85+ ‘Soul’ Writing Prompts
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Essence Extraction
Imagine a procedure to extract the essence of a person before they become a zombie, to be reinserted once a…
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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…
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Flavourful Memories
Recall a meal you were fortunate enough to consume that left a lasting impression on you.
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Afterlife’s Laws
Imagine a world where spirits are governed by strict legal system similar to human world.
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Finding Friendship
Turn Emily Dickinson’s ‘The Soul selects her own Society’ into a story about friendship.
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Riding the Emotional Wave
Transcribe your emotions into stanzas, beginning with the initial pain and ending with peace or acceptance.
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Latkes for the Soul
Use the preparation of traditional Hanukkah food, Latkes, as a backdrop for a heartwarming story.
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Lament of the Land
Write from the perspective of the homeland itself witnessing the mass suffering, starvation and emigration.
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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…
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Lament of the Lost Soul
A haunted soul wanders through a deserted town trying to piece together its past life.
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Star-crossed Interstellar Love
Write a love story between two characters living in different galaxies.
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Feeding the Soul
Detail a spiritual or creative practice that you’ve turned to for solace in times of emotional pain.
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Quantum Souls
Write a story where scientists have discovered that every soul is unique due to a quantum signature, and they’ve figured…
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Lost Love in Istanbul
A heartbroken protagonist ventures on a soul-searching trip to Istanbul, only to discover an unexpected romance.
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The Fateful Ship
Write a story about a doomed sea voyage where the ship sank due to an unexpected accident.
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A Soul’s Journey to Love
Narrate a tale of two soulmates who initially cannot stand each other, but eventually develop an undeniable soulmate connection.
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Monsters of the Soul
Craft a storyline where necromancers don’t just raise the dead, but can also summon the darker aspect of a person’s…
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Grasping the Silver Lining
Write about a challenge you faced this year and how it resulted in an unexpected achievement.
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Spiritual Geometry
Your character discovers a mystical form of mathematics that allows them to manipulate spiritual energies.
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Bottling Summer Sunshine
Consider the warmth and energy of summer sun penetrating through your skin and try to capture that feeling in words.
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Decoding Character Development
Analyse the evolution of a character you chose from a novel or a series.
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Mirroring Reflections
Craft a story where the character sees different reflections in the mirror, symbolizing their varying identities or inner struggles.
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Feeding the Soul
Write about a meal that not only satisfied your hunger but also deeply met an emotional need.
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Transcendental Bond
Two lovers are reborn into different fantasy species each time they die, but their bond remains constant.
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A Samurai’s Sword and Soul
Create a story around a famed samurai who is unknowingly wielding an enchanted sword.
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Jack-o’-lantern’s Soul
Imagine a world where every carved pumpkin takes on a personality reflective of its carver that only comes to life…
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A Centuries-Long Love Song
An immortal vampire falls in love with the same human soul reincarnated over centuries.
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Haunted Castle Chronicles
Write a story about a mysterious castle that has been deemed haunted and untouched for decades.
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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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Emblem of Your Soul
Choose a symbol that represents you. Explain why you chose this symbol and how it reflects your character.
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A Letter Never Sent
Craft a story revolving around a heartfelt letter written in the throes of passion, but never delivered to the intended…
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Possession of the Innocent
Write about a young child’s possession and the desperate struggle of the family to regain their child’s soul.
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The Song of Strings
Write about learning to play a musical instrument. How does it speak to you? How would you imagine yourself playing…
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Fated Souls
Muse on a scenario where your main characters are destined for each other but have just met.
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Creating Casts of Characters
Write a vignette centered around a unique character, focusing on their dialogue and actions.
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Reincarnation Reset
Imagine an afterlife scenario where individuals are reincarnated but retain memories and lessons from their past life.
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Bardo Phase
The Tibetan concept of Bardo refers to an intermediate state after death and before rebirth. Write a narrative exploring this…
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Shattering Stereotypes
Design a hero character who completely defies the conventional superhero archetype, focusing on traits like compassion, intelligence or empathy instead…
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The Soul Whisperer
Weave a tale about a gifted person who can communicate with the souls of the departed.
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Journey Within
Pen down your innermost thoughts, reflecting on the essence of your soul and its interaction with the surrounding world.
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Overcoming Insecurity
Describe one of your insecurities, analyze its origin and brainstorm ways to improve it.
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Darkness Within
Write a chilling thriller about a character that has no shadow and the horrifying implications that follow.
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The Heartwood Hollow
Describe a journey through a magical forest, where each tree holds the soul of a past hero.
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Artisanal Soul
Describe an imaginary craft that you would excel at if given the chance. What materials would you use? How does…
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Spellbound Slumber
Write a tale about a character who is cursed to sleep for eternity unless they learn to find inner peace.
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Cursed Colossus
A gargantuan statue houses a long-lost soul of a king, waiting to reclaim his kingdom.
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Emotional Time Capsule
Write a letter to your future self communicating your current emotional state.
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Harmony of the Siren’s Song
Your crew encounters a melancholy siren whose song inspires rather than lures the crew to their doom.
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Painted Souls Gallery
Devise a mystical narrative about a ghost artist who manifests his spirit in paintings, and each masterpiece is essentially a…
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Eternal Soulmates
A love story where a ghost returns to find and be with its soulmate who has reincarnated.
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Battle of the Soul
Write about a character who becomes addicted to Lyrium and their personal conflict to resist its use.
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Technological Transcendence
Write a scenario where characters fully integrate with the digital realm.
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Afterlife in Action
Assume you’ve landed into a supernatural afterlife much like ‘Bleach’. Describe your experience.
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My Safe Haven
Elaborate on your personal sanctuary – a place or experience where you feel the safest and most at peace.
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Bucket List
Create a bucket list written in the form of adventures you’d like your self-loving persona to experience.
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Unfolding the Acts of Kindness
Reflect on acts of kindness you have bestowed upon others, regardless of their size or significance.
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Color Palette of Emotions
Choose different colors to represent your emotions and write about why you associate those particular hues with specific feelings.
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Letter to Anxiety
Compose a letter to your Anxiety as if it were a person. Speaking directly to your Anxiety, explain how it…
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Amnesiac Hero
Conceptualize a hero who, after saving the world, loses all memory of his heroic deeds.
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The Essence of Place
Describe a place you have visited that profoundly moved you, capturing its essence beyond its physicality.
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The Death Collector
You’re an immortal tasked with collecting the souls of the deceased. One day, you meet a soul who doesn’t fear…
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The Soul Collector
Narrate a chilling tale about a strange object thought to be mere junk until it’s discovered it has been amassing…
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Soul Tunes
Familiar melodies often awaken certain emotions within us. Write about a song that resonates deeply with your soul.
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The Incorporeal Body
Capture the essence of your being — not the physical form, but the consciousness or soul that you identify as…
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The Artist’s Journey
Imagine yourself as a famous artist creating your most renowned masterpiece. What thoughts and emotions would you have?
