49+ ‘Undead’ Writing Prompts
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Terrifying Evolution
Imagine a world where the zombie virus has evolved to the point where zombies can think, feel, plan and co-operate.
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Survival Adaptation
Write a story about a group of survivors who develop unique physical mutations to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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Unearthing Forgotten Loves
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, write about a zombie who stumbles upon his/her/their old diary, reviving forgotten feelings and memories.
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Slavic Scenario
Write a narrative centered around a Strigoi, a nocturnal vampire in Romanian culture, stirring up fear in a remote Eastern…
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Sorrow of the Undead
Write about a vampire who begins to experience regret for the things he can never have – a normal life,…
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Underdog Resistance
Write about a small group of individuals who successfully rebel against the undead domination.
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Deciphering the Unseen Society
Craft a story about a hidden civilization of survivors in a zombie apocalypse.
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Feudal Undead
Write about a vampire kingdom set in a medieval era where allegiances and enmities are as old as time itself.
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Hunter Turned Prey
Pen a tale about a renowned exterminator who suddenly finds themselves ambushed by zombies.
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Scarcity and Survival
Tell the story of scarcity and resource management in a long-term zombie apocalypse.
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The Undead Knocking
Describe your feelings and reactions when you find a coworker or a close neighbor transformed into a zombie on your…
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Zombie Deterrence Tactics
Describe unique solutions your characters invent to repel or evade zombies.
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Love Rekindled Among The Undead
Write about two vampires who, centuries after being turned, find each other and rekindle a lost human love.
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Witch of the Wasted Woods
Explore a tale about a witch who uses her necromantic powers to rule over a forest of undead creatures.
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Eternal Shadows
Ponder on a disaster that has transformed the world’s population into shadowy undead figures.
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A Ghoul’s Awakening
Write a story focused on an undead individual, newly awakened and trying to redefine their existence.
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Zombie Rights Activists
Write a story from the perspective of a zombie rights activist working to change public opinion and establish laws to…
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Gardens of the Undead
Describe a world where zombies aren’t just tolerated but play an essential role in advancing life and growth.
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The Hunted Becomes the Hunter
Turn the tables and write about a uniquely skilled main character who starts hunting zombies.
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Last Stand
Your main character finds themselves barricaded alone in an abandoned building with the undead right outside.
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Zombie Whispers
Write a scene where your protagonists start hearing rumors and whispers of the approaching undead horde.
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Fairytale Reimagined Apocalypse
Rewrite a classic fairytale with a twist: it takes place during a zombie apocalypse.
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Mythical Creatures Meet Zombies
Imagine a world where mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons and mermaids exist and suddenly a zombie apocalypse hits.
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Operation Undead Storm
Write about an elite military unit tasked with the mission to infiltrate a city overrun by zombies.
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The Blood Bond
Write a story about a human who is unknowingly betrothed to a vampire in a arranged marriage scenario.
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Undead Office Shenanigans
Imagine an employee at a paper company discovering the company’s top salesperson is actually a zombie.
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Isolation Tactics
Write from the viewpoint of a character fortifying their home against the zombie horde, all while dealing with the isolation…
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Alone with the Dead
Document the daily life of a survivor living in complete solitude during a zombie apocalypse.
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Zombie Pet Rescue
Describe a situation where you find an adorable pet stranded amidst the zombies and you are determined to save it.
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Empathy Amidst Apocalypse
Write a narrative where a human survivor experiences unexpected empathy towards the undead.
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Haunted Artifact
Write about an artifact that, when used correctly, can open a portal to the realm of the undead or the…
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Shadows in the Playground
Write a story where a playground by day turns into the playground of the undead by night.
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Surrounded by the Undead
Illustrate a scene where a character is stalked and cornered by a horde of zombies.
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Deaths Do Us Part
A couple find a forbidden love beyond mortal bounds, despite constant paranormal dangers.
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Pyramids and the Undead
Set a zombie apocalypse in ancient Egypt, where the consternation meets cultural mores of the afterlife.
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Mirror of Secrets
Write a story about a magical mirror that reveals a surprising truth about the main character.
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Choice of the Undead
Write about a person who willingly decided to become a zombie, believing they’d be part of the inevitable majority, only…
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Salvaging Humanity
Write a story where the protagonist, amidst the zombie apocalypse, discovers the true meaning of being human.
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Ancient Curse
Weave a story about an ancient curse that mysteriously triggers a zombie apocalypse in the modern world.
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Zombie Apocalypse Western
In a post-apocalyptic western town, a gunslinger is the town’s only hope against a hoard of uncanny outlaws – who…
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Endless Hauntings
Write about a haunted house that seems to produce a never-ending series of specters.
