappearing Riches
Imagine you are a treasure hunter with a special ability to see hidden treasures that others can’t, but they disappear when you try to claim them.
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Road to Redemption
Craft a story revolving around an ex-criminal who stumbles upon his old murder weapon while renovating his house.
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Double-Dealing Dilemma
Pen down a story where a protagonist is trapped in a duel of wits with a deceptive genie.
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High-Rise Horror
Imagine being trapped in the top floor of a skyscraper as the zombie horde advances floor by floor.
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Treaded Eternity
Design a story where deceased souls must time travel to atone for their sins in life before they can pass on.
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Grandfather Paradox
Write a story in which a time traveler meets his own grandfather back in time and their actions directly impact the present.
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Spying On Love
Story of a private investigator hired to spy on a woman, only to fall in love with her himself.
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Evasive Wildlife Spectacle
Write about a ranger pursuing a poacher through a dense, unfamiliar jungle.
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Conspiracy at The Office
Your character stumbles upon a dangerous secret about their company that puts their life at risk.
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Code Red Survival
In a world on the brink of annihilation, your character stumbles upon a plan to save humanity.
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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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Your Own Fairy Tale
Write out your own original fairy tale, complete with a mystical creature, a daring quest, and a moral at the end.
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A Heart Disguised
Write about a villain who, despite his actions, truly believes he is saving the world.
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The Cost of Unseen
Craft a story about an invisible superhero forced to choose between revealing their powers to save a loved one or keeping their powers a secret.
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Survivor’s Guilt
Detail a survivor’s experience who left his famine-stricken village for a better life abroad.
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Temptation of Immorality
Imagine your superhero facing an enemy they couldn’t beat conventionally and are tempted to cross the moral boundary.
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The Unthinkable Choice
Your superhero must decide between saving their closest loved one or preventing a disaster that could eliminate a city.
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Behind The Mask
Write a story where the love interest falls for the superhero, not knowing their real identity is someone they dislike.
