130+ ‘Treasure’ Writing Prompts
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The Aqua Labyrinth
Pen a tale about an underwater city that’s a labyrinth, filled with treasure, mystery, and danger.
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Dragon’s Heart
Write from the perspective of a fierce dragon guarding an ancient treasure, contending with its solitary existence and the constant fear of treasure hunters.
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Unsolved Codes and Symbols
Write about an expert linguist deciphering an undeciphered ancient language or coded messages.
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The Joy of Collecting
Write about a collection you started, why you chose it, and the journey it took to build it.
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Lost and Found Adventure
Narrate a story where you found a mysterious item at the park and went on an adventure.
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Stagecoach Treasure Hunt
Write about a motley crew of individuals hunting for a lost stagecoach filled with gold.
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Dragon’s Valentine
What would Valentine’s day be like for a lonely dragon atop a treasure-filled mountain?
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The Native Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of a Native American during the Gold Rush.
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Lost and Found Heirlooms
Imagine you find out that you are the last descendant of a forgotten noble family and are told of a hidden family treasure.
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The Mysterious Chest
A junk dealer accidentally sells you an ancient chest containing a cryptic message and a map leading to a treasure.
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Exhuming a Pirate’s Booty
Write an adventure story around a scattered and adventurous treasure hunt of a legendary pirate.
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Disappearing Riches
Imagine you are a treasure hunter with a special ability to see hidden treasures that others can’t, but they disappear when you try to claim them.
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Treasure-filled Basement
Write about discovering an object of extraordinary value in the basement of an old, decrepit house.
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Search for the Silent Numbers
Narrate about a mathematician who finds strange calculations hidden within an antique painting.
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My Personal Submarine
Come up with a story about exploring an underwater world in your personal submarine.
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Soldier of Fortune
Craft a story about an ex-military operative turned treasure hunter, who stumbles upon an artifact that puts them in the crosshairs of an illicit organization.
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My Animal Whisperer Experience
If you could talk to animals for a day, what would you ask them and what do you think they would tell you?
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The Abdicated Throne
Imagine a royal character who willingly gives up their throne for something they value more.
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Golden Lessons
Describe your journey to find the Pot of Gold at the end of a rainbow and the lessons you learn along the way.
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Unanticipated Consequence
A clueless vacationer accidentally deciphers an ancient scroll leading to a concealed treasure, propelling them right into the heart of an underworld power struggle.
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Pot of Gold Quest
Craft a narrative about a journey to the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Intergalactic Treasure Hunt
Imagine a futuristic world where space pirates compete to uncover a legendary treasure.
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Vanishing Diary
Outline a mystery regarding an old diary found hidden in the town library that gradually disappears after being exposed to daylight.
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Summer Vacation Trip
Write a tale about an extraordinary summer vacation journey to a destination of your choice.
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Story Element Journey
Write a short narrative about a hero who embarks on a journey for a sought-after treasure.
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The Peculiar Map
Create a narrative about an ancient, cryptic map found by the main character, which leads them on a wild goose chase.
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Lost and Found Lunacy
During a visit to the fair’s lost and found, you discover items that make absolutely no sense in the context of a summer fair.
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Adventures at Sea
Draw inspiration from the explorations of Jim Hawkins in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and write about an exciting adventure that you have embarked on or wish to dive into.
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Pirate Treasure Hunt
The group comes together as a pirate crew, embarks on a treasure hunt, and shares the bounty.
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The Chase after the Treasure
Write a narrative where the central character is led on a chase that promises a hidden treasure at the end. The catch is that numerous other seekers are hot on their trail, making it a dangerous pursuit.
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Tales of the Pirate’s Cove
Compose a story set in an island known to be a legendary pirate’s hideout.
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Treasure Island
You’re a pirate and have found a map to an underwater treasure, write about your adventure.
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The Forgotten Artifact
Imagine discovering an artifact that has been forgotten over centuries. What is this artifact and where did you find it?
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The Cursed Chest
A group of sailors discovers a chest at the bottom of the sea, which hosts unhappy spirits imprisoned for centuries.
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Treasure Map Conundrum
Write a story about finding a mysterious treasure map. What does it lead to, and what obstacles do you encounter along the way?
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Secret Labyrinth
Create a maze leading to some hidden treasure, guarded by a series of puzzles or riddles.
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The Mysterious Letter
What would you do if you found an anonymous letter offering a cryptic clue to find a hidden treasure at school?
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Whispers of Hidden Love Letters
Create a narrative about a detective who is tasked with finding a long-lost series of love letters that are said to lead to an undisclosed treasure.
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The Illuminated Manuscript
Your character discovers an ancient manuscript inscribed with an unknown language or coding.
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Phantom Cryptograms
A scholarly man and an adventurous woman are brought together when they begin to solve ancient cryptograms that hint at a lost treasure.
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Sunken Ships & Forgotten Lore
Imagine you stumble upon a long-lost shipwreck, laden with treasure and forgotten stories. Write about the ship’s history, last voyage, and its lost souls.
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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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Mystic Coded Runes
Write a tale about a traveler who stumbles upon a set of cryptic medieval runes in an ancient castle.
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Secret Among the Shelves
Create a narrative where a librarian sorts through an old book donation and discovers a coded diary that leads to a forgotten mystery.
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Forbidden Love on the High Seas
In a world of pirates and treasure, your protagonist falls for the rival pirate captain.
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Cursed Family Treasure
Write a story about a cursed heirloom that has troubled your family for generations.
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Lost and Found Adventure
Imagine your class found a treasure map during a school trip; write about what happens next.
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Unraveling Mystery of Forgotten Artifacts
Design a narrative around a character who unearths an ancient artifact, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Comic Trove Discovery
Write a comic strip dialogue where characters stumble upon a hidden treasure trove.
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Wild West Adventure
Create a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West. Incorporate cowboys, sheriffs, horse chases, and a mysterious treasure.
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Racing for Rent
Your penniless characters engage in an unlikely treasure hunt competition where the prize is their rent for the next year.
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Inauspicious Archaeologists
Write about a team of inexperienced archaeologists who accidentally uncover the legendary treasure of a forgotten civilization.
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Enigma of the Ethereal Island
A haunted island holds a centuries-old secret. Your protagonist, a fantasy creature, arrives to unravel it.
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Quest for the Lost Kingdom
A group of ragtag adventurers is drawn together by the promise of hidden treasure, but instead, they stumble upon the map to a lost civilization.
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Apple Picking Gone Wrong
An ordinary family trip to an apple orchard turns into a mystery when one of the apples picked reveals a hidden clue to an ancient treasure.
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Texture Treasure Hunt
Find three different objects with distinct textures and describe how each one feels.
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Journey through Love
Write about someone you love very much and explain why you have these feelings for them.
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Historical Easter Hunt
Write a historical fiction story where Easter egg hunting was used as a disguise for a more critical and dangerous mission.
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Lessons From My Younger Self
Write a story where your younger self designs a treasure map or time capsule for your current self to find.
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The Empty Chair
Detail a conversation you’d have with a missing person or pet at your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Secret in the Cellar
Develop a suspenseful story involving a character who discovers a hidden secret in their house’s cellar.
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The Abyss’s Guardian
Create a micro-story about a mystical creature tasked with safeguarding the secrets of the deepest part of the sea.
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Pot O’Gold Mission
Suppose a human has discovered your leprechaun’s gold. Write about the mission to retrieve it.
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The Map to the Unknown
Imagine your protagonist discovers an old, cryptic map that promises treasure or reveals secrets.
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The Treasure’s Secret Curse
Dig into a riveting narrative where the sought-after treasure carries a deadly curse affecting anyone who seeks it.
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The Double-Crossing Ally
Imagine a scenario where one of the trusted members of a treasure hunting team is secretly working with their adversaries.
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The Deceitful Map
Write about a treasure hunt where the map guiding the explorers is deceptive, leading them away from the actual treasure.
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The Last Clue
Invent a nail-biting situation where the final significant clue to the treasure is about to be lost forever.
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Thanksgiving Tapestry
Build a narrative around a family heirloom treasure crafted just before a significant November event.
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Unconventional Treasure Hunt
Imagine a scenario where an elderly person finds a clue to a family treasure.
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A Leprechaun’s Tale
Create a rich narrative detailing a day in the life of a mischievous leprechaun.
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Hometown Hero
Write a biography of a person from your hometown who has been influential in the community.
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Uncover Species Treasure
Write about a lesser-known species whose survival is crucial for Earth’s ecosystem.
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Treasure Hunt in the Arctic
Your character is an Arctic Fox; you’ve heard rumours about a hidden treasure and decided to find it. What happens on your journey?
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Treasure Hunt in Dreadful Dunes
Write about an adventurous tale of treasure hunters venturing into forbidden desert landscapes in pursuit of hidden wealth.
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Treasure Hunt
Develop a narrative about a high-stakes treasure hunt, exploring the lengths your characters will go for unimaginable riches.
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The Time-Traveling Mischief
You stumble upon a time machine and are accidentally transported to a completely different era.
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Pirate’s Hidden Booty
Write a story about a brave pirate who is going on a mission to retrieve hidden treasure.
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The Map’s Missing Piece
Your character finds a piece of an intricate, ancient map that promises great treasure.
