140+ ‘Odds’ Writing Prompts
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The Marathon Within
Write about a time when you had to work hard to achieve a goal and how it felt to reach it.
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Lost to the Baltic
Pen a survival story of a Viking crew stranded in freezing waters after a strong storm destroys their ship.
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Ashes to Ash: The Fire Tales
Create a fairy tale about a fire type Pokemon, Ash, who embodies the spirit of fire despite constant adversities.
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Legacy of Lineage
Write about a seasoned Pokemon breeder trying to cultivate a perfect lineage and the challenges faced along the way.
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The Comeback Story
Craft a tale about an underestimated team that goes on to win the Quidditch World Cup.
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Unexpected Alliance
Write a story where two characters who are often at odds with each other must team up to achieve a common goal.
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Unexpected Love
Design a story where two fandom characters who are often at odds suddenly find themselves in a romantic relationship.
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The Grey Wardens’ Purpose
Explore the politics and mission of the Grey Wardens in the face of the Blight.
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Before Darkness Fell
Describe a city or town before a Blight attack and then after chronicling the changes wrought by the Blights.
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The Survival of the Chasind
Put yourself in the shoes of a Chasind, trying to survive in the harsh Wilds.
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Humanity vs Machine
Create a dystopian future where AI and humans are at odds. What are the reasons for this conflict in your anime storyline?
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Harbinger of Hope
Craft a story revolving around a single character who could potentially make a difference in a lifeless world.
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The Last Starship
What happens when the last functioning starship faces imminent danger from an unknown force?
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Gore Games
Write about a deadly game where participants turn into the characters from a horror-based video game.
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Unexpected Victory
Write about a time when you triumphed against all odds.
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Building Bridges of Perseverance
Write about a time when you had to try again and again to achieve a goal.
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Expectation Reality Check
Describe a time when an expectation you had didn’t align with the reality, and how you grew from that experience.
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From Zero to Hero
Create a narrative where an underdog athlete or team defied all odds to achieve success.
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Analog Rebellion
Envision a world where analog technology is being overridden by futuristic digital innovations, and the marginalized crew that strives to save it.
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Journey Through The Sahara
A desert crossing goes wrong, and you’re left alone in the Sahara desert. How do you get back to safety?
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Lonely Alaskan Survivor
Imagine you find yourself alone in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. How do you survive and get back to civilization?
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The Performance That Almost Wasn’t
Create a tale around a ballet dancer who might not make it to the stage due to an external or internal obstacle.
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Reversal of Fortune
Pen a narrative where the underdog triumphs, despite all odds, dramatically in the end.
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Wartime Resistance
Create a narrative about a hidden underground movement in a historical wartime setting.
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A Mismatch Made in Heaven
Write about two people who, seemingly complete opposites, fall in love against all odds.
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Unmasked Intentions
Craft a dialogue where two characters say one thing but imply an entirely different thing.
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Unlikely Heroes
Create a subplot centered on a timid or unlikely character who eventually becomes a hero.
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Lunar Escape
Write about an unexpected malfunction on your spaceship that leaves you stranded on the moon.
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Crises of Cuisine
Write a humorous play about a first time student chef trying to prepare a five-course meal for demanding restaurant critics.
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The Underdog Story
Write about an underdog in sports or games, they can be real or fictional, and their journey to victory.