144+ ‘Threat’ Writing Prompts
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Shadow Puppeteer
Weave a narrative where the antagonist operates entirely from the shadows, been seen, but never identified.
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The Undead Menagerie
Narrate a tale about a zoo or farm during a zombie apocalypse.
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Melting Lifelines
Imagine a world where the polar ice caps have fully melted, describe the ecological and socio-economic challenges ensuing.
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Journey of a Space Traveler
Develop a character who’s a space traveler and write about their intergalactic journey.
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Shadow’s Breath
Describe a scenario where darkness itself comes alive and starts hunting your protagonist.
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The Unseen Threat
Write a story where an unknown threat gradually reveals itself through a series of unexplainable events.
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Beast’s Dystopia
What if Beast from Beauty and the Beast, was transformed by an evil sorcerer who now controls & scares the…
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Aladdin’s Secret
Imagine Aladdin was forced to hide his identity as Prince Ali, from Jasmine due to a foreboding threat.
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Unseen Passenger
Craft a story around an unseen entity on board an aircraft, creating havoc and uncertainty.
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The Unseen Threat
Write a story where the protagonist is facing an impending disaster they can’t physically see.
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Natural Nemeses
Narrate an encounter with a dangerous creature that has become a recurring threat in your character’s daily survival.
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Unseen Guardian
Write a story from the perspective of a guardian ghost who looks over a living individual.
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Haunting Whispers
Write a story where a character starts hearing whispers nobody else can hear, that suggest imminent danger.
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Battled to Friendship
Describe a scenario where two characters who are often portrayed as rivals or enemies team up to defeat a common…
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White Whale’s Tale
Moby Dick meets Finding Nemo. Write a “Moby Dick” fanfic from the perspective of the whale.
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Caught in a Virtual Vortex
Characters are trapped in a virtual reality game and must complete it to escape.
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New Threat
An extremely powerful alien race threatens to invade and destroy the universe of Dragon Ball.
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The Grey Wardens’ Purpose
Explore the politics and mission of the Grey Wardens in the face of the Blight.
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Lifeline or Death Sentence
Construct a story around a sick non-mage character who needs Lyrium to survive.
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Circles of Magi and Templars
Detail the daily life of a mage in a Circle of Magi, amidst constant supervision of the Templars.
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Battle Lines Drawn
How do your characters react when they first see the Darkspawn horde and what actions do they take?
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Unforeseen Alliance
Craft a narrative where rival factions in The Anderfels are forced to form an unexpected alliance against an external threat.
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In the City of Shemlen
Write a story about a Dalish elf experiencing life in a human city for the first time.
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All for One
In your story, create a group of close-knit friends who band together to face an existential threat.
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Interstellar Messages
Write a novel where characters communicate only through messages, but in this case, they are interstellar beings from different galaxies.
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Sirens of the Deep
Spin a story around the alluring, dangerous creatures that live in the abyss and their interactions with those above.
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Abandoned Asylum Adventure
Write a story where the protagonist stumbles upon an abandoned asylum, only to find it not as empty as it…
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Deception in Reflection
The main character suddenly discovers that the reflection in the mirror no longer replicates their actions accurately.
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Forgotten Letters
Write about a long-forgotten letter that resurfaces and hurls the protagonist into a journey full of surprises.
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Uneasy Alliance
Write about two mortal enemies who are forced to work together to survive a greater threat.