42+ ‘Perilous’ Writing Prompts
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River Navigation Challenge
Your character is tasked to navigate a perilous river running through the jungle to reach an important destination.
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Journey into the Frozen Unknown
Write a story about a perilous expedition into the uncharted Arctic wilderness.
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St. Valentine’s Secret Affair
Write a story about St. Valentine having a secret romance while he was in prison.
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Lost in the Arctic
Create a story where the main character gets lost in a dense snowstorm and has to find their way back…
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Perilous Presence
Devise a story that revolves around an invisible superhero accidentally committing a series of comical blunders.
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Endurance Test: Surviving on a Sand Planet
Describe a perilous journey of a group of Rebels crossing a desert planet.
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The Great Escape
Write about the journey an Irish family may have taken during The Great Famine (1845-1852).
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Shadowed Citadel
In a setting of medieval fantasy, flesh out a fortress darkened by ominous looming clouds and shrouded secrecy.
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Voyage Across the Poisoned Seas
Essay a treacherous journey across a perilous and poisoned ocean in search of a safe haven.
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Scavenging Expeditions
Focus on the perilous journey of survivors salvaging supplies in a world overrun by zombies.
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Purgatory’s Playground
Weave a story around a group of friends who find themselves stuck in an abandoned amusement park that comes alive…
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The Underground Freedom
Recreate the fabled adventure of an escaped slave traversing the Underground Railroad.
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Sir Catterwaul: A Cat with a Knighthood
Your protagonist is a talking cat who holds an official knight title in a medieval kingdom. Write about his feline…
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Scaling the Invincible Peak
Write a story about a mountaineer who is set on scaling an unclimbed, deadly peak.
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Rescue Mission In the Asteroids
Your spaceship received a distress call from an unknown entity located amidst a deadly asteroid belt. Describe your perilous journey…
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The Relic Hunt
Your character hears rumors of a hidden vault containing items from the pre-apocalyptic era and sets off on a perilous…
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Crossing the Great Divide
Write a story about a polar explorer who must cross a treacherous ice divide.
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Perilous Pathogens of Pluto
Craft a tale in which an isolated research colony on Pluto gets hit by a contagious alien disease. How does…
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Perilous Polar Expedition
Describe a daring expedition to the North or South pole, highlighting the excitement and danger of such an adventure.
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Quest for The Last Donut
Write a story where employees embark on a perilous journey through the workplace to reach the break room and claim…
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Hostage of the Heart
Develop a narrative about a transgender hero or heroine who must save their partner from a perilous situation on Valentine’s…
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The Pendulum of Time
Imagine an ancient artifact that has the power to manipulate time. Write about its discovery and the consequences of its…
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Resisting Temptation on The Expedition
On a perilous expedition, your protagonist must resist the temptation of a beautiful but dangerous stranger.
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The Crypto Chronicles
Write about a historical codebreaker during World War II who stumbles upon information not meant for his eyes.
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Medieval Knight’s Quest
Write a story of a knight embarking on a perilous quest in the medieval era.
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Comic Trove Discovery
Write a comic strip dialogue where characters stumble upon a hidden treasure trove.
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Lost in Lotto Land
Detail a family’s perilous and hilarious journey after their winning lottery ticket goes missing.
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Surviving the Arctic
Write about a survival journey in the Arctic circle, testing your endurance against the extreme cold.
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Elizabethan Court Intrigue
Write about a fictional character maneuvering through the complex politics of the Elizabethan court.
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The Perilous Potion Predicament
In your narrative, a magic potion required to save the kingdom has been stolen.
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The Emperor’s Peak
Imagine an ancient prophecy that can only be revealed at the summit of the world’s most dangerous mountain.
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Journey to the Center of Your Sandwich
Create an adventure story about journeying to the center of your wackiest sandwich.
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Friendship at High Seas
Write a story focusing on the deep bonds formed between a crew during a long, perilous voyage.
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River Marsh Adventure
You and your team of Pokemon are navigating through a perilous marsh, list out the problems you might encounter and…
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Blood Magic Controversy
Present an argument from a fictional character’s perspective on the usage of Blood Magic in Thedas.
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The Sacrificial Abyss
Write about a hero or heroine who must make a perilous journey into an abyss to make a monumental sacrifice.
