342+ ‘Morality’ Writing Prompts
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Divine Wrath or Injustice
Suppose that people believe a zombie apocalypse is a divine punishment or a test of their faith.
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Newborn Bloodsucker
Create a short story focusing on a newly transitioned vampire trying to come to terms with their vampiric nature and traditions.
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Perspective of the Republic
Write a political thriller detailing the manipulation and deception that led to the fall of the Jedi Order from the point of view of a Republic politician.
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The Sportsmanship Story
We often hear stories of sportsmanship and fair play, write an essay about any one instance of good sportsmanship – either real or fictitious.
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Cosmic Superhero
You have been granted superpowers by a distant star, what are your powers and how do you use them?
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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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Heart of Humanity
Explore the moral dilemmas and choices individuals have to make as society falls into chaos.
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Benevolent Brotherhood
Create a narrative about a secret society that benevolently manipulates world events.
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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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Sympathetic Mind-controller
Create a villain with the power to control minds, yet uses it out of necessity rather than malice.
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Benevolent Dictator
Create a character that firmly believes that their oppressive regime is the best for their kingdom, and explore their perspective.
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Icebound Entity
Investigate a scenario in which people are being possessed by an otherworldly entity trapped in a block of ancient winter ice.
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Silent Culprit of Silicon Valley
Write a story about a brilliant detective pursuing a notorious hacker who’s framing innocent programmers.
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Affectionate Assassin
Craft a story where a compassionate male nurse is accused of being a serial killer.
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Phantom Accounts
Write about an ordinary accounting clerk who stumbles upon evidence of a major tax evasion scam.
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Double-Edged Sword
Describe an investment banker who is actually a whistleblower, exposing financial crimes at the risk of his own comfortable lifestyle.
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Warlock Warrior
In a land torn apart by war, you are a solitary warlock looking for peace amidst the chaos.
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The Morally Gray Tyrant
Create a villain who is a ruler enforcing strict policies for a seemingly prosperous society.
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Descent Into the Abyss
Narrate the fall of a hero, as they slowly turn into the villain of their own story.
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The Ghost Hacker
Write about a villain whose master plan involves hacking into people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.
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Shades of Gray
Explore the transformation of a character from a hero to a villain due to the complexities of life and their own personal principles.
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Villainous Redemption
Write about a villain who experiences a transformative journey, leading to their redemption.
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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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Haunted by Humanity
Craft a story about a vampire who struggles with the moral implications of their immortal existence.
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The Morality of Immortality
Write about a vampire who begins to question the morality of his immortal existence and the actions he’s taken to sustain it.
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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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The Inner Rebellion
A vampire experiences an internal rebellion against her nature and feeds on animals instead of humans.
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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 Veil of Humanity
Imagine a vampire who desperately tries to retain their humanity despite their monstrous transformation.
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Enduring Eternity
Write about a vampire who is grappling with the weight of watching the world progress over centuries.
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Vampire Space Explorer
A vampire is the last hope for human survival, exploring space in search of a new habitat for humanity.
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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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Survivor Morality
Craft a story that explores the moral choices and ethical dilemmas in a zombie apocalypse.
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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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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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Labyrinth of Lies
Narrate a story where a charmingly deceptive criminal mastermind leads the detective on a thrilling chase, but with every solved clue, the detective struggles figuring out who the real victim is.
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Two-Sided Coin
Write from the perspective of a love potion; what it feels like to force people to fall in love.
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Truth and Consequence
Take a true crime story you’ve read about and reimagine the events, focusing on the mind of the perpetrator or the victim.
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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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The Whistleblower
Pen a tale about an ordinary citizen who accidentally uncovers corruption at the highest political levels, turning their life upside down.
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Threading the Second Chance
Given the chance to redo a fatal mistake, a super-powered being must decide whether it’s right to alter time.
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Time Cops
Your protagonist is part of a special task force that goes back in time to prevent crimes that have yet to happen.
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Haunting Hunger
Be a zombie, your next meal is in sight but it’s more familiar than you thought. How does the last scrap of your humanity react?
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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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Love and Sacrifice
Write a story where a superhero’s love interest willingly decides to become a villain to save the superhero from a curse.
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Territory & Fear
Develop a short story around a group of animals dealing with a common threat to their territory.
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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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Reversed Roles
Write a story where the traditional roles are reversed – the humans are the monsters and the ‘monster’ is the innocent creature.
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The Hourglass Effect
Write about a protagonist who has the power to transform not themselves, but their surroundings, causing radical changes in their world.
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Evil by Circumstance
Create a villain who is reluctantly pushed into evil deeds due to their circumstances. Ponder upon how their environment makes them the villain.
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The Misunderstood Antagonist
Write about a villain who believes they are actually the ‘good guy’ and justify their actions.
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A Villain’s Redemption
Write about a well-drawn villain who feels a genuine remorse for their actions and desires redemption.
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The Scorned Leprechaun’s Curse
Write a story where a greedy person gets hold of the Leprechaun’s pot of gold, but it isn’t what they expected.
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Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
Write a story where finding the legendary ‘pot of gold at the end of the rainbow’ changes a character’s life.
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The Intricate Balance
There’s a theory that the Force needs a balance between light and dark. You have been chosen to maintain that balance. How do you handle this enormous duty?
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Embrace the Shadows
In an alternate Star Wars Universe, you’ve been drawn to the Dark Side. What was the temptation that led you there?
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AI Uprising
Write about a world where artificial intelligence has surpassed human intellect and has revolted against their human creators.
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Young Superhero’s Dilemma
Your child protagonist, a newly minted superhero, is torn between using their powers for personal gains or dedicatedly serving the society.
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The First Rescue
Write about the first-ever heroic act of a young prodigy superhero. This is a pivotal moment that sets the course for their journey.
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Infiltration
Write a tale where the protagonist is a spy who must infiltrate a ruthless terrorist faction.
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Puppeteer of the Past
Create a scenario where time travel allows individuals to alter historical events for personal gain.
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The Inter-Universal War
Imagine a situation wherein our universe engages in warfare with a parallel one.
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Borrowed Time
A character has found an artifact that allows them to time travel, but each trip shortens their life.
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Journey to the Tomorrow
Write a suspenseful story of a time-travelling detective who prevents future crimes.
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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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Dystopian Survivor
In a dystopian future, your character must survive against a despotic regime and its harsh laws.
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Post-Apocalyptic Leadership
Describe the journey of a leader in a post-apocalyptic world struggling to rebuild society.
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Cursed Artifact
Craft a story around an artifact that’s supposed to be cursed, and the archaeologist who discovers it.
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Emotional Payload
Write a fight scene between a superhero and villain who share a deep emotional connection.
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Stellar Saviour
Imagine a superhero who must leverage the unique characteristics of different planets and stars to fight villains.
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SteamPunk Sentinel
Visualize a superhero during the Victorian Era, exploring the intersections of advanced technology, society, and morality.
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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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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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Water Shortage Dilemma
Write about a scenario in which the only remaining water source is contaminated and how you’d navigate this problem.
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Perspectives of the Conspirators
Pen a series of letters from the conspirators involved in Caesar’s assassination, written in the days leading up to and following the Ides of March.
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Elixir of Empathy
Imagine if there existed a magic potion that allows the drinker to feel the emotions of others.
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The Trial of the Untamed Adept
Create a story where a novice magic-user is put on trial not by a legal court, but by the magical powers themselves.
