290+ ‘Possibilities’ Writing Prompts
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The Frozen Fortress
Write a tale about an impenetrable fortress made entirely of ice and the group of adventurers who set out to conquer it.
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Disappearing Doorway
Write about a door that disappears and reappears in different places, leading the person who enters to random destinations.
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Mystic Gateway
Develop a narrative in which your character stumbles upon a hidden portal to an unknown world.
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Terror in Paradise
A paradise island vacation turns into a nightmarish experience when guests start disappearing one by one, with little more than a horrifying scream as the last trace.
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Wolf Moon Lore
Create a chilling short story inspired by the “Worm Moon”, an alternative name for March’s full moon.
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Clockwork Sparrows
Write a tale about a small town where every night, mechanical sparrows sing lullabies to the residents.
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The Time-turning Compass
Write a narrative featuring a compass that possesses the ability to bend time, enabling travel to any time at the whim of its wielder.
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Door to the Otherworld
While cleaning your attic, you find an old, dusty door that opens to a supernatural realm. Narrate your adventures in this otherworld.
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Magic of Mistaken Identity
Develop a romantic logline around the concept of mistaken identity on Valentine’s Day.
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Theme Park Love Story
In an unusual series of events, two theme park mascots fall in love. Craft a humorous romance out of their unique circumstances.
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Unmasking My Love-Life Patterns
Explore any patterns or tendencies you noticed in your relationships that led to heartbreak.
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Guardian of Shadows
Write about an amulet capable of summoning centennial spirits who have guarded it through lifetimes.
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Tales of the Chuckling Compass
Your magical compass doesn’t point north or south – it pulls you towards the funniest situation in the vicinity. Write a journey adventure led by this whimsical tool.
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The Unlikely Hero
The least likely character, someone everyone overlooks or underestimates, saves the day.
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Merging Dimensions
Articulate a story where the divide between the spiritual and physical world starts to blur, allowing ghosts to interact with the living.
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Stranded in Flesh
Explore the idea of the character’s consciousness still being intact still well into their transformation.
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Journey Through Fantastical Worlds
Imagine your inner child’s journey through a magical, fantastical, or even alien world.
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Magic Backpack Adventure
Picture you have a magic backpack that can teleport you to any location once you put the location’s picture inside it. Where would you go and what would you do?
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The Magic Pen
Imagine you found a pen that makes everything you write a reality. What’s the first thing you’ll write with it?
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A Trip to Space
Draw a picture of a scene looking out of a spaceship window and write about what you’re seeing.
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Haunted Artifact
Write about an artifact that, when used correctly, can open a portal to the realm of the undead or the supernatural, and it falls into the wrong hands.
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Footsteps of Time
Imagine a New Year’s resolution from a famous historical figure and articulate its potential impact.
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Haunted Annals of the Library
Recount a tale about an ancient library frequented by the ghosts of famous historical authors.
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From Fiction to Fact: A Science Perspective
Choose a piece of science fiction technology or concept and discuss the feasibility in reality.
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Superpower Origins
Create a character in a graphic novel who suddenly gains superpowers. How do they react, and can they control these new powers?
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Interplanetary Vacation
Imagine what a family vacation might be like in a time when interplanetary travel is commonplace.
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Comic Book Craze
You’ve been asked to write a new comic book. Describe the main characters, plot, and special powers of the protagonist.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine waking up one day with a superpower of your choice, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Foodie Superhero
Imagine you’re a superhero whose powers are all related to food. Write about your typical day.
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Parallel World
What if one day you woke up to find yourself in a parallel world with minor but significant shifts?
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A Trip to Space
Imagine what it would be like to take a trip into space and write about your journey.
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Journey to Space
Imagine you are taking a trip to outer space. Write a poem about your fantastic journey and what you see.
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Journey to The Unknown
Imagine a situation in which your character suddenly has to leave their home planet and settle on an unknown one.
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Parallel Possibilities
Imagine if a pivotal decision you made in life was made differently – how would your life look now?
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Secret Superpower
If you discovered that you had a magical power one day, what would it be and what would you do with it?
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The Infamous Time-Traveling Treehouse
Imagine finding a treehouse that could transport you to any time in history or future. Where would you go, and what would you do?
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Magical Creature Encounter
Let your imagination run wild and write about a day where you encounter a magical creature in your neighborhood.
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Alien Encounter vs Reality
Write about an encounter with an alien, and compare it with meeting a stranger at a new school or city.
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The Hidden World Beneath
Craft a tale on the discovery of a hidden world beneath your character’s city, and the adventures they embark on after the uncovering.
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Mystical Transformation
Imagine you are a normal fourth-grader transformed into a magical creature by a powerful wizard or a mysterious artifact.
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The Magical Mirror
Write a story about a mirror with special powers that takes you to any world you want.
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Journey to Another Dimension
Imagine that you’ve been transported to another dimension with rules different from our own. Describe your experience and encounters there.
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Descent Into the Wolf’s Den
Write a tale exploring the Big Bad Wolf’s perspective in Little Red Riding Hood.
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Displaced in Time
Write about a character who encounters a paranormal event that causes them to randomly oscillate between different time zones.
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Discovering a New Art form
Write about an artistic hobby you’ve always been curious to try and imagine what it would be like to take the plunge.
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Fagin’s Christmas
Write about how Christmas would be celebrated by the characters in the underworld of ‘Oliver Twist’.
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Envision Your Monster Friend
Imagine having a monster as a friend. Describe what it looks like, what it does, and how it helps you.
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Magical Woodland Encounter
Write a story about bumping into a mythical creature, using an enchanting picture of a forest.
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Embark on a Time-Travel Journey
Imagine you found a time machine, choose a time in the past or future to visit, and write about your experience.
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Spaceship Adventure
Describe what it would be like to command your own spaceship to explore new galaxies.
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Airborne Musings
Compose a short story or poem inspired by the air around you, whether it’s a gusty day or just a soft breeze.
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Invention Re-invention
Write about finding a purpose for an old, discarded object and turning it into something completely new.
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Worlds Within Books
Imagine finding a portal in the pages of your favorite book that leads to the world described within.
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Villainous Virtues
Identify the redeeming qualities or virtues in your villain and write a scene where these qualities come to the fore.
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The Distant Lighthouse
Create a story about a lighthouse keeper, who, during a fierce storm, spots a ship on a collision course with nearby rocky cliffs.
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Pockets Full of Wonders
Describe five strange and wonderful things found in your pocket.
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Adventures in Space
Imagine you are an astronaut and detail a day in your life on a space station.
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Life As An Astronaut
You’re an astronaut traveling through galaxies. Write a diary entry detailing your daily life, the wonders of space, and your journey so far.
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Wondrous Whimsical Worlds
Imagine and describe a magical world today. How does it look, smell, or even taste?
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Memory Twist
Write a crime fiction where an eyewitness’s memory of the crime makes a twist in the narrative.
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Reality Shifter
Narrate a day in the life of a 7th grader who wakes up one day to realize they can shift between different realities.
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Alien Pen Pal
You have an alien pen pal from a distant planet—describe your letters to each other.
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Hidden Inheritance
Write a scene where a character discovers a family heirloom that reveals a long-hidden secret.
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Enigmatic Stranger
Describe a character whom the reader never gets to meet but only hears about from other characters.