49+ ‘Origin story’ Writing Prompts
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Superhero Origin Story
Your superhero isn’t born a hero. Write about the pivotal event that transforms them from an ordinary individual to a…
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Resurrecting Legends
Dive into the history of vampire mythology and craft a unique origin story that explains how vampires came to exist.
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Climate Change Superheroes
Imagine a superhero whose mission is to combat climate change. Write about their origin story, powers, and first big mission.
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The Reluctant Heroine
Write an origin story of a woman who never wanted to be a superhero but found herself in the role.
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Ripped From The Pages
Create an origin story for your villain based on a book that greatly influenced their ideology.
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The Origin Story
Describe your superhero’s origin story in detail, paying special attention to the incident that sparks their transformation.
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Bunny’s Origins
Write the backstory of the Easter Bunny. How did he become the beloved icon of Easter?
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The Lore of the Golden Wealth
Write a fictional tale that explores the origin story of the Pot of Gold in Irish folklore.
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Forged in Fire
Imagine a story where a character’s inner strength and determination manifest as physical superpowers.
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Leprechaun Origins
Write a fictional origin story for leprechauns, the legendary creatures of Irish folklore.
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Reimagine Santa’s Origin
Investigate the origins of Santa Claus and reimagine his story for a modern audience.
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Backdrop Transformation
Choose a superhero and reimagine them in a different era or cultural context.
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Legacy of the Jack-o-Lantern
Re-imagine the origin story of the creepy Jack-o-Lantern and its menacing grin.
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Sinister Identities
Create an origin story for a villain in a children’s tale, describing the events that lead them to become evil.
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Legacy of Lore
Choose a historic invention or scientific discovery and rewrite its origin story in a fairy-tale style.
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Political Origin Story
Write about the events or influences that have shaped your current political views.
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The Super Animal
Write about an animal who has superpowers. What are its powers, and what does it do with them?
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Sweater Weather Story
Write a narrative revolving around a ‘haunted’ fall sweater passed down through generations.
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The Birth of a Faction
Write about the formation of your own superhero faction, detailing the ideologies, mission and power dynamics among the members.
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Easter Bunny Legends
In your own words, create an origin story for the Easter Bunny, drawing from your understanding of folklore and mythology.
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Fabled Earth Day
Create an origin story for Earth Day in a fantasy world that is intimately connected to unique magical environmental elements.
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Innovation and Invention
Create an origin story involving your superhero inventing something powerful.
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Meteors and Mutations
Write an origin story in which your superhero gains their powers from an extraterrestrial source.
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Ordinary Bunny to Easter Legend
Write a tale about how an average rabbit became the renowned Easter Bunny.
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Journey of a Legendary Pokemon
Jot down the origin story of a legendary Pokemon, focusing on its creation, its abilities and the myths and tales…
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Secret Behind Magical Mascots
Write about a magical mascot of a Quidditch team—it’s origin story and unique magical abilities.
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Game Origin Story
Create a backstory for a beloved video game character who lacks a comprehensive origin story.
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Reimagining Iconic Horror
Choose a classic horror villain and devise an origin story that significantly deviates from their established canon.
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Character’s Origin Stories
Craft an origin story for one of the peripheral characters in the Hunger Games series.
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Invention of Mythical Beasts
Design a unique mythical beast that could exist within an anime world and describe its characteristics and lore.
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Anime Archetype Origins
Write about the origin story of a popular anime archetype, like the tsundere, yandere or kuudere, and explore their defining…
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Time Capsule Tales
Imagine discovering a time capsule from the past or future. What’s inside it and how does it affect you?
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Forgotten Origin Story
Create a story about a superhero who wakes up with no memory of their past or powers.
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A Lesson Carved In Time
Write about a critical life lesson you learned when you were young and how it impacted your life in the…
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Birth of a Legend
Write a story about the humble beginnings of an ordinary child who eventually becomes a legendary hero.
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Birthed from Tragedy
Write about a hero whose powers are birthed from experiencing a personal tragedy.
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Pact with The Darkness
Imagine a character who obtains powers by making shady deals with a malevolent force.
