48+ ‘Plot twist’ Writing Prompts
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Plot Twist Prediction
Recall a book which had a major plot twist and write how you would have predicted the twist earlier in…
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Peak Plot Twist
Write an ending that integrates an unforeseen plot twist that changes the way the reader interprets the entire story.
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Unexpected Gift Exchange
Write a story about waking up on Christmas morning to find all your anticipated gifts replaced by unexpected ones.
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Betrayed by the Beast
Invent a plot twist where the beast, not Gaston, is the true villain of the story.
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The Accidental Summoning
The protagonist inadvertently summons an ancient entity who declares they must fulfill an old prophecy.
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Swapped Destiny
Write about a character who discovers they were switched at birth with a prince or princess.
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Unfolding of the Unexpected
Explore a situation where something started as a simple, ordinary situation but escalated into a dramatic moment.
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Messages from the Unknown
Detail a story where a character starts receiving cryptic messages from an unidentifiable source.
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Unforeseen Turncoat
Create a story where a character that was initially presented as an ally turns into an antagonist.
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The Unlikely Hero
The least likely character, someone everyone overlooks or underestimates, saves the day.
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Dual Reality
Create a world where everyone lives, unknowingly, in two realities and your protagonist accidently switches between the two.
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An Unreliable Narrator
Write a story where the narrator’s statements and perceived reality are visibly flawed, resulting in a surprising plot twist.
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The Enemy’s Perspective
Write a story where the antagonist is justified from a different point of view.
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Unrecognized Hero
Write a story where an insignificant character turns out to be the hero who saves the day.
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Unseen Mastermind
Construct a twist where the villain had been an unnoticed character, compelling the heroes to reassess their strategies.
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Hidden Letters
Write about a character that discovers a hidden letter in an old trunk, revealing a family secret.
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Unexpected Turn of Events
Create a new plot twist in your favorite book which changes the course of the story.
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Unexpected Heir
A character never interested in power suddenly discovers they are the rightful heir to a kingdom.
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Character Shift
Write a story in which the narrator’s voice, tone or perspective changes drastically in the middle.
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The Benefactor’s Betrayal
Write a story where the person aiding the protagonist’s journey is actually the one causing all their problems.
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Flash of Anomaly
Devise a storyline around a world that seems normal at first, but then an event happens that makes the protagonist…
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The Unexpected Accomplice
Craft a scene in which your protagonist realizes their trusted friend is actually their foe.
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Hidden Identity
Write a story where your leading character discovers they are not who they thought they were.
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Plot Twist Extravaganza
Write a story where the main character is forced to face an unexpected turn of events.
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Seeing the Unseen
Depict a scenario in which a fiction writing prompt allowed you to uncover an underlying theme, character trait, or plot…
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Unexpected Alliance
Fabricate a narrative where the antagonist and protagonist must unite to tackle a greater peril.
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Reincarnated Specter
Develop a storyline where the assumed ghost is the reborn version of a main character.
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Missing Memory Mystery
Imagine if you lost your memory and found yourself wrapped up in a dangerous conspiracy.
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Double-cross in Disguise
Your protagonist is caught in a complicated heist where allies betray them and adversaries save them.
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Paradox Pathway
Concoct a sci-fi story involving time travel where the plot twist reveals a paradox.
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Juxtaposition Jolt
Write a story that begins with a mundane, everyday event, but ends with a startling plot twist.
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Overheard in a Café
Create a dialogue between two characters based on an interesting conversation you’ve overheard in public.
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Game-Changer Reveal
The epilogue reveals a plot twist that changes the reader’s understanding of the whole story.
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The Unexpected Twist
Write a surprising plot twist at the very end that leaves readers breathless and rethinking the entire story.
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The Unknown Past
Incorporate a hidden past for your protagonist that they themselves were unaware of.
