208+ ‘Quest’ Writing Prompts
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Magical Melody of Life
A magical harp with the power to restore life is hidden deep within a forbidden forest. Write about the journey of the lone bard who braves the woods to find it.
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Quest for the Lost Kingdom
A group of ragtag adventurers is drawn together by the promise of hidden treasure, but instead, they stumble upon the map to a lost civilization.
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Frost Maiden’s Tear
Write about a legendary tear-shaped jewel that’s said to be a tear of a powerful frost maiden.
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Embracing Insurmountable Odds
Discuss how faith can help overcome obstacles by examining the trials and tribulations faced by St. Patrick.
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Quest for the Lost Crown
Create a tale about a brave hero venturing into the unknown to retrieve a lost crown.
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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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Quest for Balance
Imagine a conversation between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi discussing the concept of balance in the Force.
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Quest for the Lost Crown
You are a young ruler whose royal crown has been stolen. Sketch your adventurous journey to reclaim it.
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Castle Quest
Imagine you’re a brave knight on a quest to rescue a trapped prince/princess from a dragon-guarded castle.
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Lost Elf Prince
Write about a chance encounter with a lost elf prince and your journey to return him to his kingdom.
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The Egg Hunt Journey
Describe an epic journey as a participant in a magical Easter egg hunt, incorporating elements of myths and legends.
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Lost in Time
Imagine traveling back in time, only to realize you are being haunted by a vengeful ghost that insists you amend a mistake from the past.
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City of Ashes
After a dormant volcano erupts, turning a city into a smoke and ash-filled ghost town overnight, a firefighter risks her life to find her missing daughter.
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Virtual Pet Quest
What if your digital pet came to live in the real world? Write about your adventures together.
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Vanishing Act
Write a thriller about a protagonist whose best friend suddenly disappears without a trace.
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The Villain’s Redemption
Imagine your villain yearns for redemption, but struggles to escape the web of their past wrongdoings.
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Island of Forgotten Souls
Imagine you are marooned on a seemingly deserted island only to find out it is populated by the spectral remains of past castaways.
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Enigma of the Forbidden Spell
Write a story about a band of adventurers searching for a forbidden spell to defeat a dark wizard.
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Nightwatch Tower
Craft a narrative about a hidden tower that only reveals itself on moonless nights.
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Life As An Astronaut
You’re an astronaut traveling through galaxies. Write a diary entry detailing your daily life, the wonders of space, and your journey so far.
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The Undying Captain’s Quest
Your character, a retired sailor, is visited by a ghost of his old captain who tasks him with an unfinished, dangerous mission.
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Ghost of Mistaken Identity
Weave a story around a ghost who got mistaken for another spirit and is now trying to establish its true identity.
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Origin of the Reluctant Hero
Write about a seemingly average character who is unwillingly thrust into an epic quest.
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Quest for the Enchanted Artifact
Your character embarks on an epic quest in an unexplored land to find a legendary artifact believed to grant a single wish.
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Unsolved Riddles
The protagonist must comprehend a series of cryptic clues to progress in their quest.
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Quest For Power
Create a villainous character who wishes to seize power, but must appear heroic to win the public’s support.
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Meteors and Mutations
Write an origin story in which your superhero gains their powers from an extraterrestrial source.
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The Avenger’s Quest
Write about a character who’s whole family was wronged in some way and now they are seeking justice.
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The Lone Hero
The protagonist must embark on a dangerous quest alone. Their usual allies are unavailable or imprisoned.
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The Impossible Task
Create a story where the protagonists are assigned a seemingly impossible quest.
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The Guided Heirloom
Write about a protagonist who embarks on a quest to retrieve an ancestral item deemed sacred to their family.
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Earth Day Hero
Create a character that aims to save the Earth from an impending danger that only they are aware of.
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Mortal Divinity
Imagine a world where anyone can become a god but at the profound expense of losing their most cherished memory.
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Mystery of the Lost Toy
Pretend your favorite toy has gone missing. Detail your adventurous quest to find it.
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Christmas Village Uprising
Write a tale about the Christmas decorations in your house coming alive on Christmas Eve and embarking on a grand adventure.
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Metropolitan Malaise
Describe a day in the life of a burnt-out young professional living in a bustling metropolis.
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Spooked into Adulthood
Relive a memorable Halloween where circumstances forced you to assume more adult-like responsibility.
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Unpacking the Villain’s Goal
Write about your villain’s ultimate goal and their reasons for desiring it.
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Doodle in Distress
In a tragic twist, everyone’s favorite cartoon character has been kidnapped. What unusual quest unfolds to rescue them?
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Journey to the Candy Land
Imagine you’re on a quest to find a magical candy kingdom. Describe your journey and the challenges you face.
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Secret Life of Storybook Creatures
Choose a creature from a favorite book and write a story about its daily life when it isn’t on a quest or adventure.
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The Mand’alor Legacy
On a quest to unearth his heritage, Boba Fett embarks on a journey to trace the origins of his Mandalorian armor.
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The Easter Bunny’s Lost Egg
Craft a fable about the Easter Bunny who misplaces the ‘Golden Egg’ of Easter just days before the holiday in April.
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Crown of the April Fool
Script a story revolving around a jester rejected from the king’s court on April Fool’s Day who embarks on a quest to reclaim his title.
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Endangered Hero
Create a story about an endangered animal who embarks on a crucial journey to save its species.
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Stolen Dragon Fire
Your hero’s mission is to retrieve stolen dragon fire. How do they go about it and what obstacles do they encounter?
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Time Traveller’s Quest
Imagine discovering a time machine and embarking on a quest to mend a past mistake.
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The Legend of the Pooka
Spin a tales about a Pooka, a shapeshifting creature from Irish mythology, that decides to seek redemption.
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Pot of Gold Quest
Describe your journey as a leprechaun to locate the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Atlantis Explorer
You are on a submarine mission to find the lost city of Atlantis. Write a journal entry detailing a day in this underwater quest.
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Quest of the Lost Seas
Imagine leading your crew on a dangerous journey to find the elusive Lost Seas, rumored to be filled with mystical creatures and invaluable treasures.
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Quest for the Holy Grail
Imagine Harry and his friends embarking on an epic quest to find a ‘Holy Grail’ within the Wizarding World.
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The Lost Incantation
Unearth a long-lost powerful spell and detail the adventure that ensues as a result.
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Secretive Specter
Pen down an adventurous tale of a ghost who cannot remember their past life and embarks on a journey to discover it.
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Quest for the Lost Oracle
Your characters are chosen or compelled by fate to go on a quest to find a legendary oracle.
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Path of Redemption
Weave a tale where a well-known Marvel villain embarks on a journey of redemption.
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Artifact Quest
Write a story about your quest across dimensions to collect five unique, powerful artifacts.
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Positive Self-Reflection
Write three positive qualities about yourself or three things you love about yourself.
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Letters from a Stranger
Imagine finding a letter addressed to you from an unknown sender who seems to know you intimately. Describe the letter and your quest to discover who sent it.
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Journey to Self-Discovery
Write about your depression as if it were a journey or quest. Where does the journey take you?
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The Gut-Brain Connection
Write an informative exploration of how gut health affects mental health, specifically depression.
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Resilience through Relationships
Chronicle the influence and support of significant relationships in your quest to manage depression.
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Gift of the Curse
Imagine a fairy tale where a character is bestowed with a curse that turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Amnesiac Hero
Conceptualize a hero who, after saving the world, loses all memory of his heroic deeds.
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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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Mythical Creatures, Hidden Realms
Incorporate mythical creatures into your story that your hero encounters during their quest.
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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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Escaping the Nexus
Imagine you’re a citizen in a dystopian world who becomes aware of the dire situation and decides to escape.
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Cosmic Crusade
Write about a galactic quest across alien planets in search for a priceless artifact.
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The Whispered Forest
Pen down a poem about an imaginary journey through a forest, describing all that you see, feel, hear, smell, and touch.