84+ ‘Psychology’ Writing Prompts
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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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A Forgotten Past
Construct a character who is trying to uncover the truth about their forgotten past.
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Redemptive Resolution
Write an ending where a character who has followed a morally ambiguous path finally attains redemption.
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Ode to an Icon
Choose a historic figure whose birthday falls in February and write a tribute to them in their voice.
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Mastermind Manipulator
Write about a villain who uses psychological manipulation to achieve his ends.
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Creature’s Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a vampire or a werewolf seeks redemption for their past deeds and attempts to lead a normal life.
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Time Lapse Tryst
The protagonist begins to experience lapses in time and discovers their future self is coming back to change the course of events.
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Creeping Shadows of the Mind
Write a tale about an average character with an irrational fear and follows the character as they confront it head on.
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Urban Legend Origins
Write a fictional narrative explaining the creation of a well-known urban legend or myth.
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Decoding the Nemesis
Write about the psychology of a superhero when dealing with their arch nemesis.
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Crumbling Citadel
Imagine a society ruled by an oppressive authoritarian regime that is beginning to lose its grip on power.
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Realm of Rebirth
In a world where people can choose to be reborn as a different animal after death, write a tale about a character deciding their next form.
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The Theodosian Walls
Create a story about a soldier stationed on the Theodosian Walls, defending Constantinople from invaders.
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Unsettling Omen
Write a scene where an unsettling phenomenon is taken as an ill omen, building dread into the community.
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The Enigmatic Leader
Pen a story about a charismatic political leader with a cult following who is speculated to be more than what meets the eye.
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The Unseen Villain’s Bizarre Obsession
Write a suspense story where victims seem to be chosen randomly, but the protagonist gradually discovers a pattern.
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The Perfect Copycat
Write a thriller story about a serial killer reenacting historical murders exactly.
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The Reluctant Hero
Write about someone who doesn’t see themselves as a hero being thrust into a quest that only they can accomplish.
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Psychology of Groupthink
Describe a situation in which you fell into the ‘groupthink’ trap and how it affected your opinion.
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Impact of Conditioning
Reflect on a belief or opinion you held due to societal conditioning and how it changed over time.
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Invisible Inheritance
Write about the traits, quirks, or habits that you’ve inherited from your family.
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A Haunting in the Mind
A phantom from your character’s past starts haunting them, forcing the character to confront their unresolved issues.
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Solitude in the Blizzard
Write about someone stranded in a massive blizzard, their thoughts, and their struggle for survival.
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Write Interviews
Create an imaginary interview with a character of your choice. Ask questions and answer them as if you were the character.
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Should Juveniles be tried as Adults?
Discuss whether adolescent offenders committing heinous crimes should receive punishment equivalent to adult criminals.
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Consumerism Critic
Write about consumerism – is it a beneficial driving force for the economy or detrimental to societal values and the environment?
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Tales of Turning Back
Write a fictional story about a person who can turn back time, but decides to live only in January.
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The Enigmatic Journal
Pen down a murder mystery where the prime evidence is a victim’s diary filled with enigmatic entries.
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Deep Shadows
Write a story about a close-knit community attributing strange occurrences to overlooked superstitions.
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Codename Ghost
Write about a spy who was assumed to be dead resurfacing to solve a mystery that could prevent a global crisis.
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Spiritual Standoff
Write a story involving a protagonist who is a skeptic caught in a battle between two rival ghost factions.
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Dream Interpreter
Write about a dream you’ve had, and give your own interpretation of what you think it means.
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Emotion-Centered Magics
Imagine a magic system where the strength and type of magic a person wields is directly linked to their emotions.
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Analyzing Love Languages
Reflect on the way you interpret and express love, and how it has shaped your relationships.
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Survival on Stake
Craft a scenario where two characters end up in a survival situation and their differing ideologies lead to conflict.
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Triggered Turmoil
Describe a scene from the childhood of a deranged killer, detailing the events that triggered their dangerous path.
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Redemption Road
Create a villain who goes through significant character development and ends up seeking redemption.
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Submit or Not Submit?
Write a fictional piece about a hesitant author deciding whether to submit their work for publication or not.
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Imperial Insider
Write about a day in the life of an Imperial officer, detailing the mundane and the extraordinary.
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Moral Dilemma
The protagonist is presented with a choice between two equally painful or beneficial outcomes.
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Phobia Awakening
Write about the experience a character has when they realize they’ve developed a severe phobia.
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Classifying Beliefs
Choose a set of beliefs, philosophical or otherwise, and explore how they can be categorised.
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The Art of Persuasion
Describe a time when you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind about an issue.
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The Forgotten Hiker
Write a tale about a lost hiker whose voice can be heard echoing through the woods, but can never be found.
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The Unfading Silhouette
Create a narrative about an elusive serial murderer who, instead of leaving traces of themselves, leaves traces of their victims’ darkest secrets behind.
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A Desert Mirage
Explore a narrative where a character is trapped in the desert and starts hallucinating, leading to profound realizations.
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Dream Analysis
Describe in detail a recurring dream that you’ve had and try to analyse it from a psychological perspective.
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The Final Exhibition
A renowned art dealer is found murdered at his gallery, leaving behind only peculiar art pieces as clues.
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Haunted Home Break-In
Write a thrilling tale about a group of thieves who decide to rob a house haunted by a poltergeist.
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Alter Ego Exploration
Write from the point of view of your favorite fanfic character’s alter ego or secret identity.
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Deceptive Facade
Build on an alluring character that is not what they seem. Utilize elements of suspense and dramatic revelation.
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Reimagining Iconic Horror
Choose a classic horror villain and devise an origin story that significantly deviates from their established canon.
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Unseen Perspective
Take a well-known anime and rewrite an episode from the viewpoint of a minor or antagonist character.
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Hidden Dimension Dystopia
Write about an alternate dimension that is perceptible but inaccessible to normal humans.
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Shadow Emotions
Pen down an emotion that often resides in your shadow – an emotion you feel but NEVER express.
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Transplanting Key Instincts
If you could gain one instinctive ability from an animal, what would it be and why?
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Prompt Detective
Select a fun journal prompt and deconstruct it – where it might have come from, who it might appeal to and why.
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Motive Hunting
Create a narrative through the eyes of a detective unraveling the motives behind a seemingly pointless crime.
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The Death Collector
You’re an immortal tasked with collecting the souls of the deceased. One day, you meet a soul who doesn’t fear death.
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The Influencer Influence
Tell a story about a character who falls under the influence of an Instagram Celebrity.
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Under Ashen Skies
Write about a future dystopian city that is constantly under the shower of a volcanic ash.
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Forgotten Faces
Narrate a dream in which you met someone you don’t recall ever seeing while you’re awake.
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Cryptic Clues
Create a story involving a meticulously planned scavenger hunt for a coveted treasure, designed by a famous cryptographer.
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‘The Fateful Heist’
An art heist goes wrong, leading to a web of lies, betrayal, and deceit among the thieves.
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The Intersection of Subjects
Write about two seemingly unrelated subjects and explore their intersection.
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Memento of Malice
Your protagonist receives a box with an object from their distant past which starts a chain of terrifying events.
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Sensory Symphony
Use detailed imagery and emotive language to describe a concert or music performance you’ve attended.
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Mystery Character Study
Choose a character from a book you have recently read and write about who they could have been if placed in a completely different situation or reality.
