290+ ‘Possibilities’ Writing Prompts
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Sci-Fi Scribe
Adopt the persona of a science fiction writer from the future, looking back on our present time.
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Valentine’s Mishaps
Write about unexpected events causing a series of comedic calamities on Valentine’s Day, yet leading to a happy ending.
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Space Exploration
Write about the possibilities of establishing a human colony on Mars in light of current space exploration endeavors.
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Mission to Mars
Imagine being an astronaut on the first manned mission to Mars. What would be your role and why?
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Holiday Superpower
Imagine a magical power that you gain only during a holiday, and describe a day using this power.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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City Planner
Imagine designing your own city of the future. What would it look like, and how would it be different from cities today?
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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A Letter Yet Unopened
Describe a character receiving an earth-shattering letter that they are yet to open.
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Unexpected Understanding
Construct an ending where fundamentally differing characters reach an unforeseen understanding or forge an unlikely alliance.
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Mystery Behind the Portrait
Create a story around an old, intriguing portrait whose origins remain unknown.
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The Ghost Town
Write a story about a deserted ghost town that isn’t really deserted, but the home to hair-raising creatures.
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Quilt of Dreams
Describe a mysterious quilt that possesses the power to plunge anyone under its cover into dreams based on the quilt’s patterns.
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Charmed Reveries
Write a story in which a character’s dream has significant implications on the real world.
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Realm of Mystic Rules
Design a fantasy world and elaborate on the distinctive, magical laws that govern it.
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Snowflake Dreams
Compose a story in which every individual is a unique snowflake falling to the ground.
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Vanished in the Whiteout
Conceptualize a story around the sudden, inexplicable disappearances happening during harsh winter blizzards.
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Cryogenically Frozen City
A city decides to cryogenically freeze itself to escape a looming disaster and emerges thousands of years in the future.
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Secret Admirer
Imagine and weave a story where one of the main characters anonymously pursues their romantic interest.
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Blood Transfusion
Your vampire protagonist develops an intriguing skill – their bite can heal instead of turning humans.
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Water Wonderland
Describe a world where water is the primary theme in all aspects of life – architecture, food, fashion, or transportation.
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Fantastic Future
Imagine you can see into the future. Write a detailed story about what your life looks like 10 years from now.
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Journey of the Easter Bunny
Write a story detailing the Easter Bunny’s delivery of Easter baskets to kids worldwide.
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A Whole New World
Imagine you suddenly got transported to a fantastical parallel universe. Write about this new world and your adventures there.
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Unseen Santa Claus
Imagine you are Santa Claus, what are your challenges and adventures on Christmas Eve?
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Reef Metropolis
Describe a sprawling city built within a coral reef in a future underwater civilization.
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Superhero Retirement
Explore what happens when your superhero decides to retire. How do they feel? How does the world react?
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Forgotten Artifacts
Write about an archaeologist finding a strange artifact underneath a layer of frost and snow.
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Time-Travel Tourist
You’ve invented a time machine and can travel to any period or location in history for a day. Write about what you see, do, learn, and experience.
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Quantum Love Affair
Your protagonist falls in love with someone who only exists within different timelines and realities. How do they make their relationship work?
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Truth in the Reflection
Imagine a character starts seeing an alternate reality in every reflective surface. The reflections show actions that he/she hasn’t committed yet.
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Bunny’s Wrong Turn
The Easter Bunny takes a wrong turn and ends up at a different holiday celebration. What are the ensuing experiences?
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Saving Self
Write a story revolving around a retired superhero battling personal demons in silent retirement.
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The Enemy’s Redemption
Imagine a scenario where the antagonist, through self-realization or external influence, attempts to redeem themselves.
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Eclipse of Emotion
Conjure a world where emotions are considered dangerous and suppressed by a strict regime.
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New Dawn, Infinite Possibilities
Write about the first sunrise of a new year and what it symbolizes for you.
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Time Travel by Virtual Reality
Imagine using a virtual reality headset that can transport you to any moment in history. Which period would you choose to go to and why?
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Unseen Guardians
Write about an ordinary individual who secretly carries out acts of courage and kindness every day.
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The Alien Invasion
Imagine waking up to an extraterrestrial invasion; write about your fight for survival.
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Love Unmasked
Write a story where a superhero falls in love with their arch-enemy, but neither knows the other’s secret identity.
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Sunny Conversations
Write a dialogue between the sun and Earth after their long, cold winter separation.
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Caverns of Time
Write a story about a group of adventurers who find a mysterious cave that leads them back in time.
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Gems of Divination
Imagine a land where crystals hold the power to show future possibilities, but also the risk of misinterpretation.
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Stranded in the Storm
Narrate a situation where two strangers are obliged to seek shelter together from a turbulent storm.
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Ageing Population Dilemma
Pen down your opinions on how an ageing population might affect our society.
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Hot Chocolate Haven
Write about a make-believe world where everything is made up of hot chocolate or some variant of it.
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The Righteous Killer
Write a story about a serial killer who believes they are committing murders for a higher purpose.
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My Alternate Reality
Seen through a magical mirror, describe how your life is different in an alternate reality.
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Trip Through the Galaxy
Pretend that you are an astronaut voyaging into outer space, describe your journey.
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The Persistent Puddle
Pen a tale centered on a persistent puddle that forms every April and the mysteries it brings.
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Medical Marvels
Envision that you are a famous scientist who has just discovered a cure for a deadly disease. How did you achieve this breakthrough?
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Parallel Universe Murder
Create a tale where a detective has to solve a murder that took place in several parallel universes at the same time.
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First-Time Love Letter
In this microfiction, write a scenario where your character is writing their first ever love letter.
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Missed Love Letters
Write about a series of love letters that never reached the beloved and how it changed their lives.
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Time Machine Tour
Imagine your vacation rental ends up being a malfunctioning time machine, blending elements of different time periods.
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The Vanishing Pet Mystery
Write about your pet that went missing and how you solved the mystery of its disappearance.
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Alter Ego Adjustment
Consider a well-known superhero’s secret identity and reimagine it to something radically different.
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Retelling Lindbergh’s Loss
Reimagine the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping case with an unexpected twist.
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Mapping New Horizons
Write about a place you’ve always wanted to visit, but have been unable to yet.
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Warping Time
Imagine a world where time flows backwards and create a day in the life of a character living in it.
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Elephant in the Elevator
Write a tale about an elephant who uses an elevator daily to go to its job on the 14th floor.
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Fantastic Faraway Land
Describe an imaginary world or kingdom and everything unique about its landscapes, creatures, and dwellers.
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The Time Traveler’s Memoir
Write a travelogue detailing your experiences when you travel back in time to a particular era.
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Parallels in Time
Compose a narrative that shifts between two different eras, exploring a common theme.
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Winter Folklore
Compose a myth or a legend associated with the winter season, using elements of fantasy and imagination.
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Message in a Bottle
You find a mysterious bottle on the shore with a message inside. Write a story about the message and what unfolds.
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Post-Mortem Prognosis
Write a story wherein a medical examiner finds terrifying messages inside the bodies he autopsies.
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Silent Killer
Create a narrative where everyone’s smart devices suddenly malfunction and begin to harm the users.
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Unexpected Rescuer
Pen a scene where an enemy Tie Fighter pilot chooses to save an X-wing pilot instead of shooting them down.
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Accidental Meeting
Write a story where the protagonist runs into an old classmate in an unexpected location.
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Fallen Hero
Develop a character who could potentially become a Sith Lord, chronicling their fall from grace.
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Criminally Cold
Author a action-packed narrative about a smuggling operation using an ice fishing camp as a ruse.
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Making Wishes Come True
Imagine you found a magic wand, describe your first three wishes and how it would impact your life.
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The Letter from Future You
Write a letter to yourself ten years from now, detailing the dreams, goals, and hopes you have.
