70+ ‘Revenge’ Writing Prompts
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Invisible Ties
Write a conversation revolving around a spectral link, a strong bond that has kept a departed soul tethered to the material world.
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The Breach of Betrayal
Create a suspenseful narrative where one partner is caught in a web of deception.
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The White Whale’s Revenge
Write a personal journal for Moby Dick in Herman Melville’s novel, describing his encounters with Captain Ahab.
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Betrayal’s Shadow
Envision a villain whose evil deeds are a direct result of a profound betrayal by a person they admired or loved.
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Scars of Childhood
Write about a villain character whose evil deeds stem from a traumatic childhood experience.
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Vengeance Served Cold
What grave injustice has your villain suffered that ignited their desire for revenge?
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The Tragic Catalyst
Write about a villain whose malevolent transformation was fuelled by an devastating personal tragedy.
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Outcome Obsessed
Illustrate how your villain’s obsession with a particular outcome drives their actions.
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Echoes of War
Write a chilling story about a battlefield haunted by the vengeful spirits of fallen soldiers, seeking retribution against the leaders who waywardly led them to their deaths.
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Echoes of the Deceitful Dead
Spin a tale about the deceitful spirit of a person who had been betrayed while alive and now seeks revenge on the betrayers.
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Haunted Bloodline
Craft a story about a family cursed by an aggrieved spirit seeking revenge for a grave injustice perpetrated by one of their ancestors.
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Unsaid Farewells
How would Anakin and Padme’s last encounter have panned out if they had known it was their last?
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Doppelgänger Danger
Write a thrilling murder mystery involving a victim’s evil doppelgänger who emerges after their death.
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The Karma Cruise
Write a suspense story where a murderer becomes the hunted onboard a cruise filled with victims’ revenge-driven family members.
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Resurgence of the Lost Squad
Base your story on an old, long-forgotten military squad suddenly resurfacing to enact a plot of revenge.
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Political Manifesto
Draft a political manifesto for a fictional character that has decided to run for a political position.
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The Personal Heist
You are a master criminal, just released from jail, and planning one final heist against the Mob boss who betrayed you.
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Unpredicted Consequences
Imagine you are a character who uses a newfound superpower for the first time, but it results in unexpected aftermath.
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Unseen Vendetta
Craft a suspense story where the suspense stems from a tragic event that formed an unseen vendetta.
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Reincarnated Revenge
Imagine being a reincarnated version of an infamous folklore demon seeking revenge against those who banished you.
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Cryptic Casino Caper
Spin a thrilling narrative about a cunning plot to rob a notorious casino owner and his vault brimming with unimaginable wealth.
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Misfit Toys’ Revenge
Create a tale about discarded or unwanted Christmas toys that come to life and demand recognition.
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The Hidden Kingdom Beneath the Gallows
Create a story revolving around an underground kingdom beneath the notorious gallows, inhabited by ghosts of the condemned men.
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Transmutation of a Gentle Soul
Write a poignant account of a virtuous character transforming into a villain driven by revenge.
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Dreams and Destiny
Create a comprehensive backstory for a fairy tale villain, focusing on how their decisions resulted in their infamous role.
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Legally Sound Revenge
Craft a case against a famous literary villain, using their own fictional actions as evidence.
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Revenge of The Organs
Write about a world where body parts gain sentience and start to rebel against their owners.
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The Vengeful Victim
Craft a character who lost everything in the early days of the apocalypse and is fueled by a thirst for vengeance.
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The Illusionist’s Trick
Devise a mystery where a renowned magician’s most famous trick ends in an unexpected tragedy.
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Motivation behind Malice
Describe the reason that motivates the villain to act with such cruelty and malice towards others.
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Running Clockwork
Following the theft of a priceless antique clock from a museum, your detective hero must race against time to recover the artifact.
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Crime in the Concerto
A world-renowned violinist is found dead in the middle of a performance. Your protagonist detective must uncover what led to the performer’s untimely end.
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Resurrected By Revenge
Create a narrative where the superhero’s path to justice is triggered by avenging a family tragedy.
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Forsaken Fable
Illustrate a dark fable about a fairy who was banished because she could only grant wicked wishes.
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Zombie Apocalypse Western
In a post-apocalyptic western town, a gunslinger is the town’s only hope against a hoard of uncanny outlaws – who are also zombies.
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Shattered Bonds: Deceit and Manipulation
Craft a story where the villain manipulates the protagonist into a destructive relationship.
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Weapon of Revenge
What is the primary weapon or power your nemesis wields against the superhero, and how is it symbolically significant to their history or relationship?
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The Double Agent’s Revenge
Craft a plot where your character is a double agent who seeks vengeance on those who’ve used them.
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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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Vengeance Against Time
Construct a narrative where your protagonist is seeking revenge against a circumstance or event that time has made irreversible.
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Betrayal’s Revenge
Create a story where your protagonist was deeply betrayed by a trusted individual and now awaits revenge.
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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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Under the Spectral Mast
Craft an epic tale of an ancient naval battle where the losing ship, sunk decades ago, seeks revenge in its spectral form.
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The Shieldmaiden’s Voyage
Write a story about a Valkyrie-inspired shield maiden seeking revenge after a terrible loss.
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Path to the Dark Side
Trace the journey of a character who, like Tom Riddle, was lured into the Dark Arts.
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Unearthed Truth
The source of the haunting is revealed as something tragically tied to the protagonist’s own past.
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Ghost’s Revenge Subverted
Craft a tale where the ghost thought to seek revenge actually helps the accused.
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Resilient Villains
Imagine a scenario where the main antagonist from a popular action movie survives and plots revenge.
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From Tragedy to Tyranny
Develop a villain who turns evil because of a specific tragic incident in their past.
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Specter’s Wrath
Narrate the tale of a once-treasured hero turned vengeful ghost who returns to exact revenge on the kingdom that betrayed him.
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Forgotten Cellar
Compose a chilling narrative about someone discovering a hidden cellar in their home, filled with strange and terrifying artifacts.
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Message from the Minotaur
Imagine receiving a message from the legendary Minotaur, what does it say?
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Look Who’s Back
Write an encounter between two characters who have a shared history, where one of them was believed to be dead or missing but suddenly reappears.
