39+ ‘Ruins’ Writing Prompts
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Ruins and Revelations
Your main character discovers a mystical ruin in their village, filled with truths about their family’s hidden history.
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Love Amidst The Ruins
Visualize a scenario where two soldiers from opposing sides find common ground on Valentine’s Day.
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Beneath the Ice
Narrate a story about an expedition team that uncovers an ancient civilization trapped under Antarctic ice.
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Unseen Witness
You’re a zombie, endlessly wandering through destroyed remnants of civilization, a silent observer of poignantly human scenes.
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The Hero’s Fall from Grace
Write about a superhero who makes a tragic mistake that leads to their downfall.
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Hidden Ruins
Write a story about an archaeologist stumbling upon an ancient civilization in a wholly unexpected location.
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Post-Apocalyptic North Pole
Imagine a scenario where a global calamity has turned the North Pole into ruins and Santa is trying to restore…
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Lost Civilization
Imagine a space exploration team stumbling upon an ancient alien civilization. However, this civilization is long lost, and only its…
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Landmarks of Love
Imagine that well-known places are now ruins, landmarks of the past love stories. How do surviving communities perceive these relics…
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Post-Apocalyptic Cartographer
Describe a journey through the forsaken world, mapping the new landscapes.
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The Eden Project
Envision a group of survivors discovering a lush, untouched area which they intend to turn into their utopia amidst the…
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Echoes of History
Write about ancient ruins, artifacts or culturally significant sites you’ve encountered in national parks.
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The Silent Town
Set a story in an abandoned town where all residents mysteriously disappeared many years ago.
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Passionate Pursuit in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The world has ended, but your main character spends their days navigating the ruins looking for their lost lover.
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Underwater Adventure
Imagine your ship capsizes, and you find yourself in a beautiful underwater world.
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Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale
Create a narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world that incorporates elements of a classic fairy tale.
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Guardian of Lost Empires
Pen a tale about a guardian spirit, tied eternally to protect a long lost empire.
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Sanctuary in Ruins
Amidst a zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors has created a safe haven, but it’s now under threat.
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Ancient Echoes
Write about exploring one of Ireland’s many historical sites, and the sense of history that you experience there.
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From Ruins to Riches
Find an abandoned location in your culture and create a story of how this place is revitalized.
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Lost Civilization
Construct the narrative of a Chasind exploring the ruins of an ancient Alamarri tribe.
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Fallen City
Imagine a modern city, much like the ones we live in today, but now deserted and empty following an apocalyptic…
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After the Quiet
Write about a moment of peace and tranquility in the middle of a post-apocalyptic world.
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Last of the Heirs
Imagine being the last descendant of a royal lineage after the downfall of civilization.
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Apocalyptic Aftermath
Imagine a world post-global disaster and describe the daily life of someone trying to survive.
