58+ ‘Remorse’ Writing Prompts
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Dark Deeds and Redemption
Write about a villain who is intrinsically evil but still seeks redemption.
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The Unspoken Apology
Compose a monologue in which your character expresses regret and seeks forgiveness for a past action, something they can’t rectify.
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Unveiling the Past
Imagine a character with a past that they are determined to leave behind, but it continues to resurface in unexpected ways.
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Untold Monologues
Create an ending comprised of a character’s monologue that unveils a hidden truth or revelation.
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Confessions from the Killer
Write a series of chilling entries from the diary of a serial killer recounting their gruesome deeds.
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The Kidnapper’s Perspective
Write a story about a kidnapping event but from the perspective of the kidnapper.
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Timeless Bloodlust
Write a story about a vampire who despises their eternal existence and constant craving for blood.
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The Redeemed Monster
Write about a villain who, burdened by their heinous deeds, seeks a path to redemption.
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Irredeemable Beast
Craft a character narrative for a villain who is pure evil, showing no remorse, and beyond redemption.
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Vampire’s Requiem
Narrate a story of a vampire consumed with guilt and longing for the innocence he once possessed.
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Redemption’s Hunger
Explore the character arc of a vampire seeking redemption and attempting to right the wrongs of their past.
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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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Villain’s Redemption
Imagine a situation where a villain tries to atone for their past actions. How do they seek redemption?
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Two-Sided Coin
Write from the perspective of a love potion; what it feels like to force people to fall in love.
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A Villain’s Redemption
Write about a well-drawn villain who feels a genuine remorse for their actions and desires redemption.
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Gatsby and Daisy: Reunion
Write about a second chance meeting between Daisy and Gatsby ten years later.
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The Apology Letter
Write about a character who writes a heartfelt apology to their former love interest.
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Modern Macbeth’s Phantom
Write a modern interpretation of William Shakespeare’s haunting tale of Macbeth and the Ghost of Banquo.
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Unveiling the Mistakes
Write about a significant mistake you made in a past relationship and how it has affected your subsequent romantic relationships.
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Love Letters From A Betrayer
Write a series of love letters from a betrayer to the person they betrayed, seeking a second chance.
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Unspoken Apologies
Write a story where the protagonist, after a betrayal, enacts gestures of apology instead of saying them.
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Releasing Regrets
Write a letter to yourself about a single regret you have, forgiving yourself for the mistake and exploring what you learned.
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Confession or Concealment
Write a story where a character is contemplating whether to confess their infidelity to their partner.
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The Tortured Mage
A powerful wizard is haunted by the ghastly apparitions of those he wronged in his quest for magical dominion.
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Reflecting on a Mistake
Think back to a major mistake you made during your childhood and reflect on how it made you feel then and how it informs your choices now.
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Unscathed, but Scared
Your invincible hero is physically unharmed but suffers from moral injuries. Write about their struggle with guilt or remorse.
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The Guilt Facet
Write a letter from your character to their toxic partner where they express feelings of remorse and guilt for events not under their control.
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Unfulfilled Farewells
Write about a character who turns into a zombie without having a chance to say their goodbyes to family and friends.
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Guilt’s Embrace
Write a piece wherein a character has done something they deeply regret and must grapple with their guilt.
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Unsung Tragedy
Craft a villainous character who believes themselves to be the protagonist, driven by a heartbreaking past or ideology.
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The Inescapable Past
Construct a story revolving around a character who is haunted by their past, trying to escape it but always falls short.
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Change of Heart
Weave a narrative about a vampire who abhorringly changes his ways after biting an innocent.
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The Haunting Melody
Craft a narrative around a ghostly figure that can only communicate through the whispers of the wind and haunting melodies.
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Phantom’s Lament
Imagine a ghost trying to communicate its sorrows and regrets to the living, hoping for the chance of a final redemption.
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Reclaiming Inner Peace
Recall a ghost’s past mistakes and detail its journey towards finding forgiveness from the people it had affected.
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Heartfelt Regrets
What are some things that the ghost didn’t get to do in life or feels regret about?
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Forgiveness and Redemption
Write a story about a character seeking forgiveness and redemption from those they’ve wronged.
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Unshared Apologies
Imagine you have the chance to apologize to someone for a past mistake. What would you say?
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Guilt Dissection
Write about a time when you felt guilty, identifying what caused this guilt and how you addressed it.
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Road to Apology
Consider someone you feel you have wronged and have never apologized to. Write an apology letter to that person.
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Healing Apology
Write an apology letter to the individual you’re having relationship issues with, addressing what you’re sorry for and how you’re willing to work on it.
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Final Conversations
Create a moving monologue detailing your last conversation with a loved one who has now passed away.
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Frozen in Guilt
A narrative involving a character that lives with an enormous sense of guilt and its baneful consequences.
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Villainous Redemption
Pen down a story about a fierce villain who embarks on a journey to redemption.
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Love’s Unforeseen Confession
Pen a scene where a character unexpectedly confesses their love amidst the chaos.
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Bridge of Star-crossed Friendship
Write about the gradual dissolution of your character’s longest and closest friendship.
