46+ ‘Price’ Writing Prompts
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The Price of Gossip
Create a story where a rumor causes harm and the characters learn why it’s important not to spread rumors.
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Sales Race Hurdle
Write about a humorous ordeal faced while racing to grab the best Christmas deals.
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Emotion over Law
Your antihero prioritizes emotional connections over laws established by the society.
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The Werewolf Cure
Write a tale of a werewolf who discovers a potential cure for their condition, but it comes with a heavy…
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Merciless Mercenary
Create a villain who is a mercenary, inflicting damage for personal gain irrespective of the harm caused to society.
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Hardware Terror
Imagine a customized piece of technology that fulfills every user’s dream, but, in return, unlocks their darkest fears.
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Failing the Test
Write a scenario where the villain achieves their ultimate goal, only to realize that they have lost something precious in…
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The Cost of Prophecy
Write about a prophecy that, though it ensures salvation for many, demands a monumental sacrifice.
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Unexpected Victory
Write about a highly anticipated competition where the underdog triumphs, but the victory feels hollow.
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Lone Victory
Write a story in which the protagonist achieves their goal but loses something essential in the process.
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Echoes from the Past
A cold case related to the detective resurfaces with renewed danger but a chance at redemption. How will they handle…
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Eternal Blizzard’s Witch
Develop a story revolving around a witch or wizard who uses snow blizzards as their primary spell.
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Price Of Power
The source of your character’s superpower is depleting/destroying the very thing they are fighting for.
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Tech and Privacy
Discuss your opinion on whether we pay too high a price in terms of privacy for using technology.
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The Cursed Chest
A group of sailors discovers a chest at the bottom of the sea, which hosts unhappy spirits imprisoned for centuries.
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The Umbrella Shop
Write about a magical umbrella shop where each umbrella gives the holder a unique power.
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Love Potion’s Price
A potionmaker creates a love potion for a desperate customer but has moral qualms about using such magic.
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The Librarian’s Labyrinth
A librarian is found dead in a locked private reading room within an enormous library.
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Retribution from the Grave
Write about a detective who is haunted by the ghost of a criminal he once put behind bars.
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The Immortal Garden
Craft a story about an immortal gardener tending to a bewitched garden at an abandoned cathedral.
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The Price of Desire
Formulate a dialogue where the Desire Demon explains the steep price the character has to pay for their wish.
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Rite of Annulment
As a Grey Warden, contemplate and express your decision to order or deny the Rite of Annulment at the Ferelden…
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Unforeseen Alliance
Craft a narrative where rival factions in The Anderfels are forced to form an unexpected alliance against an external threat.
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Price of Power
Dive into the drawbacks and costs of being the Champion, discussing any regrets, sacrifices, or loneliness the Champion may feel.
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Resisting The Qun
Create a story about a Qunari who secretly questions or resists the Qun’s teachings.
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Empathy in Arms
Construct a story around a protagonist compelled to battle their closest friend turned antagonist due to a grave misunderstanding.
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Celestial War
Describe a battle between star constellations where your main character is a key player.
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A Priceless Memory
Write about an event or experience that had great emotional value but little financial expenditure.
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Mysterious Map to Unknown Destiny
An ancient map surfaces, leading your protagonist on a quest to a hidden destination with untold treasures or secret powers.
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Magician’s Melancholy
Imagine being a mage who holds power beyond imagination yet is cursed with an eternal sense of melancholy.
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Unbound Shadows
Write a short piece about a character who can manipulate and control shadows but the power becomes a burden.
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A Deal with the Supernatural
Your protagonist finds a supernatural entity that grants any wish but with a terrible price.
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The Price of Success
Narrate a story about a family member who made significant sacrifices in their pursuit of success.
