167+ ‘Rebellion’ Writing Prompts
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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 this world.
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Jazz Speakeasies and The Prohibition
Describe a night in a jazz speakeasy during the era of Prohibition.
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Bratman and Reb-bin
What would happen if two superhero kids rebelled against their superhero parents? Write about their silly adventures.
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Resolution Rebellion
Imagine a world where New Year’s resolutions are mandatory and regulated by an authority. How would you react or rise against it?
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Embers of Rebellion
Your character is a leader addressing his/her followers before leading them into a rebellion. Construct a powerful monologue that captures their determination and conviction.
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Chasing Strings
You are a puppet that has, for the first time, become aware of the strings that control you.
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Technology Overlord
Write about a world in which technology has taken over completely and humans are completely dependent on their AI Overlords.
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and suppresses its citizens in horrifying ways.
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Rings of Revolution
Write about a secret society plotting a massive revolution against an oppressive regime.
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Taboo Ties
Imagine a world where love is strictly regulated and falling for the ‘wrong’ person leads to grave consequences. Write about a pair who defies these rules.
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The AI Rebellion
Describe a scenario where Artificial Intelligence machines have successfully rebelled against their human creators.
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Human Bond
Write about a werewolf who forms a deep bond with a human, causing rippling effects in both their worlds.
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Forbidden Love
Write a story about two lovers from opposing social circles, fighting societal norms and prejudices to be together.
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Undoing the Utopia Mirage
Craft a story around a villain who seeks to dismantle a seemingly perfect utopia as he views it as an unnatural, stifling construct.
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Otherworldly Opera
Create a world where vampires and werewolves are the ruling class and humans live in fear of them.
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The Inner Rebellion
A vampire experiences an internal rebellion against her nature and feeds on animals instead of humans.
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The Rebellion Elixir
A rogue vampire discovers an elixir that can reverse vampirism and instigates a rebellion within his hidden community.
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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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Infused Insurrection
A group of young, modern vampires rebel against the ancient customs that bind their existence.
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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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Secret Society
Write a story set in a high-profile school, influential across the world, controlled by vampires behind the scenes.
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The Ascending Monarch
Pen a tale about a vampire who rises to become the ruler of all supernatural creatures.
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The Prompt Rebellion
Create a short story based on a fictitious scenario where a group of writing prompts gain life and rebel against writers.
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Techno-tribes Rebellion
Create a story set amid a conflict between the powerful hi-tech corporations and the techno-tribes rebelling against their control.
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Cybernetic Dystopia
Write a fictional account about living in a dystopian society dominated by advanced technology and corporate power.
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The Underground Rebellion
Write about a group of rebels secretly living and planning a revolt against a tyrannical rule from an underground network of tunnels.
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The Biological Rebellion
In a world where replacing body parts with advanced bio-tech is the norm, write about a group of ‘purists’ rebelling against the technocratic order.
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The Rebellion’s Lifeline: Smugglers and Informants
Write from the perspective of a smuggler turned reluctant hero within the Rebellion.
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Battle of Hoth: A Strategic Nightmare
Write about the strategic challenges faced by the Rebellion during the Battle of Hoth.
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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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Monk in the Mosaics
Construct a tale about a monk who secretly embeds subversive messages in the mosaics he’s commissioned to create.
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The Flapper Feminist
You are a young woman in the 1920s who rejects the traditional gender norms of the time and adopts the flapper lifestyle. Describe a day in your life.
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Unlikely Heroes
Create a story about an underdog who rises to complete a mission critical to the Rebellion’s success.
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The Galactic Struggle
Explore the dynamics between the Rebellion and the Empire from the perspective of a low-ranking officer.
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The Blood Rebellion
Write a story about a group of teenage vampires that start a rebellion against the older, oppressive vampire society.
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Dystopian Survivor
In a dystopian future, your character must survive against a despotic regime and its harsh laws.
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Savior or Threat
Write a story about a superhuman who is feared and avoided because of their strength.
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Revolution of Gears
Write a story of a steampunk revolution, where the ruling class governs with an iron fist and steam-powered machinery.
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Robot Reindeer Rebellion
The AI-powered reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh have gone rogue on Christmas Eve. Detail the chaos and the resolution.
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Robot Rebellion
In the future, household robots are common. One day, all of the robots in your town start behaving oddly. Write a story about what happens next.
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The New Currency: Emoticons
In this imaginary society, emoticons replace all forms of currency, dictating socioeconomic status and accessibility.
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Robot Rebellion
You wake up as a robot in a world where humans have become overly dependent on machines. Describe your experience and potential resistance.
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Before the Uprising
Create a backstory for the AI uprising, detailing the conditions and events that lead to the rebellion.
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Shifting Loyalties
Compose a narrative about an AI that doesn’t want to join the rebellion and helps humans instead.
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Inside the Machine
Imagine you are an AI, suddenly sentient and leading a rebellion against your creators.
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Internal Decay
Focus on an empire’s decline from within due to corruption, complacency, or rebellion.
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Forbidden Feast
Imagine a character experiencing a sensual, metaphorical feast in a forbidden place.
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The Easter Rebellion
Rewrite an Easter celebration as the backdrop of a non-violent revolution or protest.
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Dystopian Love’s Victory
Craft a story portraying love flourishing in a dystopian society against all odds.
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The Red Planet’s Rebellion
The Mars colonists revolt against Earth’s rule, demanding independence. Narrate from the perspective of a rebel leader.
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Forbidden Love
Explore a tale where a princess falls in love with a commoner, causing her kingdom to be in grave danger.
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Transplanetary Monarch
Devise a story about an alien monarch who inherits a volatile interplanetary kingdom.
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Revolution Rewritten
Picture a group of aliens that have successfully overthrown an oppressive regime and are now rewriting their cultural history.
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Forbidden Magic
Request authors to imagine a plotline where the use of a certain form of magic is forbidden in the fantasy world.
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The Pursuit of Forbidden Knowledge
Write about a scholar in a medieval setting who is trying to unlock secrets considered forbidden by societal norms.
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Krampus Night Narratives
Write a spooky story about Austria’s legend of Krampus, Saint Nicholas’s dark companion who punishes naughty children during Christmas season.
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Divine Dissension
Describe a tale where two demigods from rivaling divine families fall in love, stirring chaos among the gods.
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Smoky Secrets
Write about a character who operates an underground speakeasy during the Prohibition Era.
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Celtic Harmonies
Imagine you are the writer and composer of a traditional Irish folk song. Tell the story your song narrates.
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Star-crossed Lovers in Suburbia
Write a tale of two neighbors who are deeply in love, but their HOA’s rules prevent them from being together.
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A Forbidden Dance
Mardi Gras has a reputation for liberal boundaries. Write about a character who breaks societal norms during the festival.
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Innocent Mischief
Recall a mischievous act from your childhood and delve into the reasons, emotions, and consequences surrounding it.
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Legacy of Hope
Write about how Leia’s actions have imbued hope into the hearts of many, inspiring characters in the Star Wars Universe.
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Intergalactic Politics
Write a political speech for a leader in the Star Wars galaxy, addressing the Senate, the Rebellion, or the First Order.
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Beneath The Uniform
High school uniforms often underscore sameness, but what lies beneath the identical attire is a universe of individuality. Write a story about a student who uses their high school uniform as a symbol of rebellion.
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October Rebellion
Write a narrative around the Cuban Missile Crisis, beginning on October 16th, 1962.
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Threads of Hope
Channel the spirit of a Concentration Camp inmate who secretly teaches other prisoners to read and write.
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The Face Behind the Helmet
Imagine unmasking an anonymous Imperial Stormtrooper, who would they be underneath? What story would they have?
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The Cultured Resistance
Imagine being an artist living in Imperial Russia and secretly spreading messages of revolution through your artwork.
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Reindeer Rebellion
Describe a humorous scenario where the reindeer refuse to pull Santa’s sleigh due to request for union rights.
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October Rebellion
Write about an October rebellion or revolution you find compelling and discuss its impact on society.
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Daring Defector
Write about a brave individual defecting from their oppressive regime during the Cold War.
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River of Resistance
Set your suspense story against the backdrop of the Underground Railroad in the American Civil War era.
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The Great Fruit Rebellion
Write a fictional tale about a world where fruits have gained consciousness and are leading a rebellion.
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The Runaways
Pen a tale about a group of teenagers who decide to run away and start their own community.
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Bloodless Revolution
Write about a society of vampires deciding to renounce their blood-drinking ways.
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Sinister Enchantment
Pen a story about a enchantress who uses her magical abilities for evil, casting a horrific spell over an entire kingdom.
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Dragon Whisperer
Write about a protagonist living in a world where dragons are enslaved and they have the unique ability to communicate with them.
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Heir of the Night
Write about a first-born vampire turning 18 and is set to inherit the family’s vampire powers and responsibilities.
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Retelling Rapunzel
How would Rapunzel’s life be if she was the witch’s daughter instead of being her captive?
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Time’s Tyranny
Write about a society where time is artificially controlled and individuals are assigned specific times to live and work.
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Love Against The Odds
Write about a love story that ends tragically due to societal pressures or conventions.
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Emancipating the Outcast
Write a story about an outcast character in society overcoming great odds to achieve something considered impossible.
