3026+ ‘Narrative’ Writing Prompts
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My Imaginary Friend
Write about the adventures with your imaginary friend beginning every paragraph with “My imaginary friend and I…”.
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Kindergarten Adventure
Write a story about a great adventure you had or would like to have at kindergarten.
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The Terrifying Tome
Create a story revolving around a mysteriously haunted book, every reader of which encounters a unique and horrifying paranormal occurrence.
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Possession Pandemonium
Write a narrative where a paranormal investigator is called to a house where every member of the family is possessed…
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Time Capsule Wonders
Imagine you found a Time Capsule from the past. Detail what items you find in it and tell the story…
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The Arc of prompts
Choose 5 different prompts and use them to create a long narrative where each prompt represents a different event or…
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Crossover Chronicles
Using two completely unrelated fiction prompts, write a short story that brings elements from each together.
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Easter Eggs: Symbols of New Beginnings
Consider the symbolism of the Easter egg as a new beginning or the start of a new chapter in life.…
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Expressive Emojis
Create a story using only emojis, and then explain your interpretation of that story.
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Light Illuminated Shadows
Picture a city where during the day everything appears normal, but as night falls, the shadows come alive.
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Terrifying Terminology
Create a short horror story using ten new uncommon or underused horror terms.
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A Christmas Awakening
Narrate an account of Christmas morning from your Christmas tree’s perspective.
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Non-human Monologue
Create a story narrated entirely from the perspective of an inanimate object, pet or landscape.
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The Mystery of the Abandoned Mansion
Imagine a never-before-entered mansion that holds the key to an unsolved murder.
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The Disappearance in the Library
Write about a small town librarian who finds an unsolved, decades-old mystery tucked away in a book.
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Untitled Testament
Describe an unsolved mystery which is cracked when an untitled painting found in a victim’s house is deciphered.
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Decoding the Crimson Cipher
Write a detective story where the main clue is a cipher written in red ink, leading the protagonist through an…
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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…
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Master of Disguise
Craft a narrative where the villain constantly changes his/her appearance or identity, making it almost impossible for the protagonist to…
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Inescapable Destiny
Tell a story where a character tries to avoid a prophecy only to walk right into it.
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Trojan Horse
Create a narrative where the villain infiltrates the hero’s inner circle by pretending to be an ally.
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Faces in the Clouds
Write a whimsical tale inspired by shapes or figures you pretend to see in the clouds.
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Music-Induced Memories
Choose a piece of music that holds significance to you and weave a narrative from the emotions it evokes.
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Veil of Halloween
Design a compelling narrative where something magical or unexpected happens on Halloween night.
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The Non-Materialistic Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal without any materialistic elements like a ring or fancy dinner.
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The Scavenger Hunt Proposal
Imagine a Valentine’s Day proposal in which clues leading to the proposal are hidden in places associated with significant moments…
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Unseen Santa Claus
Imagine you are Santa Claus, what are your challenges and adventures on Christmas Eve?
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The Heated Exchange
Use a heated argument between two characters to reveal previously undisclosed information or secrets.
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Memory Maze
Write a story where the protagonist starts to question their memories and their own sanity.
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Puppeteer Fairy Godmother
Imagine a scenario where the fairy godmother is controlling people’s lives for her amusement.
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Hidden behind Photoframes
Choose a family photograph and craft a narrative around it from your younger self’s perspective.
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Labyrinth of Fear
Weave a story about an amusement park based on people’s deepest fears, where guests confront and overcome their fear.
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Unfulfilled Desires
Delve into your villain’s unfulfilled desires or dreams and how they shape their actions.
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Villain’s Motive Mystery
Write about your villain’s motivations, describing their history and influences.
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Haunted House Rules
A family moving into a haunted house must negotiate certain rules with the resident ghosts.
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Afterlife’s Laws
Imagine a world where spirits are governed by strict legal system similar to human world.
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The Spirit Doctor
Create a narrative around a person who has the ability to diagnose and treat ghostly ailments.
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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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Dialogue Deception
Create a scenario where two characters understand a dialogue differently, leading to a significant misunderstanding.
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Character Revelation Through Speech
Construct a short narrative where one character’s personality traits are unveiled only through their words.
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Active Dialogue Driving Plot
Write a story where the plot is driven forward primarily through dialogue.
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Prompt Evolution
Write about how a simple writing prompt developed into a complex idea or theme.
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Cycles of Creativity
Create a story where characters use writing prompts to resolve conflicts or learn valuable lessons.
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Journey Through Journal
Create a fictional character and write a week’s worth of their journal entries.
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Gothic Murmurs
Create a gothic narrative centered in an abandoned house that whispers secrets only at midnight.
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Dystopian Haze
Envision a dystopian world enveloped in a constant smog and write a story based in this setting.
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The March of Time
Craft a narrative centered around a pocket watch that ticks louder as something ominous approaches.
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Time Travel Tales
Create a story about a time machine that allows you to travel anywhere in history.
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Superhero Retirement
Explore what happens when your superhero decides to retire. How do they feel? How does the world react?
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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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Write into the Void
Write a story without characters. Make the setting and environment the focal point.
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Transforming Genres
Choose a iconic piece of fiction and rewrite the synopsis for it in a completely different genre.
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Hero’s Journey
Write a prologue about a common, nondescript character becoming a hero in a world of magic and mythical creatures.
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Chlorophyll Chronicles
Design a comic strip that illustrates the role of chlorophyll in making leaves green and its absence in bringing the…
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The Itchy New World
Write a story about a young child experiencing fall allergies for the first time.
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Playing With Perspective
Write a scene which is intensely dramatic, but from the viewpoint of an indifferent, uninvolved bystander.
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Reconstructing Reality
Draft a story about a life-changing event but from an outsider’s perspective.
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Neon Dreamscapes
Describe a day in a bustling cyberpunk city, teeming with neon signs, crowded marketplaces and towering skyscrapers.
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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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Personal Narrative Creativity
Write a personal narrative illustrating an event that changed your outlook on life.
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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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Double Life
Write about the toll of maintaining a false identity on an undercover agent’s mental health.
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Cloaked Love
Create a narrative where an undercover agent falls in love with a member of the group they’re investigating.
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Cosmic Connection
Imagine that each star in the sky is a love story. Pick one star and tell its tale.
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Epistolary Experiment
Craft a story told entirely through letters, diary entries, or other forms of indirect communication.
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Fantastical Realism
Compose a story that’s rooted in ordinary reality but steadily introduces elements of fantasy or magical realism.
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Puzzle Of The Paranormal
Delve into a haunting mystery that seems inexplicable only to be revealed with a chillingly rational explanation.
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Prodigal’s Hidden Resolve
Walk in the shoes of a seemingly weak character returning to a place of great personal pain or trauma, only…
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Urban Legend Origins
Write a fictional narrative explaining the creation of a well-known urban legend or myth.
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Historical Reimagining
Write a piece of fiction incorporating a significant historical event, but with a twist of your imagination.
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Whispers from Shadowed Depths
Build a story upon a recurring dream that may be a warning about the future.
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Lucid Dreams Unfolding
Incorporate elements of a lucid dream into a short story where the line between reality and subconscious become blurred.
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Truth or Dare
Create a story built around a childhood game of ‘truth or dare’ that leaves a lasting impact on the characters.
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The Hidden Truth
Develop a narrative in a dystopian society where the government controls the information, and a group of rebels is trying…
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The Phantom’s Dance
Create a narrative for an adventurer who deceives a phantom to recover a cherished artifact.
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Tricking the Forest Spirit
Write a narrative about a humble villager who tricks a mischievous forest spirit to save their village.