92+ ‘Prophecy’ Writing Prompts
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Unicorn Kingdom’s Prophecy
Narrate a journey about a young maiden who is chosen by the kingdom’s unicorn council to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
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Custodian of Secrets
Detail the life of a character who knows a historic secret or prophecy that they’re forbidden to disclose.
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Celestial Celebration
Create a culture that celebrates the winter solstice in a unique way revolving around an astronomical tradition.
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The Love Prophecy
A long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces, marking Valentine’s Day as the arrival date of a destined pair of lovers.
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The Prophecy and the Hero
Write a fantasy story where an ancient prophecy foreshadows the birth of a hero and his heroic journey.
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Hidden Code Horrors
Write a story about a computer programmer who discovers a chilling prophecy encrypted in a code.
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Inescapable Destiny
Tell a story where a character tries to avoid a prophecy only to walk right into it.
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Instructions From Beyond
Imagine a character receiving a message or command from a supernatural entity or an unexpected source.
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The Accidental Summoning
The protagonist inadvertently summons an ancient entity who declares they must fulfill an old prophecy.
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Destiny and the Star-Crossed
Design a plotline where destiny is inevitable, and yet a pair of unlucky lovers defy the odds.
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The Carnival Fortune Teller
Craft a mysterious story based on a cryptic message received from a fortune teller at a summer carnival.
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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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Dual Prophecies
Craft a tale of two opposing prophecies and explore how characters navigate these contradicting destinies.
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The Accidental Fulfiller
Write a story about a character who, unknowingly, is fulfilling a long-forgotten prophecy.
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The Misinterpreted Prophecy
Write a story where a prophecy, initially understood as negative, turns out to be a blessing.
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Deflected Prophecy
Write about a character who is predicted to bring about a great change or tragedy, only to fundamentally avert the prophecy.
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A Story Within a Story
Incorporate a tale within your main narrative by weaving in a character who tells their own compelling story.
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The Cursed Saviour
Detail a story where the prophesied saviour of a fantasy world is a figure of immense dread and fear.
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The True Prophecy
You are living an ordinary life when a prophecy, received from a Ouija Board when you were a teenager, starts to come true, bringing along unimaginable terror.
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The Skull’s Echo
Your protagonist stumbles upon a mystical skull that whispers prophecies of disaster, but nobody believes them until one prophecy comes true.
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Time Predictor
Write a sci-fi thriller about an AI that predicts a disastrous event from the future.
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Alien Prophecies
Imagine a future where a group of alien visitors shares prophecies of doom unless humanity heeds their warnings.
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Lost Prophecy
The superhero discovers a prophecy suggesting the Apocalypse was necessary for a better world.
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Premonition of the Pole Star
Capture a vampire’s journey following a prophecy foretelling his doom from an ancient vampire lore.
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The Prophecy Comes True
Write about a prophecy given to your protagonist at birth and how it plays out.
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The Whispered Prophecy
Create a prediction disclosed only to the chosen one, dictating the awaiting destiny of a fantastical world.
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The Runestone Prophecy
Engineer a plot based on a prophecy inked on a runestone, foretelling the rise or fall of an empire or the destiny of a particular character.
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Mystical Quest for the Lost King
Create a story where a medieval knight is guided on a quest by magic to find and restore a lost king.
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Prophecy of Peril
A prophecy foretells the princess’s peril by her 18th birthday, how does she prepare and confront the impending danger?
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Veiled in Tradition
In a small town, an ancient prophecy predicts a disaster but is dismissed as folklore until eerie signs start becoming a reality.
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Shadow Behind the Harvest Moon
Create a narrative about a mysterious event that takes place every October on the night of the Harvest Moon.
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The Illuminated Manuscript
Your character discovers an ancient manuscript inscribed with an unknown language or coding.
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The Last Breath
Chase a horror story where a mystic proclaims the protagonist will die once they speak their next hundred words.
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Oracle’s Odyssey
Craft a tale about an oracle burdened with a devastating prophecy they are trying to prevent.
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Birth of a Prophecy
Describe the creation of a prophecy that foretells the rise or fall of a legendary hero/kingdom.
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Mystic Coded Runes
Write a tale about a traveler who stumbles upon a set of cryptic medieval runes in an ancient castle.
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Rise of the Elemental Warriors
Write a story set in a world where gifted individuals can wield one of the elemental forces.
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The Misinterpreted Prophecy
Craft a story where a prophecy is misinterpreted, completely changing the course of events when its actual meaning is revealed.
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The Blizzard’s Secret Message
Imagine a blizzard that communicates a specific message or prophecy to a small, snowed-in town.
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First Light of the New Year
Write a narrative from the perspective of a character who must observe the first sunrise of the New Year for a significant reason.
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Scandinavian Lore: Ragnarok Reimagined
Imagine a present-day scenario where your superhero must prevent a prophecy similar to Ragnarok, the apocalypse in Norse mythology.
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The Vampire Prophecy
Write a story about a long-predicted Vampire Apocalypse finally coming to pass.
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Mismatched Prophecies
Imagine a prophecy that triggres hilarious consequences instead of dire peril. What does the prophecy actually say, and what are its comical results?
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Mayan Prophecy Revived
Imagine a modern-day archaeologist accidentally triggering an ancient Mayan prophecy due to an artifact.
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The Prophet’s Words
Weave a love story based on a prophecy that foretells two individuals will be deeply in love with each other.
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The Unwanted Legacy
Consider a scenario where your character, a fisherman from a small village, is suddenly thrown into a world of magic and prophecy because of an ancient legacy.
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Hidden Prophecy of the Amulet
A mystical amulet has been passed on through the protagonist’s family for generations, hiding a prophecy.
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The Lost Kingdom’s Chronicles
Write a tale about an adventurer who, following an ancient map, uncovers a long-lost magical kingdom.
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Crown of Cursed Stars
An old prophecy talks about a celestial crown with the power to either save or doom the world, and your character is the one to carry out this prophecy.
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Fairy Tale of Your Own
Create your own new fairy tale using traditional elements – a quest, magical creatures, a prophecy, etc.
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Poking Fun at Prophecies
Create a short story where a prophecy is interpreted humorously and leads to a comedic chain of events.
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Haunted Campfire
Write about a campfire that’s haunted, each whispering flame foretelling a terrifying prophecy.
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Eco-Utopia or Dystopia
Craft a story about a society living in harmonious balance with nature, but a prophecy predicts their paradise may soon turn into a wasteland.
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The Time Capsule Prophecy
Write about uncovering a time capsule you’ve hidden in sixth grade, what did you put in it and what messages did you leave for your future self?
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Ill-Fated Prophecy
Weave a story where your protagonist receives a cryptic, ominous prediction about their future.
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The Lost Prophecy
Create a tale where an ancient prophecy is found, generating a race to unravel its secrets and the power struggle it causes.
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Creepy Children’s Nursery Rhyme
Use a harmless nursery rhyme as inspiration for a bone-chilling horror story.
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Preposterous Prophecies
Elaborate on a prophecy given to a superhero that sounds downright ridiculous but actually comes true in the most surprising way.
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The Emperor’s Peak
Imagine an ancient prophecy that can only be revealed at the summit of the world’s most dangerous mountain.
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Encountering The Morrigan
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a mortal who has seen The Morrigan, the Celtic Triple Goddess.
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Message in the Breezes
Narrate a story where a summer breeze is an ethereal messenger delivering a critical piece of information.
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Defying the Prophecy
Your main character is trapped by a dreadful prophecy. Write a story about how they defy this prophecy.
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Journey of the Chosen One
Write a story about a reluctant hero chosen by a mystical force to go on a life-altering voyage.
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Cursed Fox
Construct a fantasy story centered around a fabled fox who is cursed to serve a master until a prophecy is fulfilled.
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Parrot’s Prophecy
Write a story where a parrot character foretells a prophecy that alters the course of a kingdom.
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The Last Unicorn’s Prophecy
A prophecy has been foretold by the last unicorn on the earth. Write a story based on the truth behind this prophecy.
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Dangerous Prophecy
A prophecy hints at a great disaster which only the protagonist can prevent. The protagonist doesn’t know where to begin, but time is running out.
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Prophetic Vessel
A spaceship is believed to fulfill an ancient alien prophecy. How does the crew handle this revelation?
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The Missing Legendary Beast
One of the legendary beasts (Raikou, Entei, or Suicune) goes missing mysteriously. You are tasked to find them before a prophecy of disaster comes true.
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The Ancient Pokemon Prophesy
Imagine your ancient civilization’s prophecy foretelling the coming of a mythical Pokemon.
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Exploring Prophecy
Describe a scenario where you encounter a prophecy about yourself in the Hall of Prophecy.
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Letters from the Beyond
You’re a historian who has recently received a haunted piece of correspondence from a particular era. What does it say?
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Untold Prophecy
A prophecy is revealed, consequently distressing one of the characters as they grapple with their fate.
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The Legend of the Sacred Urn
Write a legend or prophecy surrounding the Sacred Urn that is passed down through generations.
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Messages from Beyond
A message or prophecy is delivered to a character once they step through the Eluvian.
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Mystic Prophecies and Destiny
“A cryptic prophecy comes to light, setting your protagonist on their adventurous quest.”
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Cryptic Prophecies
Write a narrative centered around a cryptic prophecy that shapes the fate of a kingdom.
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main character’s life, choices and relationships?
