491+ ‘Night’ Writing Prompts
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Guardian of the Night
Craft a redemption arc for a villain who turns into a vigilante, trying to correct their past wrongs.
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Eternal Society
Explore the societal structure in a vampire community, detailing the rules, traditions, ceremonies, and rites that bind them.
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Fallen Leaves, Fallen Moments
Chronicle the most significant memory that comes to you under an October night.
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October Sky Wishes
Compose a letter about the hopes and dreams you would whisper to the stars in October’s night sky.
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Jazz Speakeasies and The Prohibition
Describe a night in a jazz speakeasy during the era of Prohibition.
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Supermarket Switch-up
Create a story where you accidentally get locked in a supermarket. How do you get out or survive the night?
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Miracle on a Silent Night
Write a short story about a small town that hasn’t had a good holiday in years, but is suddenly visited…
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Christmas Carolers and the Silent Night
Describe how an introverted character is moved and inspired by a group of Christmas carolers who perform Silent Night.
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My Halloween Adventure
Craft a fictional story about a unique, thrilling, and adventurous Halloween night.
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Winter Camping Expedition
Narrate your hypothetical experience of a winter camping trip in a snowy forest.
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Secret of the Abandoned Mansion
Devise a mystery involving an aged, deserted mansion locally rumored to house hidden treasures.
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The Ghost Town
Write a story about a deserted ghost town that isn’t really deserted, but the home to hair-raising creatures.
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Star Gazed Dreams
Think of 5 new constellations you would like to see in the night sky and write about what they represent…
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The Mischievous Moon
Imagine the moon is a mischievous character who keeps changing its shape every night. Write a story about a week…
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Reflections on the Past Year
Write a personal reflection on the year that has passed, using the Winter Solstice as a metaphor.
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A Poem to Battle the Darkness
Compose a poem that speaks to your feelings, experiences and perspective on the longest night of the year.
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Fire Bearer
Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.
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Solstice Solitude
Describe what you would do if you had the entire longest night of the year completely to yourself.
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Gifts From the Cosmos
Imagine an unprecedented astronomical event happening on the night of the Winter Solstice. What happens and how does it affect…
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Sunset and Sunrise Contemplations
Write a story about someone who witnesses both the sunset of the shortest day, and sunrise of the longest night.
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Everlasting Winter Night
Narrate a tale around an enchantment that sends a small town into an eternal winter night.
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Frigid Shadows
Imagine a story where dark figures are noticed by campers, appearing only in the periphery of their vision at night…
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Icebound Echoes
Imagine a campfire story about a group of friends who hear eerie voices echoing through the frozen forest at night.
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Silent Night’s Solitude
Reflect on the peaceful solitude of a quiet, cold Christmas night as viewed from your window.
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Winter Wildlife Habitat
Write about the activities of winter wildlife as seen from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Holiday Travellers
Describe a scenario of late-night travelers as viewed from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Santa’s Unexpected Visit
Imagine catching a glance of Santa Claus from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Feasting Eyes on Decorations
Write about a neighborhood’s Christmas decorations as seen from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Mid-Summer Night’s Dream
Weave a narrative around the mystical events that occur under a clear, starlit summer night sky.
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Child of the Night
Imagine a human being raised by vampires and learning to navigate the mortal and immortal worlds.
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A Symphony of the Night
Describe what the darkness means to you as a vampire, from your first night experience to your current nightly ritual.
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The Dawn of Immortality
Write about the night you were turned into a vampire, describing your emotions, environment and the person who changed you.
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Accidental Invention
Craft a tale about a desperate alchemist who invents vampirism while trying to achieve immortality.
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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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Night In The Vampire’s Den
Write about a detective working on an eerie murder case that leads them to a mansion with Vampire Lords as…
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Bloodline Secrets
Imagine a vampire detective who must solve a murder within his own ancient vampire clan.
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Trace Your Day
Start with the sentence “When I wake up, I…” and repeatedly add lines to explain the rest of your day.
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The Haunting Portrait
Write a story where an eerie old portrait in a dilapidated mansion comes to life at night, terrorizing its inhabitants.
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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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Dark City Secrets
Create a story set in a city where every resident possesses a magical ability and explore how this impacts daily…
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Veil of Halloween
Design a compelling narrative where something magical or unexpected happens on Halloween night.
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Crackling Bonfire Narratives
Craft a story that revolves around the warmth and stories a bonfire creates.
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Night Watch
In your city, there’s a secret, magical society that protects the residents from supernatural threats while they sleep.
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A Werepire’s Dilemma
Consider a unique scenario wherein a person is cursed with being both a vampire and a werewolf.
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Whispers of All Hallows’ Eve
Recount an unforgettable Halloween night, focusing on the emotions it brought forth and why it was significant.
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Solstice Silence
Describe the longest night of the year from the perspective of an animal or nature’s element.
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Confession Under the Stars
Write a scene where two characters have a deep and honest conversation under the night sky.
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Harvesting the Night
Write about the origin of the vampire’s inherent connection with darkness and night.
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Early Bird or Night Owl
Write about how the one hour change during daylight saving time would affect you if you were a bird.
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Mystery of the November Night
Write a mystery story set against the backdrop of a chilling November twilight.
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Feasting on Memories
Write about a memorable November meal you’ve shared with loved ones, and how it changed or marked a transition for…
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The Ghostly Library
Weave a tale about a local library that turns into a thrilling gateway to different worlds after sundown.
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The Abandoned Amusement Park
Craft a thrilling story about a group of friends who sneak into an abandoned amusement park at night.
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Night Shift Mystery
Set in a sleepy, late-night store, your character interacts with a string of peculiar customers, gradually suspecting that they aren’t…
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Blood Curls and Fangs
In a modern setting, narrate a night where an ordinary individual bumps into a legendary creature with fangs.
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Mysterious Mansion of Malice
Describe a dilapidated mansion where a wealthy family mysteriously vanished, leaving it haunted.
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A Summer Serenade
Describe the perfect summer evening, complete with a cool breeze and chirping insects.
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Eternal Night’s Lantern
Imagine yourself as a solitary explorer experiencing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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March Equinox Mystery
Weave a mystery where the resolution can only be revealed on the March Equinox.
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Energies of Equilibrium
Write a personal narrative piece detailing how you balance conflicting demands in your life, inspired by the equal day and…
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The Transience of Summer Nights
Write about a memorable moment spent at an outdoor festival during a balmy summer night.
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Life in the Speakeasy
Detail a night in a secret speakeasy during the Prohibition Era from the perspective of a regular patron.
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December Night Mirage
Imagine an extraordinary event or spectacle occurring on a calm December night.
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December Night Symphony
Describe the unique sounds that fill a December night and how they make you feel.
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Santa’s Perspective
Write a story where you are Santa Claus, documenting your adventures throughout a single Christmas night.
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Rite of Transformation
Write a story about a teenager who is on the verge of their transformation into a vampire, and their emotional…
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Campfire Ghost Stories
Craft a spooky ghost tale that you would tell around the campfire at summer camp.
