930+ ‘Scenario’ Writing Prompts
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The Spirit Doctor
Create a narrative around a person who has the ability to diagnose and treat ghostly ailments.
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Dialogue Deception
Create a scenario where two characters understand a dialogue differently, leading to a significant misunderstanding.
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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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Fall Back, Spring Forward
Write about two twins living in different time zones – one where daylight saving time is observed, and one where it isn’t. How does this affect their relationship?
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Interplay Between Characters
Write a scenario where two characters are stuck in a dramatic situation due to their differing views or conflicting interests.
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Unfolding of the Unexpected
Explore a situation where something started as a simple, ordinary situation but escalated into a dramatic moment.
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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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Epistolary Experiment
Craft a story told entirely through letters, diary entries, or other forms of indirect communication.
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Subway Catastrophe
You’re trapped in a stopped subway train as zombies close in from both directions.
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Last Stand in a Library
As the apocalypse ravages outside, you discover relative safety in an old library jam-packed with both knowledge and danger.
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The Wording on the Wall
Imagine you’re a passenger who stumbles upon a prediction of the Titanic’s fate scrawled in hidden corner of the ship.
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Humorous Hypotheticals
Create a scene and inject humor into it based on the most unrealistic, bizarre scenarios.
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The Unexpected Leader
Write a story where an unsuspecting character from a non-political background suddenly finds themself thrust into a high-stakes political scenario.
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Thrill of the Goalpost
Write about a summer soccer match, real or fictional, and the thrill it brought to you.
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Epochal Time Travel
Describe a chase scene across different periods of history as both the protagonist and antagonist can time travel.
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Through City Skyline
Imagine a high-speed chase across a city’s rooftops, where every leap and landing is a matter of life and death.
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Underground Subway Pursuit
Write a scene where a detective is chasing a criminal through a maze-like subway system.
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Adventure At The School Playground
Craft a story about an unforgettable day you spent in the school playground.
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Mindful Manifestations
Pen down a real or imaginative scenario where you accomplished a personal goal and describe the journey and the feelings associated with it.
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Failing the Test
Write a scenario where the villain achieves their ultimate goal, only to realize that they have lost something precious in the process.
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The Lost Hunter
Create a narrative about a zombie exterminator who loses their memory but retains their hunting instincts.
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The Prodigy
Create a story about a naturally skilled zombie hunter with no prior experience.
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The Footprints of Jesus
Write a first-person account of the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection from the perspective of Jesus.
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Last Supper Reflections
Imagine being a guest at the Last Supper. Write about the emotions, conversations, and atmosphere at the table.
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Bunny’s Wrong Turn
The Easter Bunny takes a wrong turn and ends up at a different holiday celebration. What are the ensuing experiences?
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Undercover Love
What happens when your superhero falls in love with someone who despises their alter ego?
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Ultimate Sacrifice
Your superhero faces a scenario where only their demise can save humanity. Would they willfully tread that path?
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Resilient Alienation
After years of protecting the world, suddenly the superhero finds themselves as the enemy, write about their feelings of rejection and alienation in the society they once protected.
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Reflections in the Shadow
Describe a scenario where a sidekick is dealing with feelings of insecurity or inadequacy compared to their superhero.
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The Double-edged Crown
Write about the heavy responsibilities that come with royal power and how they affect the character’s daily life.
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Unexpected Oracle
In a world of warriors, write about a common person who becomes an unexpected oracle.
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Journey to Storyland
You have received an invitation to a land where all stories come from. Describe your journey and your experiences there.
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On Foreign Shores
Describe a scenario of an Irish immigrant, who recently arrived in the United States, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for the first time.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Reimagined
Create a suspense-filled narrative focused on backroom negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Storyteller’s Magic
Create a short fictional story about a world where no one can write, and how it affects daily life.
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Beneath the Ice
Imagine a character falls through thin ice into a freezing lake. How do they survive or not?
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Voyages of Columbus
Imagine you’re a crew member on one of Christopher Columbus’ first voyages.
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Forged in Fire
Imagine a story where a character’s inner strength and determination manifest as physical superpowers.
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Spinning a Toast Tale
Imagine being tasked with giving a toast at an iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade or event. What would you say?
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Devious Deception
Imagine a scenario where everyone around the main character seems to hide a secret.
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Silent Threat
Create a scenario where the main character receives a silent threat, like a mysterious package or a creepy doll.
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The Superhero’s Last Stand
Imagine a scenario where your aging superhero makes one final formidable show of bravery.
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Gift of Giving
Write a scenario where you were able to help someone and how it made you feel thankful.
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AI in Education
Imagine and write about how the inclusion of AI in classrooms might change the learning experience.
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Puppeteer of the Past
Create a scenario where time travel allows individuals to alter historical events for personal gain.
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Trapped in History
Describe the experience of a character who finds themselves stuck in a significant historical event.
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Innovative Solutions
Imagine you have unlimited resources to combat one major environmental issue. What would your solution be?
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Survivors in the Silent City
Imagine a group of survivors scavenging a large, silent city filled with danger.
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The After Dinner Game
Present a playful yet suspenseful scenario where a group of friends take part in a seemingly benign game that slowly turns into a grave matter.
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Last Goodbye
Write about the interaction with a loved one who has been bitten but not yet turned.
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The Air Conditioner Revolt
Imagine if all the air conditioners in the world decided to go on strike during the hottest summer.
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Underwater Hellscape
A deep-sea exploration team becomes trapped at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, with communication and escape routes disabled.
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Invisible Inhabitants
Craft a tale where characters are invisible to one another, interacting only based on their actions and words.
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Heart of the Hero
A superhero’s gadget no longer works, and they must confront evil in their own strength.
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Primal Power Paraphernalia
Create a scenario where a hero’s gadgets are actually high-tech reconstructions of ancient, primitive tools.
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Superhero Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a superhero violates his moral code, but then endeavors to redeem himself.
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When Heroes Need a Break
Create a scenario where a superhero working in the hospitality industry, such as a hotel manager, uses their powers for “smaller” crises.
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Child of the Apocalypse
The only known superhero left is a teenager who gained their powers as a result of the Apocalypse.
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Global Crisis – Superhero’s Response
Construct a global crisis scenario and narrate your superhero’s response to it.
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Divide and Conquer
Craft a scenario where a villain strategically divides a superhero team in order to weaken them.
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A Day in Superhero School
Imagine a day in a special school that trains superheroes. Share your experiences.
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Defeating The Monster
Write an adventure story where you, as a superhero, must defeat a scary monster.
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Everlasting Echoes
Explore a scenario where a superhero, blessed with immortality, falls in love with a mortal.
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Superhero Squad
Write about a group of superheroes from different worlds who are brought together to form a team.
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Hidden Identity Crisis
Write about a scenario where superheroes from different realms get trapped in a parallel universe without their powers, only to discover they live double lives.
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Worlds in Peril
Create a narrative where multiple universes are in danger simultaneously, requiring the collective efforts of superheroes from each realm.
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Science Fiction Horror
Props a scenario where a group of scientists in a lab make a horrifying discovery.
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Energy Crisis
Consider the scarcity of fuel or electricity to power vital resources.
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Stockpile’s Creek
Describe a scenario where the community’s food reserve gets stolen or destroyed.
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Water Shortage Dilemma
Write about a scenario in which the only remaining water source is contaminated and how you’d navigate this problem.
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Discovering the Unknown Neighbor
Write a story about a mysterious neighbor you never interacted with.
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Artificial Intelligence Awakening
Plot a narrative about a steampunk Artificial Intelligence (AI) that becomes self-aware.
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Sky City Discovered
Write a tale about an explorer who stumbles upon a previously unknown city floating in the sky.