979+ ‘Reality’ Writing Prompts
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Stolen Identities
Pen a series of letters between separated slave families.
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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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A Samurai’s Sword and Soul
Create a story around a famed samurai who is unknowingly wielding an enchanted sword.
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World War II Liberation
Write from the perspective of a soldier liberating a concentration camp during World War II.
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The Unsuspecting Heroine
Write about an ordinary woman who discovers she’s the heir to a magical lineage.
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Jack-o’-lantern’s Soul
Imagine a world where every carved pumpkin takes on a personality reflective of its carver that only comes to life…
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Haunting on Halloween Street
Write about a made-up residential street where every house has a unique supernatural entity.
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Whispers of the Wind Chime
Write a horror story about a set of wind chimes that whisper terrifying predictions to those who hear them.
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Midnight Confessions
An anonymous romance flourishes between a human and a vampire online, unbeknownst to their species differences.
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Caught in a Mirage
Describe a situation where extreme heat led you (or a fictional character) to see something that wasn’t real.
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Slow Burn Descent
Write a story where the characters’ reality slowly begins to unravel and they are the only ones who seem to…
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Hallucinatory Havoc
Craft a psychological horror tale where your main character experiences terrifying hallucinations.
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From Fiction to Fact: A Science Perspective
Choose a piece of science fiction technology or concept and discuss the feasibility in reality.
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Life on the Green Side
Tell a story from the perspective of a color blind person that only sees things in green.
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The Crimson Portrait
Describe an old crimson-colored portrait that seems to change behavior and appearance by night.
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Envision Your Future Self
Describe where you hope to see yourself one year, five years, and ten years from now.
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Exciting Expeditions
Imagine being a famous explorer discovering a new land, base your exploration on a real geographical location.
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Whispering Library
Craft a tale of a quiet, old library that comes alive with the whispers of ghosts at night.
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Childhood Possession
You were born with an invisible friend who turns out to be a friendly ghost, but as you age, the…
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Possession in the Family Portrait
Imagine a sinister spirit imprinted on a cherished family keepsake causing strange occurrences in your house.
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Eternal Playground
Describe an idyllic town that at sunset becomes the playground of a group of ghostly children.
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Unraveling Mystery of Forgotten Artifacts
Design a narrative around a character who unearths an ancient artifact, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Neuromancer’s Playground
Write about a world where virtual reality is indistinguishable from the real one.
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Artificial Utopia
Write about a future where all work is done by AI and humans are left to enjoy their lives.
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Rise of the Eco-Cities
Visualize and describe a future where all cities are eco-friendly. Discuss the functioning, infrastructure, and societal norms in this new…
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Solar-Powered Stories
Imagine a future where solar power is the only source of energy. Describe a day in the life of someone…
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Designing Dreams
You’ve been hired to design an amusement park. Describe what it looks like, the rides it has, and the fun…
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A Day with Tree Friends
One day you wake up and discover you can talk to trees. How different is your day now?
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Contrarium Planet
Create a short story around the life of a person living on a planet where everything we consider normal is…
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Healing Balm
Write a narrative detailing how you imagine your healing process unfolding after forgiving your heartbreaker.
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Pyramids and the Undead
Set a zombie apocalypse in ancient Egypt, where the consternation meets cultural mores of the afterlife.
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Buddhist Apocalypse
Write about a zombie outbreak in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery.
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Foodie Superhero
Imagine you’re a superhero whose powers are all related to food. Write about your typical day.
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Tales of the Unseen City
Craft a story about a hidden dimension in a bustling city that only a few can see.
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Ghostly Encounter
Write a narrative where the main character unknowingly communicates with a ghost, only realizing it in the startling finale.
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Double Life Unveiled
Create a story revealing the mundane, humdrum life of a character who, in reality, is living a remarkably contrasting parallel…
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From Human to Predator
Describe the transformation process from human to vampire from the new vampire’s perspective.
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Reviving Resolutions
Kick-start your narrative with “It was already February, and her New Year’s Resolution was proving harder than expected.”
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Investment Ideas
Imagine that you’ve received a substantial financial windfall. Describe how you would invest this money to grow your wealth.
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Mapping Monetary Milestones
Think about significant financial achievements you want to reach in the next five years and detail a plan for how…
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Star Crossed Cyberspace
Set in the distant future where humans interact via virtual reality, two AI entities develop feelings for each other.
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Unfaithful Discovery
Create a story where the protagonist stumbles upon clues of infidelity and confronts the partner.
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Portray a Real Hero vs a Fantasy Hero
Write about a real-life hero, such as a teacher or a policeman, and then create a fantasy hero with super-powers.
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Alien Encounter vs Reality
Write about an encounter with an alien, and compare it with meeting a stranger at a new school or city.
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Dragon’s Friend vs Real Pet
Write two stories, one about an imaginary pet dragon and another about your real-life pet.
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Mystic November Shadows
Imagine a world where the lengthening November shadows aren’t just a play of light, but possess a life of their…
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Haunted Fairy Kingdom
An ancient fairy kingdom has been cursed, turning from a place of beauty and magic into a haunting, horrific landscape.
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Alternate Dimension Doorway
Write about finding a doorway that leads to a dimension where magic is the norm and science is the superstition.
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Mythic Creatures Realized
Imagine a world where mythical creatures like dragons, unicorns and mermaids are not myths, but a living reality.
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Spellbound Society
Write a story based around a secret society of witches and wizards who live among us, unbeknownst to the public.
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The Waking of the Ancient Beast
Create a tale where a mythical creature, one that has been asleep for thousands of years, wakes up in present…
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Dragon Guardian
Imagine a reality where dragons choose children to protect, and your main character finally gets picked.
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Russian Frost Folklore
Describe an epic journey in the extreme Russian winters, where humans and mythical winter spirits coexist.
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Aladdin’s Arabian Poppins
Imagine a situation where Aladdin’s magical lamp summons not Genie, but Mary Poppins.
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Crypto Creatures
Write about you encountering a mythical creature that you believed only existed in fables.
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Fact vs Fantasy
Write a story where characters navigate between the real world and a fantasy world. How do they differentiate the two?
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Green Visions
Imagine a world where everything is environmentally sustainable. Describe a day in such a world.
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Monochromatic World
Write about a day in a world where you can only see in grayscale, conveying the feeling of loneliness.
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Invincible, but not Immune
Write about the emotional pain your invincible hero experiences when their loved ones grow old, get hurt, or pass on.
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The Marvels of Technology
Explain a technological innovation of your choice and express how it transforms lives.
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Gaslighting Game
Write a narrative where your character elaborately describes instances of being gaslighted into disbelieving their own reality.
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Demonic Intervention
Write about a seemingly innocent object that becomes possessed, bringing terror and chaos.
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Blood Alley
An urban legend of your creation haunts a particular alley in the city, pursuing those who dare to cross it…
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Possessing the Innocent
Craft a tale about a child gaining unforeseen abilities after being possessed by an amicable spirit.
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The Multiverse’s Embrace
Imagine a society where the inhabitants are cognizant of being just one reality within an infinite multiverse.
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The Shuttle Between Worlds
Write about a character who possesses the ability to travel at will between alternate realities.
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Ballroom Rendezvous
Sketch a scenario whereby an antagonistic duo falls in love at a masquerade ball unknowingly.
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Lost and Found
Write a story where two strangers fall in love after finding and returning each other’s lost items.
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The Dual Existence
Create a multi-dimensional superhero who exists simultaneously in different dimensions, each with unique characteristics.
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The Living Nightmare
A character’s worst nightmare begins to come true during their waking hours. Detail their journey of terror and survival.
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The Vanishing Twin
Describe a character who begins to have strange experiences, only to discover they had a twin who vanished mysteriously at…
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The Body Swap
A character wakes up one day to find they are in a stranger’s body. Write about their experience and mental…
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The Memory Thief
Imagine that your protagonist begins to lose their most important memories one by one. Explore how their perception of reality…
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Love-logged in a Pandemic
What would a Valentine’s Day date look like in a pandemic? Describe it in detail.
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Differing Reality
Pen down a story where two parties share an event but possess two vastly differing viewpoints.
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Failed Expectation
Craft a narrative revolving around a character whose expectations of a loved one result in disappointment and resentment.