495+ ‘Supernatural’ Writing Prompts
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Ghostly Beginnings
Write about the first ghostly encounter that sparked the Ghost Hunter’s interest.
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Haunted Mansion Hijinks
Create a story about a group of prankster ghosts living in a haunted mansion.
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Ghost Comedian Club
Write about a group of departed comedians who decide to run a ghost comedy club on Earth.
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Lost Ghostly Abilities
Imagine a ghost losing its supernatural abilities and having to adapt without them.
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A Saviour’s Kindness
Write a story where a good spirit appears in a critical moment to guide your protagonist out of a dangerous situation.
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Phantom Inheritance
Imagine a story where someone inherits the ability to see and communicate with family ghosts.
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Public Specter Display
Imagine a scenario where a poltergeist haunts a public space like a library, museum, or town hall.
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Phantasmal Photobomber
Narrate a story where a detective uses a series of photos with poltergeist activity to solve a mystery.
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Echoes of the Past
Your protagonist has stumbled across a forgotten graveyard. What emotions or thoughts does this graveyard evoke?
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Talkative Poltergeist
Write a story where a harmless, yet annoying poltergeist, likes to rant and interact with the living.
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Ghostly Guidance
Your protagonists get life advice and direction from benevolent ghosts with a different, big picture perspective.
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Rooms with a Past
Each room in the haunted house is themed after a different era, each with its own resident ghost.
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Captured in Canvas
A portrait in the haunted house, once a beloved family member, is believed to roam the hallways after dark.
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Doors to the Unknown
Write an encounter with a door in your house you’ve never noticed before that leads to a paranormal world.
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A Night in Spooksville
Imagine you are spending a night in a haunted house. Describe the ghost’s actions and your reactions.
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Rise of the Underdogs
Pen a gripping tale where the underestimated become the champions of a seemingly lost cause.
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A Forgotten Monster
Write about a legend or folklore creature that has not been featured in the show.
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Road Trip Disaster
The Winchester brothers undertake a road trip, only to stumble upon a haunted town.
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A New Companion
Imagine a new character introduced, someone who can see ghosts and was previously unaware of the supernatural world.
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Magical Mystery Tour
Introduce a magical element into an animated series that is otherwise rooted in reality.
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Haunted Fandom
Write a story where your favorite character from a non-horror franchise encounters unexplained supernatural phenomena.
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Gaiman’s Hidden Worlds
Create a story about a secret, hidden world existing just adjacent to our own that people can access through mundane objects.
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Reality Bender
Inspired by the character of Derek Hale, depict a scenario where Derek was never a werewolf and lives a normal life.
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Wolf Moon
Write a scenario where your character comes to Beacon Hills and discovers they are a werewolf on the night of a full moon.
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Forks High-the Unseen Drama
Write stories about the human characters and their lives while the supernatural events unfold.
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Taste of the Fade
Imagine a character walking through the Eluvian and experiencing the bizarre occurrences of the Fade.
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The Draconic Ruin
Write about exploring a ruined castle in The Anderfels that is dubbed ‘The Draconic Ruin’.
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Encounters with The Forgotten Ones
Write a narrative describing a chance encounter with one of the Forgotten Ones, ancient gods banished into the abyss, in the Deep Roads.
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Anime Lens
Write a short story set in a familiar setting but seen through the lens of a typical anime twist.
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Unexpected Animagic
Produce a story where the epic magic abilities of anime characters are used for mundane or comedic purposes.
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Myths Alive
Consider well-known cultural myths or folklores to create a supernatural or mysterious context in the anime narrative.
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Magical Realism in Anime
Write a short story inspired by the integration of everyday life and the supernatural, a common theme in much of anime.
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Emotional Depth in Anime Stories
Write a character-centric story magnifying the emotional depth, similar to heartfelt anime storylines.
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Inception of a New World
Introduce an entirely new anime universe. Describe its various aspects in detail.
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Mysterious Creature Encounter
Write about a character crossing paths with a mysterious, supernatural creature in the middle of a bustling metropolis.
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The Displaced Spirit
Write a story about a spirit who has suddenly found itself inside a modern toy in an anime universe.
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Imminent Invasion
Your peaceful town is harboring a secret that puts it in the crosshairs of a supernatural invader.
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Anime Theme Exploration
Explore a common anime theme (such as dystopia, supernatural powers, or the conflict between technology and humanity) and its relevance in today’s society.
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Crimson Bonds
Write about a vampire clan residing in the modern world, with their existence known but feared by humanity.
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The Unseen Supernatural
Create a scenario where the supernatural mingle with humans in the modern world without their knowledge.
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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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The Forgotten Pharaoh
Create a narrative around a Pharaoh whose name has been stricken from history books.
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Cursed House
Write a story about a family moving into a new house, which they slowly start suspecting might be cursed.
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Whispers from the Antique Shop
Imagine entering an old, dusty antique shop and finding a mysterious object that seems to speak to you.
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Midnight Rendezvous with A Ghost
Write a story about meeting a ghost at midnight and the interactions that follow.
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Raising the Dead
A detective discovers the ability to communicate with the dead, directly getting first-hand accounts of unsolved crimes.
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Haunted Keepsake
Write a chilling thriller where an antique inherited from a distant family member brings with it a dangerous curse.
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Champion’s Origins
Pen down the backstory of a powerful protagonist, detailing their journey from being an ordinary person to becoming a hero.
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Whispers in the Night
Write a story where a character begins hearing voices at night that no one else can hear.
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Haunted House
Narrate a story focusing on someone who willingly moves into a reportedly haunted house.
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Voices Beyond the Grave
Imagine being able to communicate with spirits or the deceased. Write about a conversation that you have with a departed loved one.
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Enchanting Enigma
Write a time when an ordinary object in your life became enchanted and started exhibiting supernatural attributes.
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Frightening Flora
A town is plagued by their flora: plants and trees seem to have a life of their own and start causing horrifying mishaps.
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Abandoned Asylum Adventure
Your protagonist must enter an infamous, abandoned asylum during a stormy night to retrieve something valuable.
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The Unwanted Heirloom
A character comes into possession of a mysterious family heirloom which brings unsettling changes into their life.
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Haunted Heirloom
Your character finds an old family object that seems to possess an ancient mystery associated with it.
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Venturing into Fantasy
Imagine a young peasant girl has been chosen to rescue her kingdom from a malevolent sorceress.
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Mythical Creatures
Invent a mythical creature that exists in your world, including its powers and how it fits into the wider ecosystem.
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A Deal with the Supernatural
Your protagonist finds a supernatural entity that grants any wish but with a terrible price.
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Art in action
Mold an artistic concept into a narrative centered around a painter who uses their art in unconventional ways.
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Unexpected Inheritance
Your character has just inherited a haunted mansion in an obscure European village.