140+ ‘Odds’ Writing Prompts
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Facing The Horde
Narrate a scenario where you have to confront a group of zombies to save your post-apocalyptic community.
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Winning the Podrace
Write about the thrilling and dangerous experience of Anakin winning the high-speed and adrenaline-packed podracing.
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Serendipitous Love
Pen a story about two individuals who have sworn off love, unknowingly booked for the same Valentine’s Day event.
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Family Divides
Explore a situation where differences in opinion or lifestyle between you and your family have caused tension.
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The Locket’s Secret
An ancient locket purchased as a Valentine’s Day gift bestows a horrifying curse upon its recipients.
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The Love Note to Yourself
Write a heartfelt love letter to yourself, focusing on your strengths, achievements, and what you appreciate about yourself.
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Depth of Dedication
Write about the love story of a couple fighting against all odds to keep their marriage together.
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Snow Boy and the Lost Sparrow
Craft a heartwarming story about a kind-hearted Snow Boy meeting a lost sparrow and helping it survive the winter.
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Surviving the Blizzard
Engage in a creative writing exercise imagining getting stuck in a winter storm while trekking and how you survive.
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Hushed Horrors in the Himalayas
Build a narrative around a group of mountaineers on a Himalayan expedition who stumble upon a murder mystery.
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Techno-tribes Rebellion
Create a story set amid a conflict between the powerful hi-tech corporations and the techno-tribes rebelling against their control.
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Farmhouse Fortress
Stranded in an isolated farmhouse, your group braves against the zombie onslaught.
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Quantum Love Affair
Your protagonist falls in love with someone who only exists within different timelines and realities. How do they make their…
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Destiny and the Star-Crossed
Design a plotline where destiny is inevitable, and yet a pair of unlucky lovers defy the odds.
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A Famine’s Love Story
Narrate the tale of two lovers who meet at the worst of times during the Irish potato famine.
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Rescheduled Time Zones
Write a story where a couple is grappling with the challenges of living in two different time zones.
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Phantom Romance
Pen down a tale of a tragic love story between a human and a spirit, where they both try to…
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Unexpected Outcomes
Pen a narrative where the underdog assumes victory is impossible, only to end up triumphing in an unexpected way.
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Cursed Conversation
Write about a kidnap situation where the victim can only communicate with the world outside through an ancient radio.
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Triumph Over Giants
Compose a narrative where an underdog character confronts figures of power to bring about justice.
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Voyage Across the Poisoned Seas
Essay a treacherous journey across a perilous and poisoned ocean in search of a safe haven.
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Underwater Hellscape
A deep-sea exploration team becomes trapped at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, with communication and escape routes disabled.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against…
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society…
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Curse of the Cursed Object
Describe the horrible occurrences that follow after a family inherits an ancient relic bearing a curse.
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Code Breaker’s Truth
A brilliant code breaker intercepts a message revealing a threat to their country, but they are under suspicion from their…
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Code Breaker’s Truth
Your protagonist, a brilliant cryptographer, discovers a coded message hinting a looming catastrophe but no one believes them.
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From Loss to Victory
Write a story about a team that constantly loses but finally wins a game against all odds.
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The Fateful Influenza
Create a narrative where the hero stumbles upon a shocking truth – a global pandemic is not a natural occurrence…
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Cursed Ivory Palace
Imagine a fairy tale scenario where a whole kingdom has been transformed into an eternal winter and the castle into…
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Home for Christmas
Write a story about an individual who, against all odds, manages to get home just in time for Christmas.
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Antarctic Expedition
Write a survival story about researchers stranded in Antarctica following a disastrous event.
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Unexpected Love
Write a story where two individuals who have disliked each other for a long time realize they are in love.
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Rise from the Ashes
Craft a scenario wherein remnants of a fallen galactic empire endeavor to rebuild from the rubble.
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Flourishing Resilience
Tell a story about a personal failure and how you turned it into a growth opportunity.
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Phantom Species
Describe a day in the life of a phantom species- an animal or plant that’s believed to be extinct, but…
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The Whispered Prophecy
Create a prediction disclosed only to the chosen one, dictating the awaiting destiny of a fantastical world.
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Alone on a Spaceship
Imagine being the only human left on a spaceship travelling towards an unknown destination. How would you survive?
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Interstellar Survival
Write about a group of astronauts who were not supposed to be on a space mission but got stuck on…
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Dystopian Love’s Victory
Craft a story portraying love flourishing in a dystopian society against all odds.
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Defying Gravity
Consider how the principles of buoyancy allow a massive structure like a ship to float.
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The Mortal Moment
Imagine a scenario where your superhero loses their powers during a crucial mission.
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Escape from an Unseen Menace
The protagonist lives in a society where people disappear mysteriously, and now they suspect they are the next. Every abnormal…
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Unlikely Political Hero
Write about an unlikely character rising through the ranks of a political party in a future dystopian society.
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Daywalker’s Dilemma
Explore a story where a vampire-human couple needs to confront and overcome societal prejudices and norms to defend their marriage.
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Desert Mirage
You wake up stranded in the middle of a desert with only a day’s water supply and no sense of…
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Hostage of the Heart
Develop a narrative about a transgender hero or heroine who must save their partner from a perilous situation on Valentine’s…
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Love Transcends Transition
Write a love story about a transgender character whose partner supports them through their transition journey.
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Starship Down
Write about an interstellar explorer’s struggle for survival after their spaceship crash-lands on an unknown planet.
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Jungle Apocalypse
Write a story where the jungle suddenly starts taking over the world’s urban landscapes.
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Overcoming the Impossible
Compose a story about a character who has to face and overcome an impossible challenge.
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Overcoming the Impossible
Write a story about an underdog character who manages to triumph over insurmountable odds.
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Banished Aristocrat
Explore the life of an aristocrat who, against all odds, joins the revolution after being exiled.
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Post-Apocalyptic Love
You are a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world. Write about finding love amidst the harshness and desolation.
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Transmutation Terror
You’re a scientist who has just confirmed your worst fear: the virus causing rapid cases of vampirism across the globe…
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Whispers in the Wind
Write a soft and soothing song about two distant lovers trying to keep their love alive.
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The Reincarnated Houseplant
Write a story about the houseplant that seems to have more lives than a cat.
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Scheming Antagonist
Detail the meticulous plan a villain creates to cause chaos or execute their ultimate goal.
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Trouble in Paradise
Write about a couple’s romance that is put to the test during a holiday getaway.
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Awakening The Ancients
In a world facing an imminent apocalypse, only long-sleeping giants can save humanity.
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Victorian Mansion Mystery
A new family moves into an old Victorian mansion, only to find it’s inhabited by a mischievous ghost with a…
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Office Rivalry Romance
Write about two coworkers, often at odds with each other, who realize their feelings for one another.
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Overcoming the Odds
Write a short story about a time when you faced a great challenge and managed to overcome it.
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Cookie-Driven Quest
In a world where cookies have become the most treasured commodity, your character starts a farcical journey to find the…
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Hidden Realm Underneath the City
Imagine a hidden kingdom that exists beneath the streets of a modern bustling city.
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Embracing Insurmountable Odds
Discuss how faith can help overcome obstacles by examining the trials and tribulations faced by St. Patrick.
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Love Against The Odds
Write about a love story that ends tragically due to societal pressures or conventions.
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Emancipating the Outcast
Write a story about an outcast character in society overcoming great odds to achieve something considered impossible.
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Underdog Stories
Write a personal story where you or someone you know played the role of an underdog, similar to the March…
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Political Intrigue
Write a story set within the walls of a government organization, centered around the political maneuverings and secret plots of…
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Forest in Danger
Create a story about a community of animals trying to save their forest home from deforestation.
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Love in Adversity
Create a conversation between two lovers parting due to uncontrollable circumstances.
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Hidden Strengths
Write about a situation where your character discovers a strength they didn’t know they had.
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Underneath the Olive Tree
Imagine the inner turmoil and prayers of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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Marooned Mariner
Write about a sailor stranded on a deserted island, narrating his daily struggles and determination for survival.
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Whispering Shadows
Imagine a kingdom overrun by a dark wizard’s shadow creatures and devise a strategy to overcome this plague.
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Muffled Whispers
Pen an intense story about a character who starts hearing whispered plans of their own assassination.
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Journey to Happily Ever After
Write your version of ‘happily ever after’ after overcoming the insurmountable odds.
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Conflict & Resolution
Construct a dialogue between two characters who are at odds, and how they resolve their disagreements.
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Last Stand Against the Dark
Describe the last stand of a small rebellion against a massive imperial starship fleet.
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Ocean’s Avenger
Imagine a character who has been granted powers by the ocean to fight against pollution.
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“Escape from the Impossible”
Your protagonist has been trapped in a seemingly inescapable situation. Write their desperate, adrenaline-filled escape.
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Critters in Congress
Mice have just been elected representatives of animal kingdom and are at odds with the cat senators. Write a funny…
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Race Against Time
Your character is involved in a high-stakes, time-sensitive chase where every second counts.
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Journey of a Space Traveler
Develop a character who’s a space traveler and write about their intergalactic journey.
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Blossoms in Winter
Your character falls in love with a person circumstances dictate they cannot be with.
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Scorching Oasis: The Desert
Experience a day and night in a desert; the extreme heat, freezing nights, and the scarce, yet vibrant, life.
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3. Resistance Against the Invaders
Craft a story around a group of human survivors in an already invaded and colonized Earth trying to reclaim their…
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Whispering-Willows: The Pixie Adventure
Describe an adventure of a brave Pixie who lives in the Whispering Willows.
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Resilient Oasis
Describe an oasis, a source of hope and life, in the middle of a deserted landscape.
