139+ ‘Uncertainty’ Writing Prompts
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The Time Room’s Twist
Write a narrative where you stumble upon the Time-Turners from the Time Room and have an opportunity to revisit any moment from past or future.
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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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Untold Prophecy
A prophecy is revealed, consequently distressing one of the characters as they grapple with their fate.
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New Order
Visualize becoming the leader of a group in The Walking Dead world. How would you manage things differently?
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Taste of the Fade
Imagine a character walking through the Eluvian and experiencing the bizarre occurrences of the Fade.
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Uncertainty in Faith
Write a confession from your character questioning if Andraste is truly holy, or if she was just an influential leader.
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Mage Discrimination
Create a debate centered around mage discrimination in Thedas and its impact on the larger society.
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The Last Starship
What happens when the last functioning starship faces imminent danger from an unknown force?
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Roots of Doubt
Create a reflective narrative about the first time you can remember experiencing self-doubt.
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Positive Spin on Change
Write about an uncertain situation in your life currently, then try to visualize and write about the best possible outcome.
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The Age of Retirement
Describe your experiences as you transitioned into retirement.
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Questioning Beliefs
Write about a time when your spiritual beliefs were challenged or questioned by an event or a person.
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Room of One’s Own
Describe the room that represents your self-image. Details could include furniture, colors, room size, and even the view from the window.
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Grappling with the Groundless
Describe a situation where you felt lost or aimless and examine the actions you took to find clarity.
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Navigating Uncertainty
Write about a situation of uncertainty you are currently facing and your reactions towards it.
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Unraveling Uncertainty
Write about a specific situation that has caused you anxiety, detailing the uncertainties that made you anxious.
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Future Forecasting
Imagine an upcoming event in your life and write about any possible scenarios that make you feel anxious.
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Forgotten Homefronts
Write a story about the families left behind during wartime and their efforts to keep hope alive.
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Tavern Talk in the Middle Ages
Write a story centered around a Tavern in the middle ages during times of plague.
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The Case of the Missing Heirloom
Imagine you are a world-renowned detective tasked with finding a stolen family heirloom.
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Mystery of the Lost Hour
Your protagonist wakes up to find an entire hour has disappeared from their memory.
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Blizzard Bound
A historical fiction about people stranded in a locomotive during a fierce snowstorm in the 1800s.
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Smoke and Mirrors
Write a story about a heist in a city where nothing is as it seems, and trust is a luxury no one can afford.
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Deserted Town
Tell the tale of a group of friends who stumble upon an abandoned town which comes alive with creepy occurrences at night.
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Shadow of the Unknown
Write a story revolving around a character that becomes terrified of darkness after an unknown tragic event.
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Midnight Murmurs
Create a narrative where the protagonist begins to hear voices at midnight that provide eerie predictions.
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‘The Faceless Stalker’
Imagine your main character is being watched and followed by a faceless, unknown entity.
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Universal Choruses
Write a song about a shared human experience, including joys, fears, or vulnerabilities.
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Adventures in Transit
Describe an entire travel experience from the perspective of the journey, not the destination.
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Dialogue in a Dark Room
Create a dialogue between two characters who are in a dark room and cannot see each other.
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Shadowy Companions
Imagine a storyline where the protagonist constantly feels watched, yet finds no one when they look around.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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The Letter from Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to the present you, giving advice or sharing insights.
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First Meetings
Narrate your first meeting with the adopted child or your first memory of being in the new adoptive family.