109+ ‘Premise’ Writing Prompts
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Embroidery of Betrayal
Tell the story of a Jedi who, unknown to the Order, is a Sith infiltrator, and describes their role in…
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Cupid’s Cruel Intent
Craft a narrative where Cupid is not a charming cherub, but a malevolent entity.
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Unseen Guardians
Create a story revolving around a character who learns they have been unknowingly protected by a guardian angel, and their…
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Rekindling Lost Flames
Create a story of a supernatural being, previously believed to be a myth or a tale, who reappears in a…
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Induction Into the Unknown
Compose a story focused around the initiation process of a secret society.
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Unfinished Lines
Write a story where one of the sweethearts moved away during childhood and they reconnect in their adulthood.
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The Miracle Cure
Write a short fiction where a deadly disease finds a cure in the unlikeliest of places.
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Gateway to Multiverse
Create a fantasy world that is a gateway or bridge between various dimensions or realms.
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The Reluctant Heroine
Write an origin story of a woman who never wanted to be a superhero but found herself in the role.
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City of Blood
Design an adventure where a vampire has to navigate through a bustling city with a deadly secret.
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The Valentine’s Day Gift
Write about a child who has no money, but wants to give a special Valentine’s Day gift.
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Love’s Blueprint
Your character has created a machine that can manifest their perfect Valentine’s Day but things don’t go as planned.
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Reality Altered
Imagine waking up in the same place but a different time, how will your normal routine be affected?
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Missing Puzzle Piece
Your investigation begins when a puzzle piece from a legendary missing puzzle is found.
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Lunar Lore
Imagine that the moon has a secret civilization thriving on it. Write about this lunar society, their customs, cultures, and…
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Whispers in the Wind
Write a story where the winds carry secret messages that only a chosen few can interpret.
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Puppeteers of Nightmare
Construct a story where an individual can manipulate other people’s fears and uses this power selectively.
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Prompt Whisperer
Write a day in the life of a ‘Prompt Whisperer’, a person with the unique ability to find the perfect…
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Ghost of a Secret
Design a premise where a detective must solve a sprawling mystery beginning from an anonymous, unsolicited letter.
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Portals to Unreality
Describe a dream in which a common object transforms into a portal to another universe.
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Stranger’s Pact
Write about two strangers who agree to be in a relationship for a set amount of time – what happens…
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Festival of Dedication
Write a story about a family celebrating Hanukkah, focusing on traditions, family dynamics and their dedication to the festivities.
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The Archivist
A super-powered historian travels through time, chronicling the unrecorded lives of ordinary people.
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Time Trapped Terror
Your protagonist is stuck in a time loop of a horrifying day. How do they break it?
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Equinox Adventure
Craft a sci-fi or fantasy story based on the premise of a once-in-a-millennium celestial event happening on the March Equinox.
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The Privacy Thief
Imagine a world where technology has advanced to the point where privacy is a myth—surveillance is omnipresent and personal secrets…
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The Inevitable Horizon
Imagine a future where time travel is possible and document an adventurous expedition a group of explorers undertake to witness…
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Back to the Future
Write a story where a scientific breakthrough allows people to travel back and meet their younger selves.
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The Inter-Universal War
Imagine a situation wherein our universe engages in warfare with a parallel one.
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Apple of Discord
Craft a story revolving around an object of desire that causes conflict, inspired by the golden apple in Greek mythology.
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Under the Crystal Canopy
Describe the wonders and challenges of daily life for the residents of a city with sky-scrapers covered in icicles.
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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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Avalanche Love
Write about two individuals trapped by an avalanche who fall in love while waiting to be rescued.
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Mystery of the Lost Egg
Spin a humorous or intriguing tale about a lost Easter egg that turned up in an unexpected place years later.
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Invisible Chatter
Concoct a story about a person who starts hearing voices in their head, only to discover they can commune with…
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Guardians of the Secret Realm
Create a story where safeguarding an enchanted realm and its inhabitants rests in the hands of a select few.
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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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The Cursed Clinic
Your protagonist is a doctor in an old, creepy clinic, where patients keep mysteriously disappearing.
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Apocalyptic Island Paradise
A group of tourists are trapped on an island that is slowly turning its inhabitants into monstrosities.
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Frozen in Time
Write about a murder mystery involving an antique ice axe that was discovered frozen within a centuries-old glacier.
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The Post-Apocalyptic Travelogue
Create a narrative where your character documents life and travels in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Skillful Reflection
Looking back over the past year, write about a skill you’ve learned and how it has changed you.
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Ghostly Lighthouse Keeper
Imagine you are a newly appointed lighthouse keeper and begin seeing signals from a lighthouse that’s supposed to be abandoned.
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Love’s Divine Intervention
What if a Greek god or goddess decided to meddle in your Valentine’s Day plans? Craft a narrative exploring this…
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The Magical Quill
Create a narrative surrounding a magical quill that has the power to make written words become reality.
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Vampires and Veganism
Your vampire character has turned vegan and refuses to consume human blood anymore. How will he cope with the cravings…
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The Virus Within
Create a premise where an epidemic emerges but is only transmissible through emotional stress.
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The Quill of Destiny
Develop a story about a quill that pens not what the drawer wants but foretells what their future holds.
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Unseen Guardian
Create a detective story where the investigator, after being killed early in the story, continues their work as a ghost…
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The Door That Wasn’t There
A door appears in your character’s house that wasn’t there before. It doesn’t lead anywhere they’re familiar with.
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Unseen Shadows
Your character can see the genuine nature of people through their shadows. One day, they notice a person without one.
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The Last Shred of Sanity
In a world where every human has turned into violent creatures, only one man seems to have retained his sanity.…
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Haunted Castle Chronicles
Write a story about a mysterious castle that has been deemed haunted and untouched for decades.
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The Revolution Prank
Pen a humorous tale about a practical joke that accidentally sparks off a revolution.
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The Hidden Talisman
Write about an individual who unearths a secret talisman in an ordinary yard sale and embarks on an unforeseen magical…
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Unexpected Transformation
Write a story where a mundane, everyday object becomes something extraordinary.
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Arachno-Sapiens
What if spiders were as intelligent as humans and could communicate with them? Write a story based on this premise.
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Grandma’s Secret Life
Suppose your grandmother was actually a secret agent. Write a story detailing her secret life.
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The Secret Under the Bed
Compose a narrative about discovering a secret under your bed that changes everything.
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Unfulfilled Farewells
Write about a character who turns into a zombie without having a chance to say their goodbyes to family and…
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The Missing Scientist
A renowned yet eccentric scientist disappears without a trace. Your character, a curious journalist, decides to find out why.
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Afterlife Realities
Imagine a realistic afterlife, where the souls maintain the structure and routines present in their earthly life.
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Silent Pandemic
As a new pandemic sweeps the globe silently affecting people’s minds, a psychologist races against time trying to find a…
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Puzzle of the Locked Room
Conceive a mystery where a crime is committed in a locked room with no visible entry or exit points.
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The Silent Marine Predator
A small coastal town gets disrupted by a sea monster, causing havoc and making the fishing sector unfeasible.
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The Sea Beast’s Heart
Your protagonist discovers a legendary sea creature, only to find out it’s not as dangerous as the world believes.
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Resolution Revolution
Construct a character who decides to start afresh in life, leaving everything behind.
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Soothing March Winds
Write a narrative where the March winds have a therapeutic effect on the protagonist.
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Vegetarian Vampire
A vampire has decided to go vegetarian and is trying to resist the temptation of human blood.
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Lost and Found
Imagine you discovered a magical object in your school’s lost and found box. Write about what happens when you use…
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Gift of Survival
You are stranded on an island but a cargo ship carrying only Christmas-themed items has also wrecked. Describe the essential…
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Distortion of Beauty
Revise an over-used horror premise – a creature of grotesque appearance causing fear and chaos – by making the ‘monster’…
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The Assassin’s Dilemma
Write about an assassin, who after receiving a contract, discovers the target is a loved one.
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Winged Guardian
Your character wakes to find a Gryphon perched outside their window. Why is it there and what happens next?
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The Secret Doorway
You discovered a hidden door in your house. What secret world lies behind it and what adventures await you?
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Echoes in Empty Cabins
Write a story about a self-sailing ship that has been drifting aimlessly at sea for many years.
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Maritime Malfunction
Write about a technical failure on the ferry mid-journey and how you and the other passengers handle it.
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Lost in Epochs
Imagine a ship that time-jumps, mid-voyage, landing the crew in a completely unexpected era.
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Ghoulish Gastronome
Contemplate upon a friendly ghost who has a deep affinity for cooking and sharing meals.
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Rogue Operative
Illustrate the life of a skilled operative who has gone rogue and is now being hunted by their former organization.
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From the Ashes
Reimagine a historical event of disaster or tragedy through the perspective of your favorite fictional characters.
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Heart’s Song
Delve into the inner psyche of a bard who can only sing true songs that reflect the singer’s innermost feelings…
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A Town of Mysteries
Craft a tale situated in a town located at the intersection of the human world and the spirit world.
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Warrior Spirits
An individual unknowingly inherits a powerful, ancient spirit. Write about their life as they come to terms with their new…
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Venture into the Virtual World
Write a short story about exploring a virtual world inspired by Sword Art Online.
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Unshared Apologies
Imagine you have the chance to apologize to someone for a past mistake. What would you say?
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Year 2050: Return from Mars
A team of astronauts return from an exploratory mission to Mars to find the Earth post-apocalyptic.
