610+ ‘Perception’ Writing Prompts
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Harvest Table Tensions
Describe a Thanksgiving dinner where a heated discussion or argument broke out.
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Grand Deception
Your protagonist is part of a team on a mission to steal a precious artifact from an impenetrable fortress, but they discover a shocking secret about the group’s real purpose.
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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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Superhero Origins
Write a story about an individual discovering the truth about their parent being a masked superhero.
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Superhero Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a superhero violates his moral code, but then endeavors to redeem himself.
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Lost Prophecy
The superhero discovers a prophecy suggesting the Apocalypse was necessary for a better world.
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Damsel’s Defence
Write a story about a superhero’s lover who becomes their savior in a crisis, despite having no superpowers.
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Fictional Autobiography
If you were a character from a book or movie, who would you be and why? Write an autobiography as if you were that character.
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A Smuggler’s Redemption
Craft a story where a hardened smuggler finds redemption in an unexpected way.
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Shift of Perception
Imagine being a shape-shifter, but your transformations are triggered by extreme emotions.
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Magic Sneakers
Suppose you found a pair of magical sneakers that made you the best player in any sport you play. What would you do?
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Haunted Halloween Costume
Tell the story of a Halloween costume you wore that turned out to be haunted.
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The Nature of Evil
Discuss your beliefs regarding the concept of evil in relation to your spiritual or religious views.
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Unseen World
Describe a world where humans have evolved to perceive reality differently, and how daily life adapts to this new perception.
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Reverse Discovery
Imagine a world where humans are a primitive species and get discovered by a technologically superior alien race.
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Ethereal Space Convict
In a universe where every crime is recorded and broadcasted, tell the story of a fugitive en route to the most secure prison in the Galaxy.
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Passover Perspective
Write a fictional account of the first Passover night from a child’s perspective.
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Decoding Ancient Wisdom
Imagine a scientist has discovered an ancient text that when translated, reveals scientific knowledge way ahead of the contemporary science.
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Chemically Enhanced Feelings
Write about a world where feelings can be chemically induced and explore a love story amidst this.
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Preserved in Salt
Imagine a cherished memory forever preserved like a fish in salt. Write a detailed exploration of this memory.
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Beastly Charms
A royal cursed to live as a beast, falls in love with a commoner who might break the curse.
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Lost and Found Time Capsule
Write about finding a time capsule in your backyard; describe its content and the mystery it unravels.
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Comfort Space
Write about a place in your childhood where you felt safe and how that space looks to you now.
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The Christmas We Forgot
Write a story about how Christmas got cancelled one year causing all Christmas movies to be deleted. How do people reclaim their lost Christmas spirit?
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Snow White’s Horrifying Apple
Instead of causing Sleep, what if the apple Snow White ate caused terrifying hallucinations?
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Climate Change Perception
Reflect on how your perception of climate change has shifted since the last Earth Day.
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Semantic Mirrors
Describe an event from your past from at least two different perspectives — your own perspective when the event happened and your perspective of it now.
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First Love Affair
Reflect on your first relationship and the emotions that came with it.
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Concept of Time
Write about your understanding of the concept of Daylight Saving Time and its impact on your lifestyle.
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The Unseen Photograph
Create a detective story where a crucial photograph goes unnoticed due to a more compelling but deceptive piece of evidence.
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Reflecting on Self
Write about yourself at this moment in time, detailing your current emotions, thoughts, and plans for the future.
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Shadow Creatures
Write a story set in a realm where humans coexist with their animated shadows who possess unique personalities of their own.
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Quirkius Maximus: The Gladiator Who Tickled Instead of Tussled
Your character is a bona fide Roman gladiator, but he doesn’t fight with swords or spears. Write about his escapades in the Colosseum where he ‘tickle fights’ his opponents.
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Scents of November
Write a sensory piece about the distinct smells that a quiet November morning imparts.
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Absurdist Delusions
Write a story of a person who sees ordinary objects come to life and interact in unexpected ways.
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Perspective in Perception
Analyze a situation where your perception of an event was drastically different from others.
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Fearful Reality Check
Write about a character who starts seeing sinister figures that no one else can see.
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Perception Deception
Your character can read minds but struggles with the woes of knowing everyone’s thoughts and intentions.
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Emotional Whirlwind
Write down three key emotions you felt today and detail a situation where you experienced each.
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Encounter with Galactic Sentinels
In your travels, you come across ancient galactic sentinels who guard the secrets of the universe. Describe your encounters with them.
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Creeping Shadows
Write a suspenseful narrative about someone convinced they’re being followed by an unexplained shadow.
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Emotional Colors: The Feelings Spectrum
Write about a particular color that you associate with a certain emotion. Explain why you make that connection.
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Warrior of Qin
Envision a story about a Terracotta Warrior from the Qin Dynasty coming to life.
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The Gift Is The Curse
Write about a character who sees their superpower as more of a curse than a blessing.
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The Forgotten Monuments
In a world leveled by unknown catastrophe, write about survivors finding the remnants of famous monuments and interpreting their meanings without context.
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Transforming Negatives Into Positives
Write about an obstacle that you are currently facing and then brainstorm three strategies to overcome it by reframing it into a positive light.
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Diplomatic Disaster
Write about an incident where a human diplomat unintentionally offends an alien race, leading to rising tensions.
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Adjusting the Perspectives
Describe an event or situation that you once saw as negative but have since come to view as having had a positive impact on your life.
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Lifelong Companions
Choose six words that best describe you right now and write about why you chose each word.
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Magical Queer Café
Create a story centered around a magical café where only queer and LGBTQ+ individuals can enter.
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Ice Cream on the Beach
Envisage a story about a family from Northern Hemisphere spending Christmas in Australia, swapping snow for sun, presents under the Christmas tree for gifts under the beach umbrella.
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Influential Performances
Write about a performance in film or entertainment that has deeply impacted you.
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End of Fall Fashion
Describe your favorite fall outfit and the adventures you undertook while wearing it.
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“No-Shave November’s Curious Case”
Write about an investigator who uses the change in men’s faces during No-Shave November to crack a case.
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The Power of Effective Formatting
Write an argumentative essay on the importance of proper formatting in writing.
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Veil between Two worlds
Write a story about an ethereal bridge that can connect the realm of the living and the dead, only visible to the eyes of the necromancers.
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Mirror Depths
Portray a scene where the surface of water is so clear that it mirrors the sky, and blurs the line between reality and reflection.
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Nighttime Nature Walk
Narrate a nocturnal walk through a local nature site, paying particular attention to contrasting sights, sounds, and feelings.
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Lost in the Library
Imagine you are trapped in the library overnight and discover a secret passage. Describe what you find.
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The Role of Others
Describe someone who has greatly influenced your life, either positively or negatively.
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Unfolding Awareness
Record each moment of a simple task as it unfolds, capturing every detail and sensory perception.
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The Unseen Frontline
Write from a drone operator’s perspective, remotely controlling machines to combat the apocalypse from hundreds of miles away.