323+ ‘Truth’ Writing Prompts
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The Ghost of a Forgotten Past
Write about a spirit that materializes around history’s forgotten, helping historians recover lost truths.
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“The Forgotten Veterans Day Parade”
In your story, a historic Veterans Day parade tradition is inexplicably canceled.
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Unearthly Invasion
Create a narrative where the Earth is subtly invaded by aliens, blending in perfectly as humans.
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Reviving Pedagogy
Create an account of post-apocalyptic survivors trying to set up a school for children.
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Unreliable Narrator
Construct a story told by an unreliable narrator whose interpretations and explanations can’t be taken at face value.
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Opposite Perspectives
Write a conversation between two characters– first from the point of view of one character, then from the other.
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Mirror of Truth
Compose a tale featuring a mirror that reveals an objective truth about anyone who gazes into it.
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The Ghost in the Library
Imagine your school’s old library is believed to be haunted. Write about a group of friends who decide to investigate…
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Forgotten Spaceship
Imagine stumbling upon an abandoned alien spaceship and the last recording reveals a shocking truth.
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Lost Time Capsule
Pen a story about someone locating an ancient time capsule filled with cryptic artifacts.
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The Busker’s Ballad
An amateur musician on the street corners stirs up an old scandal with his latest composition.
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Childhood Innocence or Intuition?
A group of children believe their elderly neighbor is a time-traveling criminal.
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Sinister Seance
Write a murder mystery involving a seance gone wrong, where a spirit reveals a murder.
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Quiet Town’s Dark Secret
Detail the chilling experience of a newcomer in a small town where everyone has an unsettling shared secret.
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Identity Theft Mayhem
Write about the chaos that ensues when a high school student pretending to be a visiting celebrity causes a stir…
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Biomedical Injustice
Create a narrative around a trial involving a powerful pharmaceutical company accused of harmful practices.
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Biased Media Narratives
Discuss your views on media bias and its impact on society’s perception of the truth.
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Disrupted Utopia
Imagine a seemingly perfect society, run by an equally flawless government, only to later reveal the corruption and malfeasance beneath…
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Behind the Lies
Create a fictional world and a political incident, then write two versions of the incident; one as reported by a…
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Moonlight Epiphany
Write about a character who has a major realization or discovery under the light of the March full moon.
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Behind the Mask
Craft a narrative where the protagonist’s friendly neighbor is hiding a dreadful secret.
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Rain that Spells Truth
Write a story set in a world where raindrops hold spells, each spell carrying the power to unveil the hidden…
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The Librarian’s Labyrinth
A librarian is found dead in a locked private reading room within an enormous library.
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The Sealed Study
Create a plot where a renowned scientist is discovered dead in his study, the door locked from the inside.
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Curse of the Closeted Prince
The prince can’t transform back from being a frog until he comes out to his kingdom. Write a coming out…
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The Oracle’s Eye
Narrate the tale of a crystal orb that shows its beholdere the truth they most need to see, but not…
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Unveiling the Portrait
Describe a story about a character who discovers a forgotten portrait in an attic that reveals an unsettling truth about…
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Echoes from the Silence
Craft a story about a journalist venturing into a quiet small town only to discover an old unsolved mystery under…
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Web of Deceivance
Develop a thrilling narrative of a travel reporter unearthing dark secrets behind a popular tourist destination.
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Unseen Guardians
Write a gripping scenario where a journalist investigating city corruption starts receiving anonymous tips from an unknown source.
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The Hidden Truth
Write a satirical piece about an undercover reporter who stumbles upon a secret within the overpriced, over-hyped world of avocado…
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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…
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Master of Deception
Create an elegant, multi-layered hoax that tricks even the most clinical investigators.
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Sunlight’s Lethality
Write an account of a vampire who dares to walk in daylight, despite the lethal consequences.
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Gandhi’s Glasses
Swap places with Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2nd, 1869, and write an introspective piece about what the…
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Lost in Translation
Write a story where your villain’s actions are misinterpreted, leading to their villainous reputation.
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Transmutation Terror
You’re a scientist who has just confirmed your worst fear: the virus causing rapid cases of vampirism across the globe…
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Dream Journey
Write about a person experiencing vivid, eerie dreams that appear to transport them to an unknown nightmare realm.
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Clown Therapy Gone Wrong
New therapy using clowns to help people overcome their fears backfires dramatically.
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Indeed, Not Your Average Potion
A wizard has accidentally created the world’s most potent truth serum which inadvertently reveals too many personal details about others.…
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Unholy Matrimony
Write a tale about a mortal unknowingly marrying a vampire, only to discover a dreadful secret.
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Curse of the Abandoned Mansion
Write a story about a group of friends who dare to explore an old, abandoned mansion in their town that’s…
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Midnight Confessions
An anonymous romance flourishes between a human and a vampire online, unbeknownst to their species differences.
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Slow Burn Descent
Write a story where the characters’ reality slowly begins to unravel and they are the only ones who seem to…
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Possession in the Family Portrait
Imagine a sinister spirit imprinted on a cherished family keepsake causing strange occurrences in your house.
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Vanished Specter
Touch upon a ghost who has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind a puzzled human familiar.
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Vanished Without a Trace
Create a scenario where a well-known public figure disappears under mysterious circumstances.
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Photograph in the Wrong Hands
Craft a story where a harmless photograph gets a character framed for a crime.
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Ensnared in Conspiracy
Develop a narrative where a young, naive character is unknowingly framed for a complex conspiracy plot.
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Ghostly Encounter
Write a narrative where the main character unknowingly communicates with a ghost, only realizing it in the startling finale.
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Haunted School Mystery
You discover a long-hidden secret about your middle school – it’s haunted. Write a story about how you solve the…
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The Lost Heritage
Explore the journey of a teen who discovers a hidden or forgotten aspect of their family’s past.
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Thanksgiving Under the Magic Cloak
Write a story about a magical Thanksgiving dinner where an invisibility cloak brings forth unforeseen circumstances.
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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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Bloodline Secrets
Write about a family of vampires who have managed to keep their identity secret for centuries, until a curious teenager…
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Gaslighting Game
Write a narrative where your character elaborately describes instances of being gaslighted into disbelieving their own reality.
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Truth and Secret Identities
Explore the ethical dilemma of a superhero having to hide their true identity from their loved ones.
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Money Trail
Write about a forensic accountant who deciphers a code to crack open an international crime syndicate.
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Historical Injustice
Base a legal argument on a real historical event where justice was not rightly served.
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Secrets Between Friends
Write a story about lifelong friends whose relationship is tested when one reveals a deep, dark secret.
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Redemption Resides
Write about a haunted house where spirits can only rest once their unjust deeds are acknowledged and avenged.
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Uncovered Lies
Your character is living a comfortable life when they discover it’s rooted in deception.
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The Twisted Portrait
Write a story about an artist who paints grotesque interpretations of the people they paint, not knowing why or how.
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Unmasking The Easter Bunny
Recount how you felt when you discovered the truth about the Easter Bunny.
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Hidden Identities
Come up with a dramatic tale of a protagonist living a double life and the moment the truth risks coming…
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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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Inconspicuous Overlord
Envision a world where a supremely powerful invisible entity rules without the knowledge of its subjects.
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The Familiar Stranger
In a small town, a local is found murdered and the prime suspect is a stranger who swears he’s never…
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The Mute Confession
Write about a murder mystery where the only witness to the crime is a mute bystander.
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Paradise’s Dark Secret
As a survivor of a shipwreck washed ashore a beautiful yet uninhabited island, discover the horrifying reason why all its…
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The Unknown Letter
A character receives an anonymous letter that leads them on a mysterious journey.
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Running Clockwork
Following the theft of a priceless antique clock from a museum, your detective hero must race against time to recover…
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Crime in the Concerto
A world-renowned violinist is found dead in the middle of a performance. Your protagonist detective must uncover what led to…
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Enigma at the Manor
A wealthy man mysteriously disappears during a party at his estate, and everyone is a suspect.