50+ ‘The Clash’ Writing Prompts
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The Clash of the Ash
Compose a poem about the beauty and excitement of a Hurling match, focusing on the sound of the hurleys (sticks),…
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Icebound Entity
Investigate a scenario in which people are being possessed by an otherworldly entity trapped in a block of ancient winter…
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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Time-Stranded Wilderness
Narrate a story about a modern individual who surprisingly wakes up in a prehistoric era.
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Alternate Outcomes
Imagine a historical event where the outcomes were influenced by superheroes from different universes unexpectedly crossing paths.
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Intergalactic Altercation
Imagine a superhero from Earth transported to another planet and describe the conflicts they face.
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Parents-Turned-Techies
Craft a tale revolving around older parents or grandparents trying to cope with advanced technology.
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Dragons in Space
Picture a universe where the knights of old are space explorers encountering alien dragons; delve into the challenges this fusion…
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Dracula Unchained
Describe a world where Dracula is not villain but the hero battling even more sinister creatures.
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Culture Clash on Coruscant
Write about a diplomatic envoy from a remote planet visiting Coruscant for the first time.
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Guardian of the Island
Write about a hermit living on a secluded island who holds an ancient secret.
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Mythic Beast Protector
A legendary beast has awoken from a centuries-long slumber and becomes a protector of the world.
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Egyptian Tomb Trickery
An expedition to a never-before-seen Egyptian Pharaoh’s tomb results in the theft of a rare artifact.
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The Love Experiment
Build a logline for a Valentine’s Day drama about two scientists who seek to experimentally understand love.
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Awakening Innocence
Create a tale of an isolated young individual who encounters the realities of the world for the first time.
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The Laughing Gas Murderer
Write a detective story featuring a serial killer clown who uses laughing gas as his weapon.
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Guardian of Lost Empires
Pen a tale about a guardian spirit, tied eternally to protect a long lost empire.
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Pyramids and the Undead
Set a zombie apocalypse in ancient Egypt, where the consternation meets cultural mores of the afterlife.
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Magical Object’s Curse
Create a story around a person who discovers a magical artifact that bears a powerful curse.
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Alternate Dimension Doorway
Write about finding a doorway that leads to a dimension where magic is the norm and science is the superstition.
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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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Sleeping Beauty in Narnia
What happens when the enchanted sleep of Princess Aurora overtakes the adventurous lands of Narnia?
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Lost Kingdom Revival
Write about a forgotten kingdom hidden for centuries and what happens when it’s rediscovered.
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Ancient Curse
Weave a story about an ancient curse that mysteriously triggers a zombie apocalypse in the modern world.
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Present-Day Magic School
Modern high-schooler finds a forbidden ancient book of spells and brings magic into the 21st century.
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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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Eco-warrior’s Plight
Write about an environmentalist fighting against a large-scale industrial project threatening to devastate a local ecosystem.
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Final Job Redemption
Your protagonist is a hitman planning to retire after one last job, but this mission goes horribly wrong.
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Stolen Dragon Fire
Your hero’s mission is to retrieve stolen dragon fire. How do they go about it and what obstacles do they…
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Sailing into the Unknown
Write about the journey of a young man or woman who stows away on a colonial ship in search of…
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The Shieldmaiden’s Voyage
Write a story about a Valkyrie-inspired shield maiden seeking revenge after a terrible loss.
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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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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 Unexpected Operative
Write a story in which an ordinary citizen unwillingly becomes a crucial element in a major spy operation.
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Parallel Universe
Imagine if there was another world that existed simultaneously with ours which only selected people can access.
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Transported to a Fantasy World
You suddenly find yourself in a magical fantasy realm. What happens next?
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Imprisoned in Paintings
Develop a story about a character who can venture into the world of paintings, only to realize that an evil…
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Vikings Voyage
Engage in a Viking’s first journey across the sea. How does he/she/they feel about leaving home and exploring unknown lands?