29+ ‘Of the 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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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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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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Accidental Invention
Craft a tale about a desperate alchemist who invents vampirism while trying to achieve immortality.
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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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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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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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Blood Red Riding Hood
Rewrite the classic tale of ‘Red Riding Hood’ but turn the protagonist into a werewolf.
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Van Gogh’s Perspective
Suppose you are Vincent Van Gogh and write a poem describing what inspired you to paint ‘Starry Night’.
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Symphony of the Night
Write a story where vampires communicate through a unique form of music, one only perceptible to their species.
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Star’s Palette
Craft a cosmos-inspired poem, painting a picture of the night sky and its celestial bodies.
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Guy Fawkes Night Recollection
Imagine you are an observant bystander during a Guy Fawkes Night celebration in the UK.
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The Dance of Fireflies
Imagine a secret gathering of fireflies in your garden, narrating it as if it’s an exclusive, secret party.
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Forest Awakening
Write about morning sunrise in a forest from the perspective of an animal that lives there.
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Reign of the Night Creatures
Write a story set in a world where mythical night creatures took over and are in control of the day.
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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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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.
