1280+ ‘Protagonist’ Writing Prompts
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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4. Creature Chronicles
Your protagonist discovers that they can see and communicate with mythical creatures no one else can. Describe their experiences.
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3. Reversing the Curse
Your protagonist is living under a curse they desperately want to reverse. What is the curse, and how does it…
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2. A World Divided
Craft a story around a dystopian world where society has changed drastically. Your protagonist is a teenager trying to navigate…
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Identity Under the Spotlight
Write about the internal struggle of a superhero while strongly considering revealing their true identity.
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The Anti-Valentine’s Crusader
Craft a story of a character who is a notorious Valentine’s Day hater but ends up finding love in the…
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Superzero
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers, except the protagonist. Write about his/her daily struggles, adventures, and triumphs.
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Unconventional Hero
Write a fairy tale featuring an unlikely protagonist who triumphs through unexpected means.
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Jungle Survival Tale
Protagonist becomes stranded alone in the heart of the jungle and must learn to survive.
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Holiday Magic
Write a short story where the protagonist, a skeptic, begins to see genuine magic happening around him during the holiday…
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The Phantom Letter
Weave a tale that revolves around a mysterious, unopened letter that shows up in your protagonist’s postbox.
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Diary of the Subplot Character
Write a diary entry from an overlooked character’s perspective in a classic novel.
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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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Chasing The Abyss
Create a narrative where your character is a marine biologist who finds an unexplored underwater chasm.
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The Divisive Dilemma
Narrate a detective story where the protagonist has to solve cases and puzzles using division operations.
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Pitching Perfection
Write a fictional story about a middle school boy or girl who pitches a perfect game.
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Animal Whisperer Mystery
Write a story about a child who has the ability to communicate with animals and solves mysteries involving them.
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Hidden Virtuous Acts
Write about a villain who, unbeknownst to the protagonist, performs good deeds in secret.
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Dual Shadows
Narrate a scenario where the protagonist and the villain are two sides of the same coin and highlight their differences.
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Invisible Chains
Write about a character who feels trapped by societal expectations but longs for a life less ordinary.
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Awakening after Amnesia
Narrate a character’s internal struggle as they slowly regain their memory, rediscovering forgotten parts of themselves, but not recognizing who…
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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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Facing the Mirror
Explore a character grappling with their reflection as they come to terms with their true personality.
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Possessed Object
Write a story where a benign everyday object becomes a source of horror for the protagonist.
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Sleep No More
Narrate a tale about a protagonist who starts losing the distinction between dreams and reality.
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Shadows of the Past
Write about a protagonist who moves to a new house only to be haunted by shadows of the previous resident.
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Camera of Gloom
Tell a horror story where a vintage camera seems to predict tragic events, but the twist lies in the power…
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Dark Shadow Figure
Create a gripping tale where the protagonist is persistently observed by a dark shadowy figure, only for the twist to…
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Whispers in the Attic
Write about a protagonist hearing persistent eerie whispers in their attic, leading to an unexpected revelation.
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Ghostly Guidance
Craft a narrative about a person visited by a ghostly mentor who helps them solve a personal issue.
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Whispers of the Love Birds
Write about a Valentine’s Day superstition where birds predict your future love.
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Unsolved Codes and Symbols
Write about an expert linguist deciphering an undeciphered ancient language or coded messages.
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Path of the Pacifist
Tell the story of a courageous protagonist whose weapon is not a sword or a gun but his pacifism.
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Champions of the Supernatural
Narrate about a character who stands as the last defense between the world and the supernatural.
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Escape From The Labyrinth
Imagine a labyrinth, not with minotaurs, but different horrifying creatures in each turn.
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Monstrous Revelations
Draft a tale about being friends with an individual who is revealed to be a horrifying monster.
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Training Day Dilemma
Your character’s first day at superhero training school becomes complicated when their powers don’t work as expected.
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Expedition into the Lost Jungle City
Craft an exploration tale centered around a lost city hidden in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Lost City Under the Sea
The protagonist is part of an exploration team to a city drowned and forgotten by the world.
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Unexpected Savior
Write a story where the kidnapper ends up being the one who rescues the protagonist.
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Dreamer’s Odyssey
Imagine that you can control your dreams and are about to embark on a fantastic odyssey. Write the story.
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Through the Eyes of a Friend
Describe a best friend’s perspective on the aftermath of your character’s breakup.
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Benevolent Dictator
Create a character that firmly believes that their oppressive regime is the best for their kingdom, and explore their perspective.
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Defiance in Terrifying Presence
Narrate a battle scene in which your main character has to confront their most feared enemy in combat.
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Christmas Wish come true
Generate a story about a lonely individual who writes to Santa wishing for love, only to have their love interest…
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Gifts From the Cosmos
Imagine an unprecedented astronomical event happening on the night of the Winter Solstice. What happens and how does it affect…
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Frozen Fear
Write a story about someone who gets lost during a furious winter snowstorm, and happens upon a seemingly abandoned winter…
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Empathy For Evil
Script a dialogue between your hero and villain, highlighting their philosophical differences.
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The Necessity of a Nemesis
Write about how your hero’s journey would differ without their principal antagonist.
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Forgotten Murder
The protagonist discovers an old unsolved murder case in their relative’s dusty attic.
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Secret Identity
Write about a protagonist who realizes they knew the culprit all along, but under a different identity.
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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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Blood Moon Transformation
Write a story where the protagonist has just realized they’re a werewolf and their transformation occurs under a blood moon.
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Shattered Reflection
Write a psychological thriller where a protagonist with multiple personalities is both the detective and the prime suspect.
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Puppeteer’s Dilemma
Write a narrative wherein the protagonist is an orchestrator of a complex scheme, dealing with unforeseen consequences of their actions.
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Ruins and Revelations
Your main character discovers a mystical ruin in their village, filled with truths about their family’s hidden history.
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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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Unseen Reflection
Your protagonist, a vampire, has lost the ability to see their reflection. How do they perceive themselves now?
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The Awakening
Describe the moment when your protagonist wakes up to find they have been turned into a vampire.
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Strands of Survival
Weave a tale around a civilian woman who is forced to spy in enemy territory during a war.
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Frankenstein’s Monster
Write a backstory for Frankenstein’s Monster that makes him the protagonist instead of the villain.
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Unmasked not Unchanged
The villain’s identity is revealed but it does not change his evil personality.
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Evil for Evil’s Sake
Write a piece where the villain doesn’t provide a substantial reason for his/her evil deeds.
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Mirror-Mirror Villain
Construct a story where the real villain is a mirror image of the protagonist, sharing the same strengths, weaknesses, and…
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Invincible Nemesis
Create a narrative with a villain who seems unbeatable, making your protagonist reckon with what defeat looks like.
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Benevolent Beast
Create a narrative where the villain is, surprisingly, an entity with good intentions.
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The Villain Unseen
Write a story where the villain remains concealed and unidentified until the climax.
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Repressed Desires
Imagine a villain who acts on the desires, impulses, or emotions that the hero suppresses and struggles with.
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Beneath the Hero’s Cloak
Write about a protagonist turned villain due to a tragic event or decisions made in the heat of a moment.
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The Unexpected Backstabber
Create a narrative where the villain turns out to be the protagonist’s closest companion.
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Child of the Night
Imagine a human being raised by vampires and learning to navigate the mortal and immortal worlds.
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The Amelia Effect
Write a story about a vampire who stops his monstrous ways after falling in love with a human.
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The Mortal Mingle
A vampire falls in love with a human and decides to go against his own kind to protect his love.
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Blood Bond Betrayed
A vampire coven member reveals a dark secret that disrupts the established order, causing chaos within the coven.
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Cursed by the Gods
The protagonist’s ancestor offends a god or goddess, who in turn curses their entire bloodline to become vampires.
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Night In The Vampire’s Den
Write about a detective working on an eerie murder case that leads them to a mansion with Vampire Lords as…
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Lost Vampire Tribe
An adventurous vampire discovers a hidden pocket of his race, hidden for centuries and drastically divergent in their customs and…
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City of Blood
Design an adventure where a vampire has to navigate through a bustling city with a deadly secret.
