491+ ‘Night’ Writing Prompts
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Harvest Moon Tales
Write a spooky or mysterious story that takes place under an October Harvest Moon.
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Harvest Moon Romance
Write a romantic encounter or confession under the harvest moon of an October night.
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Crackling Fire Tales
Write a fictional piece about a proper old-fashioned story-telling evening around a fireplace on a chilly October night.
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Brush of October Wind
Write a poem about the whispers carried by the wind during an October evening.
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Earth’s Symphony
Describe the symphony of the Earth, from its whistling winds to its rustling leaves.
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Escape from Toyland
Imagine all your toys come alive at night – and you got swallowed into their world!
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Adventure in the Forbidden Forest
Your main character is dared to spend an entire night in a forbidden forest; write about their adventures there.
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Vampire’s Ball
As a vampire, describe your experience on Halloween night when you’re free to roam undetected.
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The Waking Dead
Explore the experience of an unexpected and terrifying zombie apocalypse on Halloween night.
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A Unique Halloween
Imagine a world where everyone dresses up as what they want to be when they grow up for Halloween. Describe…
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Supermarket Adventure
Imagine if you could spend one night in a supermarket. What food items would you explore and what fun activities…
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Under the Spectral Mast
Craft an epic tale of an ancient naval battle where the losing ship, sunk decades ago, seeks revenge in its…
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Mariner’s Whisper
Craft a story where the ship’s bell of an ancient vessel rings on its own at midnight, and each time…
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Nightly Stalker
An invisible ghostly entity stalks a person every night, and they must outwit it to see the dawn.
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Chasing Ghosts in a Historical Museum
Imagine you work at a historical museum where artifacts start coming alive at night in the form of their original…
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Mansion of Apparitions
Document a night spent in an infamous haunted mansion, detailing the multiple apparitions encountered.
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Night-Time Whispers
Write about a night when you start hearing whispers in your room, sharing secrets about your future.
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The Haunting Melody
Write about a piece of music you heard and how it inexplicably transported you to a paranormal realm.
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A Night in Spooksville
Imagine you are spending a night in a haunted house. Describe the ghost’s actions and your reactions.
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Concert Night Turned Upside Down
Your character attends a concert that drastically alters the course of their life.
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Monstrous Transformation
Write a story about a person who turns into a mythical creature every night.
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Adorable Abominations
Rewrite your favorite cute characters as horror movie monsters while retaining their charming aspects.
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Wolf Moon
Write a scenario where your character comes to Beacon Hills and discovers they are a werewolf on the night of…
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The Conflict of Dual Identity
Narrate a story where your character struggles to balance her magical identity and her lively school life.
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The Midnight Train Journey
Your character boards a late-night train where each co-passenger seems to be hiding a dangerous secret.
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Beacon in the Abyss
Write about a protagonist who wakes up to find themselves in an eerie, disorientating world of eternal night.
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Expense Analysis
Narrate a day in your life from the perspective of your wallet.
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Letter to the Night
Compose a metaphoric letter to “the night”, expressing your feelings and thoughts around sleep.
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The Sleep Solution
List down the things that keep you awake at night and propose solutions for each of them.
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Ceiling Stargazing
Imagine the most intense bout of depression as a night sky, with each star representing a coping mechanism.
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The Quiet House
Describe an average day living alone or with few companions and reflect on the feelings this scenario elicits.
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From Darkness to Dawn
Craft a narrative following your journey through the darker times towards the lighter moments.
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Reflections in the Night
Write about what keeps you awake during the night, the thoughts and worries that prevent you from falling asleep.
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Ghostly Orchestra
Create a scenario in which a ghostly orchestra plays in a deserted town square every night, captivating the few who…
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The View from Above
Imagine you’re an entity observing a fictional world from an aerial view. Outline the different landforms, activities, and transitions as…
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Color of Dusk
Write a story where an unlikely hero encounters the dark underbelly of their seemingly normal city.
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Midnight Phone Call
Start your narrative with a phone call that arrives at the stroke of midnight and disrupts the protagonist’s peaceful night.
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Catching the Last Train
Write about two strangers falling in love on the last train ride of the night.
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Deserted Town
Tell the tale of a group of friends who stumble upon an abandoned town which comes alive with creepy occurrences…
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Whispers in the Night
Write a story where a character begins hearing voices at night that no one else can hear.
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Musical Metropolis
Describe a bustling city scene using alliteration to mimic the rhythm and pace of urban life.
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The Dance of Day and Night
Craft a poem that describes the transition from day to night as a slow, evocative dance.
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Museum Mysteries
Compose a verse that describes a night locked in a museum, having the chance to explore all the exhibits with…
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Night Sky Nostalgia
Write a poem about the various emotions and memories evoked by a starry night sky.
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Abandoned Asylum Adventure
Your protagonist must enter an infamous, abandoned asylum during a stormy night to retrieve something valuable.
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Opposite Day on a Different Planet
How would an average day look like if you were living on a planet where day is night and night…
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Clandestine Caller
A strange phone call in the middle of the night leads your character down a path full of mysteries.
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Midnight Realization
Pen down an instance when you experienced an unexpected revelation or insight about life.
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Eyes on the Underground Railroad
Imagine being an operative on the Underground Railroad. Write an account of one harrowing night.
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Midnight Sun Gathering
Imagine your family come together on the longest night of the year, a tradition they’ve kept for generations.