272+ ‘Sacrifice’ Writing Prompts
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The Legacy Left Behind
Consider a brave soldier who gave their life in service to their country and write about the legacy they left behind.
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Soldier’s Sacrifice
Write about a conversation you’d have with a soldier who has sacrificed for the country.
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Twilight Eternal
Explore the dynamics of a married vampire couple who have been in love for centuries, but one of them yearns for mortality.
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Returning Home
Create a narrative where your character embarks on a harrowing journey back to their snowed-in home.
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Love in Forbidden Lands
Narrate a love story taking place in a time or place where LGBTQ+ relationships are not accepted.
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Redemption and Return
Devise a plausible scenario where Kylo Ren could have returned to the light side.
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Gandhi’s Freedom March
Write a narrative about an individual participating in Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March in India, 1930.
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Heart of the Rainforest
You’re determined to find a mythical medicinal plant said to cure incurable diseases, deep in the heart of the jungle.
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Golden Hearts in a Deadly World
Write from the perspective of heroic people who are battling not just for survival, but for the preservation of humanity.
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Last Stand
Narrate the internal monologue of a Jedi in their final battle, facing their destiny with courage and acceptance.
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Gift of the Magi Remake
Rewrite ‘Gift of the Magi’ using modern holiday decor as the sacrificed objects.
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Unexpected Superhero Shrinkage
Imagine a superhero who shrinks an inch every time they use their power. Write about a day in their life.
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Endless Night Shift
Write about a doctor or nurse turned vampire, using their new abilities to save lives at night.
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The Unthinkable Decision
Create a dialogue wherein a character is forced to choose between two horrifying options.
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Patriotic Reflection
Write about what Patriot’s Day means to you and how it influences your perspective on patriotism.
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Revolutionary Voices
Write a story from the perspective of a foot soldier during the American Revolutionary War.
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Awakening The Ancients
In a world facing an imminent apocalypse, only long-sleeping giants can save humanity.
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Warrior’s Pledge
What would you do if you found a legendary sword that can merge any two beings into one?
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The Unlikely Hero
Write a story about an ordinary individual who suddenly finds themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities.
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Eternal Love’s Sacrifice
Write a love story where a mortal willingly becomes a vampire for their immortal lover.
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Life of a Paper Swan
Assume the role of one of Andersen’s paper swans from ‘The Brave Tin Soldier’. Narrate one day in its life.
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Forbidden Romance on Phantom Hill
Write about a forbidden love between two characters from divergent backgrounds, on the eve of All Hallows’ on Phantom Hill.
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Saving for a Special Gift
Write about a character who goes to great lengths to save money to buy a special Christmas present for someone they cherish.
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The Cursed Heirloom
A family heirloom carries a ghostly curse that impacts the lives of those who inherit it.
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Crosses to Bear
Write about the personal “crosses” you’ve had to bear and how you connect them with the story of Jesus’s sacrifice.
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The Gravity of Leadership
Write about a female superhero thrust into a national leadership role unexpectedly.
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Crown of Cursed Stars
An old prophecy talks about a celestial crown with the power to either save or doom the world, and your character is the one to carry out this prophecy.
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Winter’s Love, Summer’s Sacrifice
Conceptualize a tragic love story between the Goddess of Winter and the God of Summer.
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Fire God’s Trial
Craft a story where a young warrior must pass the trial of a fire god to save his frost-bound homeland.
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Untold Family Stories
Narrate a noteworthy incident or period from your parent’s or grandparent’s life that you find inspiring.
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Selflessness of Saint Patrick
Reflect on the life of Saint Patrick and how you can apply his selfless attitude in your own life.
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Exorcism Gone Wrong
Write about an ill-fated exorcism performed for the greater good, that instead unleashes a greater demon.
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The Witch’s Last Act
A tale of an old witch who uses her fading powers for one last act that could change the course of her cursed town forever.
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Moment of Unity
Focus on an event that brings together individual heroes into a unified faction, detailing the shared threat, individual motivations, and the experience of unity.
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Commoners and Gods
Explore a faction’s relationship with ordinary citizens, dwelling on the societal implications, public opinion, and the heroes’ perspectives.
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Balancing Act
Write about a superhero who is torn between their responsibilities as a superhero and their life as a civilian.
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Love in the time of War
Spin a tale of a passionate romance set against the backdrop of a grueling war.
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The Lovesick Zombie
Write from the perspective of a newly infected individual that had a significant other and reluctantly had to cut ties.
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Understanding Lent Traditions
Write about a specific Lent tradition you or your family observes and how it impacts you.
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The Seemingly Evil Savior
Craft a story where the antagonist turns out to be working for the greater good.
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Unexpected Alliance
Write about two sworn enemies who must collaborate to prevent a global catastrophe.
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Price of Love
Write about the concept of love in relation to Jesus’ sacrifice, and how understanding this theme has impacted your views on love.
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Easter Reflections on Sacrifice
Record your thoughts on the concept of sacrifice as it pertains to Easter.
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Last Tango in the Rain
Narrate a tragic love story where the main characters part ways due to reasons beyond their control.
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Rising Tension
Write a scene where your protagonist is inches away from reaching their goal, but a seemingly insurmountable obstacle stands in their way.
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Eco-Utopia or Dystopia
Craft a story about a society living in harmonious balance with nature, but a prophecy predicts their paradise may soon turn into a wasteland.
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Salvaging Humanity
Write a story where the protagonist, amidst the zombie apocalypse, discovers the true meaning of being human.
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Lost Kingdom’s Heir
Your protagonist is the last heir to a fallen kingdom and has to reclaim their throne.
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The Heat of the Moment
Conjure a high-stake situation in which your protagonist has to make a life-altering decision under immense pressure.
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Romance in Shadows
Write a love story that unfolds between Dracula and, unexpectedly, a vampire huntress.
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Journey of a Maccabean Soldier
Write a diary entry or a letter from the perspective of a Maccabean soldier.
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The Ultimate Sacrifice
Write about a character who is faced with the toughest decision of their life: sacrificing themselves to save others.
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A Hero’s Sacrifice
Create a character who must make sacrifices to protect others from the zombie apocalypse, and explore the resulting internal conflict.
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Living Amidst War
Craft a story where your protagonist lives in a war-torn country and is battling to maintain their humanity.
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Duke’s Unseen Paramour
Detail a high-society scandal where a Duke is entangled in a passionate affair with a commoner.
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Sorcerer’s Shadows
Write about a sorcerer who can manipulate time but each manipulation costs him a piece of his shadow.
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The Dark Tree
Imagine a world where every spell a dark wizard casts helps an enchanted tree grow taller.
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Enigma of the Forbidden Spell
Write a story about a band of adventurers searching for a forbidden spell to defeat a dark wizard.
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Pirates Attack
Craft a story of a peaceful voyage in the high seas that turns into a nightmare when pirates attack.
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Origins of Nature
Create a story to explain a natural occurrence or feature in your mythological world.
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The Cursed Kingdom
Weave a fairy tale around a kingdom under a dreadful curse and the attempts to reverse it.
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Born Into Power
Create a dramatic story based on a character who is unwillingly thrust into a powerful position.
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Last Stand Against the Dark
Describe the last stand of a small rebellion against a massive imperial starship fleet.
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The Dead Pet Project
Create a chilling narrative that involves a child who tries to bring back their deceased pet.
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Battle of Absolutes
Write about a situation where the superhero’s arch-nemesis presents an ultimatum, a decision that could either save or destroy the world.
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The Unseen Sacrifice
Your villain committed a series of villainous acts only to protect someone or something they deeply care about. Describe their struggle.
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Mortal Divinity
Imagine a world where anyone can become a god but at the profound expense of losing their most cherished memory.
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The Female Soldier’s Perspective
Write from the point of view of a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War.
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Double Agent
Imagine a character that is seemingly loyal to the Empire, but secretly serves as a spy for the Rebel Alliance.
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Blood Transfusion Love
Write about a vampire who falls in love with a human during a blood transfusion.
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Bare Trees Beckoning
Write a story about a leafless tree that communicates with you on a chilly November morning.
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Unseen Heroes of the Revolution
Scribe a narrative about a woman or a farmer who contributed significantly to the revolutionary cause behind the scenes.
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Clashes of Future Tiitans
Imagine a grand-scale, futuristic battle between superheroes and its consequences on the Earth and its inhabitants.
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Sacrifice of the Fabled Martyr
Create a fairy tale hero who sacrifices their own happiness for the greater good.
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An Unlikely Alliance
Amidst a brutal feud between two vampire bloodlines, a forbidden romance blossoms between two young vampires from opposing sides.