24+ ‘Ordinary Person’ Writing Prompts
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Reluctant Savior
Write about the journey of a seemingly ordinary character reluctantly thrust into a position of importance and responsibility.
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The Chronicles of Potential
Write a story about a fictional character who wakes up one day to discover an extraordinary new ability.
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Monstrous Origins
Create a backstory for a villain, revealing the true tragedy that led to his turn to darkness.
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Life Behind the Mask
Write about the daily routine of a superhero’s alter ego, with all the mundane challenges they face.
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Printing Press Revolution
Write a story about an ordinary citizen whose life is transformed by the invention of the Gutenberg Press.
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The Strength in Weakness
Create a story about a superhuman who loses their strength and must navigate life without their powers.
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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 them.
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The Reluctant Savior
An ordinary person in a post-apocalyptic world discovers they have superpowers. How do they decide to use them?
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times
Write about a day in the life of an ordinary person living through the Civil Rights era.
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The Crime Scene Cleaner
Write a narrative about a crime scene cleaner who discovers a clue which could solve a high-profile case.
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Rise of the Ordinary
A regular person stumbles upon a superhero’s weapon, and suddenly finds themselves in a world of chaos and responsibility.
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Journey of an Isekai Protagonist
Consider the story of a normal person transported to a fantasy anime world and having to become a hero.
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Birth of a Hero
Construct a backstory for an anime hero, explaining the circumstances and trials that led to them taking up their heroic role.
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Hidden Talents
Write a story about a seemingly ordinary person who discovers they possess unprecedented athletic talent.
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Bracketing Anime with Reality
Write about an ordinary person who stumbles upon an extraordinary anime world.
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Rise of The Everyman
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person acquires superpowers and must navigate the sudden change.
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Unexpectedly Given Powers
Describe a moment where an ordinary person suddenly gains extraordinary powers.
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The Accidental Spy
Create a thriller centered on an ordinary citizen mistakenly identified as a spy.
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Champion’s Origins
Pen down the backstory of a powerful protagonist, detailing their journey from being an ordinary person to becoming a hero.
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Under the Spotlight
Craft a story where a high-profile public figure falls in love with an ordinary person, struggling to keep their relationship out of the public eye.
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Shifted Realm
Describe an ordinary person’s day-to-day life after they have been transported into a fantasy world.
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Unexpected Hero
You’re an ordinary person who suddenly gets superhero powers. Describe your first day of being a superhero.
