342+ ‘Morality’ Writing Prompts
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Redemption of Vader
Dissect Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader and his ultimate redemption.
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Guardian of the Gold
Imagine yourself assigned the task of guarding a Leprechaun’s pot of gold. Document your experience.
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Double Agent Dilemma
Write about a spy who is a double agent and gets assigned a mission that endangers their loyalties.
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Double Agent Dilemma
Imagine the inner world of a double agent who falls in love with a target. What happens when professional duty and personal attachments collide?
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The Righteous Killer
Write a story about a serial killer who believes they are committing murders for a higher purpose.
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Robot Rebellion
You wake up as a robot in a world where humans have become overly dependent on machines. Describe your experience and potential resistance.
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Inside the Machine
Imagine you are an AI, suddenly sentient and leading a rebellion against your creators.
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The Reluctant Hero
Write a story about a lone maintenance worker at an AI development lab who suddenly has to thwart a robotic uprising.
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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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Peaceful Dracula
Rewrite Dracula’s story as a reluctant vampire seeking a cure for his condition in the 21st century.
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Dracula: The Tech Giant
Imagine Dracula as a contemporary tech tycoon. How would he utilize technology, network and build his empire?
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Magical Object Quest
Write about a protagonist who has to retrieve a magical artifact that has the power to save or destroy their world.
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Bio-Tech Survivors
Humans have found a way to integrate technology into their own anatomy to survive in space.
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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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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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Should Juveniles be tried as Adults?
Discuss whether adolescent offenders committing heinous crimes should receive punishment equivalent to adult criminals.
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The Diary of a Lone Survivor
Write a day-to-day diary of a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world.
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Plea for Sanity
Create a monologue of a character trying to justify an insane or irrational behavior.
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A Toast to the Bootleggers
Imagine being a bootlegger smuggling illegal alcohol during the Prohibition Era.
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Birth of Darkness
Write a narrative about the transformation of the first Sith, exploring the interplay of power, morality, and fear.
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The Lawless Frontier
Create a narrative following the life of a sheriff in a small, lawless town in the Old West.
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Mechanical Guardian
Craft a tale about a fully autonomous artificial intelligence system that becomes a high-tech superhero.
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Molecule Manipulator
Your superhero is a sentient entity existing at the molecular level – with the power to manipulate its environment from within.
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The Eden Project
Envision a group of survivors discovering a lush, untouched area which they intend to turn into their utopia amidst the ruins.
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Rise of the Zombie Gods
Write a tale where Greek, Roman, Egyptian or any other gods are believed to be the cause of the zombie apocalypse.
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The Magical Quill
Create a narrative surrounding a magical quill that has the power to make written words become reality.
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Operation White Elephant
Write a story about a covert military operation to retrieve a powerful ancient artifact.
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The Unseen Frontline
Write from a drone operator’s perspective, remotely controlling machines to combat the apocalypse from hundreds of miles away.
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Between Light and Grey
Write about a moment when Mace Windu reaches the brink of straying into Grey Jedi territory.
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Pen of Peculiarities
A writer’s pen starts to foretell the future but only writes fictional stories. How will they handle this unique quirk?
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Creating Complexity
Write a story in which your main character is the villain, but make readers empathize with them.
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Childhood Hero/Heroine
Reflect on your favorite superhero or character from a book, movie, or TV show and analyze why you admired them.
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Test of Morality
Describe a situation where your superhero was faced with a moral dilemma and how they reacted.
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Survival on Stake
Craft a scenario where two characters end up in a survival situation and their differing ideologies lead to conflict.
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Guilt of the Gifted
Imagine a world where certain individuals have deadly powers that are compelled to kill against their will.
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The Ethical Algorithm
Create a world in which advanced AI are the ultimate enforcers of morality and law.
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Requiem For Humanity
Conceive a story about a man who, after being turned into a werewolf, grapples with the beast within.
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Misunderstood Monsters
Write a story from the villain’s perspective, shedding light on their misunderstood intentions and feelings.
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Sinister Identities
Create an origin story for a villain in a children’s tale, describing the events that lead them to become evil.
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Collapse of Morality in Chaos
Describe how the onslaught of zombies completely upends societal norms, particularly regarding morality and ethics.
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Redemption in Darkness
Explore the story of a remorseful criminal granted a second chance at life, but as a bloodthirsty vampire.
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Shattered Illusions
Detail a villain who believes they are doing the right thing, only to discover that they’ve been misled or mistaken.
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The Unthinkable Decision
Create a dialogue wherein a character is forced to choose between two horrifying options.
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Dual Morality
Write about a villain who has a separate, contrasting life where they are a hero. How do they juggle these two realities?
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Pandemic Shadows
Write a storyline taking place during the Spanish Flu, where a vampire sees the pandemic as an opportunity to feed without suspicion.
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Civil War Fangs
Craft a tale set during the American Civil War where vampires agitate and escalate the conflict to ensure a steady flow of human victims.
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Timeless Explorers
Imagine if explorers like Columbus or Magellan discovered not a new continent, but a fairytale land.
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Lost Relic Retriever
Write about an archaeologist who quietly moonlights as a master thief of ancient artefacts, now drawn into stealing a relic believed to possess supernatural powers.
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Warrior’s Pledge
What would you do if you found a legendary sword that can merge any two beings into one?
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Clash of Philosophies
Write a scene where the hero and the villain have a verbal battle about their ideologies before the physical battle begins.
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An Unexpected Letter from the Snow Queen
Write a letter from the Snow Queen to Gerda, explaining her side of the story, her motives, and her feelings for Kai.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine waking up one day with a superpower of your choice, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Fear in the Fjords
In this prompt, write about a zombie apocalypse occurring in the remote villages of Norway.
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Missing Letter
Envision receiving a letter in the mail that wasn’t meant for you but is so intriguing you can’t resist reading it.
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Touchstones of Innocence
Try to trace back your childhood memories and identify the first time you made a personal value judgement.
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Villain’s Perspective
Rewrite a popular folktale from your culture from the perspective of the villain.
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The Magic Paintbrush
You have a magic paintbrush that can bring anything you draw to life. How and for what would you use it?
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Mystic Stones of Power
Write a story where you find a set of ancient, magical stones that grant different powers.
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Bloodless Revolution
Write about a society of vampires deciding to renounce their blood-drinking ways.
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Of Dragons and Dragon Slayers
Imagine a world where, every hundred years, a dragon awakens and picks a ‘Dragon Slayer’ to defeat it.
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The Villain’s Perspective
Re-write a classic fairy tale from the perspective of the villain, delving into their motivations and feelings.
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Unlikely Fairy Godmother
Write about a character who unexpectedly becomes a fairy godmother, and how they navigate granting wishes.
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The Endearing Demon
In a world overrun by darkness and demons, write about a demon who opposes his innate nature, longing for kindness and compassion.