15+ ‘The Edge’ Writing Prompts
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Last Humanity Stand
Create a monologue that captures the moment a leader rouses their jaded group to make a stand against the zombie horde.
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In the Path of the Unknown
Imagine you are standing at the edge of a vast, mysterious forest that symbolizes your life’s uncertainties.
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Innocent Catalysts
Write about a villain who never intended to become one, but circumstances and personal tragedy morphed them into adversaries.
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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Urgent Wire
Write a thriller plot based on a crucial encrypted message received from an unknown source.
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Survivors on the Precipice
Narrate the experience of survivors standing on the edge of a ravine, contemplating whether survival in this ravaged world is a blessing or a curse.
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The Photograph’s Secret
Story of a protagonist who uses historical photographs to time-travel and solve mysteries from the past.
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Unmasking Moral Boundaries
Consider a superhero who has a strict moral code that prohibits them from killing, now this hero is pushed to their limit where they need to choose between the code or saving humanity.
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Double Agent Dilemma
Imagine the inner world of a double agent who falls in love with a target. What happens when professional duty and personal attachments collide?
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The Hunt for a Myth
Compose a script about a protagonist’s relentless pursuit of a mythical creature or entity.
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Unseen Threats
Create suspense by writing a fanfic where your main character is constantly pursued by something unseen.
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Battle Against Time
Write an application of a character struggling to accomplish a task before a deadline, failure of which could have dire consequences.
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Edge of the Universe
Imagine being a spaceship captain who reaches the media-portrayed ‘edge of the universe’.
