9+ ‘Ticking Clock’ Writing Prompts
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The Shadow’s Screams
Describe a recognizable, everyday sound that suddenly becomes terrifying in a different context.
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The Ticking Clock
Center your story around a secret group who discovers a terrorist plot with a countdown, and the race against time to stop it.
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The Dying Wish: Skydiving
Write about a terminally ill patient whose dying wish is to experience skydiving.
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Biological Warfare
Construct a scenario where a rebel scientist decides to release an engineered superbug to break down societal barriers.
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Cracking the Code
Draft a flash fiction piece in which the protagonist must solve a cryptic message or puzzle in order to avert disaster.
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The Ominous Clock
Craft a narrative in which a constant ticking clock is building suspense in your story.
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An Ominous Clock Tick
Construct a suspenseful narrative making a ticking clock central to the story.
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Race Against Time
Write about a character who has to complete a daunting task against a ticking clock.
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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.
