979+ ‘Reality’ Writing Prompts
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Operation White Elephant
Write a story about a covert military operation to retrieve a powerful ancient artifact.
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The New Recruit’s Narrative
Write from the perspective of an inexperienced soldier thrown into the chaos of the apocalypse and their journey from naive…
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First Day Frights
Write about your first day at high school, detailing your expectations, nervousness, and experiences.
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Trapped in the Map
Imagine a character who is magically trapped inside a map of a magical kingdom, and can interact with the real…
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Forgotten Memories
You wake up with no memory of who you are or where you’re from, and you must piece it all…
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Spectral Familiar
Create a narrative in which an individual, mourning a dearly departed loved one, starts seeing their spirit manifested in a…
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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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Spellbound Mirror
Write about a character who discovers an ancient mirror that has the power to show the user their deepest desires.
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Blink of Reality
Write a story in which a ubiquitous object suddenly gains a magical property, affecting the daily lives of everyone.
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Winter’s Hidden Realm
A hidden realm exists within each snowflake’s crystal structure, describe a journey into one.
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Door to the Otherworld
While cleaning your attic, you find an old, dusty door that opens to a supernatural realm. Narrate your adventures in…
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Magic Woven into Reality
Write a story about a day in your regular, daily life touched by a magical event.
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The Potion Master’s Dilemma
Visions an intense love affair between a human and a magical potion master.
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Nature’s Almanac
Pen down your thoughts on how the farming calendar dictates the rhythm of rural life.
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Letters from Extraordinary Pets
Imagine that your pet (or an imaginary one) has learned to write. What would a letter from them say?
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Fountain Sword – The Blade of Reverie
Write about a fabled sword that can bring the wielder’s deepest dreams and nightmares into reality.
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Famed Inventions
Choose a significant invention from history and describe the process from concept to reality.
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Eerie Echoes From A Forgotten Past
Write a story where a character discovers a terrifying secret about their past that changes their perception of reality.
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Time Travel Tourism
You run a time-travel tourism company in the future, write about an average day in your life.
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Aliens Among Us
In a distant future, Earth has become a hub for extra-terrestrial beings. Write a story about your interactions with them.
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Nurturing Your Dreams
Describe a personal dream or goal that excites you and the steps you plan to take to make it a…
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Forecasting Dreams
Write about a dream which didn’t make sense at first but later manifested in reality.
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January’s Resolutions versus Reality
Write a narrative contrasting your New Year’s resolutions and their actual outcomes by the end of January.
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Unfamiliar Reflection
Write a story where the protagonist wakes up finding out they’ve become a person they don’t recognize.
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The Perspective Switch
Conclude your story by revealing the entire narrative was seen and narrated from a surprising perspective.
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Telepathy Trial
Telepathic abilities suddenly manifest in a small percentage of the human population. How does society cope with this new reality?
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Emergent AI
Write a story about a future world where artificial intelligence is a daily reality, but starts to subvert its programming…
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Dual Reality
Create a world where everyone lives, unknowingly, in two realities and your protagonist accidently switches between the two.
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Dual Reality
Describe a universe where each person possesses magic in two realms: The conscious and the dream world.
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The Door That Wasn’t There
A door appears in your character’s house that wasn’t there before. It doesn’t lead anywhere they’re familiar with.
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Shadow Guardians
Write about the existence of unseen supernatural beings who discreetly protect humans from harm’s way.
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An Unreliable Narrator
Write a story where the narrator’s statements and perceived reality are visibly flawed, resulting in a surprising plot twist.
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Journey to a Parallel World
Write about a journey you undertake into a parallel world, and describe the differences and similarities you find.
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The Haunted Mirror
Narrate a chilling scenario where a mirror in your home reveals sinister reflections.
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Awakening Innocence
Create a tale of an isolated young individual who encounters the realities of the world for the first time.
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Transforming Reality
Choose an ordinary, everyday object and describe it as if it was a masterpiece of art.
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Reality-Constructor’s Dilemma
A character possesses the ability to create new universes but has a limited lifespan to ensure their creations survive.
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Virtual Love in Reality
The year is 2050, and virtual reality is now a part of everyday life. Write about falling in love within…
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Post-Apocalyptic Love
You are a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world. Write about finding love amidst the harshness and desolation.
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Town’s Dark Secret
Create a story about a newcomer in a small coastal town, gradually uncovering the town’s connection to strange, cosmic entities.
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Unseen Madness
Write a story about a person whose sanity is slowly chipped away by visions of an alternate reality.
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Pandemonium in Pokémon
Imagine a world where Pokémon aren’t friendly companions or powerful allies, but horrifying, unstoppable beasts.
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Revolution Repelled
Spin a tale in a reality where the American Revolution was crushed, and the New World remains under British governance.
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Clown Therapy Gone Wrong
New therapy using clowns to help people overcome their fears backfires dramatically.
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Cursed Comedy Club
A stand-up comedian dons a clown costume for laughs but ends up becoming a deranged killer.
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An Unusual Day at School
Imagine arriving at school, only to discover all the teachers have been replaced by your favourite cartoon characters. What happens…
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Humble Pie Tasting Championship
Write a hilarious anecdote about a stressed out lead chef who accidentally swaps the main dish with a bizarre concoction…
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A Brush with Immortality
Write about a human that suddenly becomes a vampire and now has to grapple with eternal life.
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The Magic Pen
Imagine you found a pen that makes everything you write a reality. What’s the first thing you’ll write with it?
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Giants in Ireland
Write a story inspired by the legend of the Giant’s Causeway and its creator, Finn MacCool.
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Whispers of the Dead
Your protagonist works in a morgue and starts hearing the whispering voices of the deceased.
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Invasive Entity
Create a story in which an incomprehensible entity from another dimension invades a person’s consciousness, progressively making them perceive the…
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The Final Countdown
Imagine waking up with a countdown clock tattooed on your arm that no one else can see.
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Shadowy Silhouettes
Write about encountering a shadowy figure lurking in plain sight during day time.
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Terrifying Time-Travel
Your character discovers a dilapidated time machine that transports them to horrific past events.
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Dream Eater’s Diary
Imagine a person, who experiences the nightmares of others in their sleep. One night, they stumble upon a terrifying reality.
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Reality Television Director
Create the idea for a new reality show and reason how you think the audience will react to it.
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Civil War Fangs
Craft a tale set during the American Civil War where vampires agitate and escalate the conflict to ensure a steady…