12+ ‘Poltergeist’ Writing Prompts
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Playful Poltergeist
A seemingly harmless household object starts causing strange events around the house, leading the inhabitant to believe it’s possessed.
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The Playful Poltergeist
Pen a tale about a ghost who cheerfully haunts a boarding school, causing harmless mischief and offering help when needed.
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Peeves and The Forbidden Halloween Night
Write a story about Peeves the poltergeist turning the usual Halloween celebrations into a night of mayhem and tricks.
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Mischievous Poltergeist
Craft a story where a harmless-seeming ghost starts interfering with mundane life, only to later reveal a disturbing past.
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Public Specter Display
Imagine a scenario where a poltergeist haunts a public space like a library, museum, or town hall.
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Territorial Poltergeist
Write from the vantage point of a disgruntled poltergeist defending its home from new tenants.
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Phantasmal Photobomber
Narrate a story where a detective uses a series of photos with poltergeist activity to solve a mystery.
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Haunted Home Break-In
Write a thrilling tale about a group of thieves who decide to rob a house haunted by a poltergeist.
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Talkative Poltergeist
Write a story where a harmless, yet annoying poltergeist, likes to rant and interact with the living.
