554+ ‘Moral’ Writing Prompts
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Resilient Alienation
After years of protecting the world, suddenly the superhero finds themselves as the enemy, write about their feelings of rejection and alienation in the society they once protected.
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Secret Battles
Elaborate on the mental toll of leading a double life and ponder on the emotional battles a superhero’s alter ego faces.
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Clash of Morals
The mentor superhero’s ideologues clash with his apprentice’s. Write about the resulting conflict.
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The Double-edged Crown
Write about the heavy responsibilities that come with royal power and how they affect the character’s daily life.
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Echoes of the Past: Jedi’s Legacy
Write a story about a character who discovers an ancient Jedi artifact that belongs to their ancestors.
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Disintegration of Morals
Delve into the transformation of a character who, in order to survive, has to abandon their moral principles.
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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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Struggle for Power
Imagine a villain who’s motivated by a lust for power. How does this desire shape their actions, their personality, and their relationships?
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The Virtue of Patience
Recall a moment when you had to practice patience, even when it was challenging. Discuss how it impacted the situation and what lessons it imparted.
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Honesty vs. Consequence
Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision between telling the truth and facing the consequences, or saving yourself by telling a lie.
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Undercover Tales
Craft a story about a spy from the United States or USSR, with their missions, triumphs, and challenging moral decisions.
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Golden Acts of Kindness
Imagine that you find a pot of gold. Write about how you choose to use it to spread kindness and positivity.
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Unlikely Alliance
Devise a storyline where a superhero and supervillain are forced to work together.
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Gold Fever
Create a diary of a Spanish conquistador during the quest for El Dorado.
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The Sith’s Redemption
Imagine being a Sith Lord who has had a profound realization and now desires to return to the light side.
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Secret Scrolls
Imagine a scribe who discovers a political conspiracy while transcribing royal documents.
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Enlightening Dark Side
Explore the nature of the Dark Side and how it empowers and corrupts Darth Vader.
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Exploring Anakin’s Transformation
Write about the transformation of Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader, focusing on the psychological factors that influence his character shift.
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Lessons from Loved Ones
Write about a lesson one of your family members taught you and why you are thankful for it.
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A Change of Heart
Your protagonist is a terrorist plotting a major attack, but has second thoughts and attempts to halt the operation.
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The Magic of Storytelling
Write a narrative like you would have as a child, employing your favourite childhood themes and motives.
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The Avid Collector
Craft a story about a person obsessed with collecting something extraordinarily unusual, to the point of it becoming unhealthy.
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The Sultan’s Confidant
Create a story through the perspective of a close advisor to an Ottoman Sultan, documenting the rise and fall of their reign.
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Apple of Discord
Craft a story revolving around an object of desire that causes conflict, inspired by the golden apple in Greek mythology.
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Time Predictor
Write a sci-fi thriller about an AI that predicts a disastrous event from the future.
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Secret Identity
In a world where everyone has a criminal alter ego, write about a detective trying to uncover the true identity of an elusive thief.
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Psychic Soldiers
Pen a tale about a future military organization that employs psychic soldiers capable of deploying both physical and psychic weaponry.
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being Powerful
Imagine being born with superhuman strength but unable to control it.
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When Powers Awaken
Write about a day in the life of a teenager who has just discovered their superhuman abilities.
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A Villain’s Perspective
Write from the perspective of a supervillain in a fight against a superhero.
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Surviving Superpowers
In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors discovers they have superpowers. How do they use these powers to survive?
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Underground Heroes
In a world where all superpowers have been outlawed, write about a resistance of outlawed superheroes.
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The Anonymous Savior
Write about a superhero whose moral code drives them to maintain absolute anonymity while they save the world.
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Superhero Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a superhero violates his moral code, but then endeavors to redeem himself.
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Legacy or Loyalty
Design a situation where a superhero is forced to betray a longstanding ally or to defy their inherited moral code.
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The Ethics of Power
Write about a situation where a superhero uses his power for personal gain, violating their moral code.
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Unmasking Moral Boundaries
Consider a superhero who has a strict moral code that prohibits them from killing, now this hero is pushed to their limit where they need to choose between the code or saving humanity.
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The Reluctant Savior
An ordinary person in a post-apocalyptic world discovers they have superpowers. How do they decide to use them?
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Bionic Warrior: The Evolution of a Hero
Create a story around a bionic superhero whose powers are the product of innovative bioengineering.
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Digital Savior
Compose a story about a superhero who uses their expertise in technology to save the day.
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Unequal Heroes
Write about a superhero’s frustration with the double standards society places on their actions compared to non-superpowered public figures.
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society and its expectations.
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Life of a Vigilante
Dive into the psyche of a superhero who operates outside the boundaries of law. Delve into the reasons and philosophy behind their choice to be a vigilante.
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Superhero Diary
Write a diary entry as if you are a superhero finishing up a day filled with heroic deeds.
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Global Crisis – Superhero’s Response
Construct a global crisis scenario and narrate your superhero’s response to it.
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Morality Spectrum in Hero League
Write about the differing views of morality within a superhero team and how they impact decision-making processes.
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Moral Compromise
Compose a monologue where the superhero grapples with justifying a morally questionable decision.
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Breaking Down the Mask
Write a monologue where a superhero shares the real person beneath their super identity.
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Alternate Outcomes
Imagine a historical event where the outcomes were influenced by superheroes from different universes unexpectedly crossing paths.
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The Old Inventor’s Secret
Imagine a story about a revered inventor who hides a dark secret behind his most laudable creation.
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Clockwork Heart
Describe a world where emotions are regulated by clockwork devices implanted at birth.
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Rogue Operation
Explore the journey of a spy who decides to work for an enemy nation after becoming disillusioned with their own government.
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Decoding the Cryptic
Weave a tale of a seemingly ordinary object which is actually the key to a global conspiracy.
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Eternal Blizzard’s Witch
Develop a story revolving around a witch or wizard who uses snow blizzards as their primary spell.
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New Blood Diet
Write about a vampire who decides to go against his bloodlust and become “vegetarian”.
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Children of Shadows
Write about a world where every child is groomed to join ‘The Order’- a secret society, from birth.
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Christmas Merriment
Write a letter to Santa Claus, describing how you’ve been good this year and what you’d want for Christmas.
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Robotic Romance
Imagine a society where humans and AI coexist, and write about a blossoming relationship between a human and their AI.
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Magical Power Dilemma
If you had a magical power for just one day, what would it be, and what would you do first?
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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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Morality Flip
Imagine a classic superhero and explore what would happen if their moral compass was suddenly inverted.
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Hard Choices
Given limited resources in a zombie apocalypse, write about how you’d decide who gets what.
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The Reluctant Hero
Write about someone who doesn’t see themselves as a hero being thrust into a quest that only they can accomplish.
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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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The Subconscious Saboteur
Craft a story where a character’s subconscious mind starts manipulating their actions in menacing ways.
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Shadows on the Mind
Create a thrilling story revolving around a protagonist who can listen to the thoughts of others.
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Walk in Scout’s Shoes
Inspired by Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, write a story from a child’s perspective about a difficult topic they are attempting to understand.
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Sheriff’s Dilemma
Develop a complex moral dilemma that a sheriff in the Old West might have had to grapple with.
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The Red Planet’s Rebellion
The Mars colonists revolt against Earth’s rule, demanding independence. Narrate from the perspective of a rebel leader.
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End of an Affair
Detail an extramarital affair from the view of ‘the other person’ who suddenly decides to end it.
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Moral Quandary
Develop a story where a character witnesses a friend’s spouse in a compromising situation and is conflicced on whether or not to disclose it.
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The Sacred Texts
Choose an excerpt from a religious or spiritual text that resonates significantly with you, and expound upon why.
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Animal Testing: Is it Ethically Wrong?
Argue whether or not animal testing for the purpose of medical research and development is ethically acceptable.
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The Incompatible Alliance
Narrate a situation where a Tie Fighter and an X-wing pilot are forced to work together to survive.
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Encounter with a Fugitive
Your main character stumbles upon an old friend or relative who is now a fugitive living under a new identity.