123+ ‘Shadow’ Writing Prompts
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In the Shadow of Giants
Write a story from the perspective of an NPC (non-playable character) in a popular game like World of Warcraft or…
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Serpent’s Coil
Write a piece from the perspective of a non-mage citizen living out the corners of their life in the shadow…
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Shadow Wars
Write about a world where darkness is a physical entity that can be manipulated by those with the innate ability.
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Shadow and Light Cocktail
Write about how your light and shadow work together to create the unique blend that is ‘you’.
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Personal Eclipse
Write about a time when your shadow self overshadowed your light and how this moment changed you.
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Moving Forward with Lessons from Your Past
Write about a past event that, although painful, helped shape you into the person you are today.
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Shadow Emotions
Pen down an emotion that often resides in your shadow – an emotion you feel but NEVER express.
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The Sidekick Chronicles
Write from the perspective of a superhero’s sidekick and their exploits together.
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Understanding the Shadow
Write about a time during your adolescence where you felt an overwhelming sadness or void.
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In the Shadow of the Big Black Dog
Discuss the subtle link between your depression and any overshadowed or overlooked mental conditions.
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Crafting Confidence
Pen down the moments you felt most confident and the positive affirmations related to those moments.
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Shadow of the Unknown
Write a story revolving around a character that becomes terrified of darkness after an unknown tragic event.
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Risen from the Darkness
Write a poem about a time when you felt hopeless, but then discovered a glimmer of hope.
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Dancing Shadows
A storyline where shadows have their own distinct personality and can interact with their corporeal counterparts.
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Shifted Shadows
What if your own shadow was a sentient being living in a parallel reality? Write about a day from its…