31+ ‘Underdog’ Writing Prompts
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Underdog Resistance
Write about a small group of individuals who successfully rebel against the undead domination.
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Underdog to Savior
Tell the story of a superhero who starts as the underdog, everyone in society belittles, only to later emerge as the most critical savior.
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Unexpected Victory
Write about a highly anticipated competition where the underdog triumphs, but the victory feels hollow.
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Unlikely Heroes
Create a story about an underdog who rises to complete a mission critical to the Rebellion’s success.
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Unexpected Outcomes
Pen a narrative where the underdog assumes victory is impossible, only to end up triumphing in an unexpected way.
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Triumph Over Giants
Compose a narrative where an underdog character confronts figures of power to bring about justice.
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The Comedic Heist
Tell a story of a group of underdog thieves planning and executing a risky heist, while also dealing with hilariously unexpected mishaps.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against them.
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From Loss to Victory
Write a story about a team that constantly loses but finally wins a game against all odds.
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The Underdog Story
Write a story about a team considered the underdogs in a sports tournament who end up surprising everyone.
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Brokering Peace
Create a critical scenario where a major conflict between two powerful alliances can only be resolved by an insignificant third party.
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Underdog Character
Discuss a character from literature who is often overlooked, but whom you believe deserves more attention.
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The Unlikely Hero
The least likely character, someone everyone overlooks or underestimates, saves the day.
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Overcoming the Impossible
Write a story about an underdog character who manages to triumph over insurmountable odds.
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Humbled Hercules
Craft a narrative where instead of a muscular demi-god, Hercules is a frail, geeky boy dealing with his twelve Herculean tasks.
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Success is Subjective
Draft a story about an author whose flash fiction piece was rejected by multiple publishers but reluctantly gains popularity after publishing it on a humble blog.
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Underdog Stories
Write a personal story where you or someone you know played the role of an underdog, similar to the March Madness tournament.
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The Unlikely Hero
Pen a character who is wholly unprepared and ill-equipped for the zombie apocalypse, yet becomes a surprising asset to the group.
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The Underdog’s Journey
Chronicle a character’s journey from being an underdog to a successful individual.
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High Stake Competition
The protagonist must win an intense, high-stakes competition that they are grossly unprepared for.
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Creating the Antihero
Write a story about a character who possesses traits typically deemed as negative yet is still likable and relatable.
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Rise of the Underdogs
Pen a gripping tale where the underestimated become the champions of a seemingly lost cause.
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Underdog Prodigy
Create a narrative around a team or individual who is initially underestimated but rises to success in their sport.
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Underdog Story
Write about a time when you or a team you were part of defied expectations to achieve a sports victory.
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From Zero to Hero
Create a narrative where an underdog athlete or team defied all odds to achieve success.
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Reversal of Fortune
Pen a narrative where the underdog triumphs, despite all odds, dramatically in the end.
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Reversing Fortune
In a single day, your character, an underdog accustomed to struggles, wins the lottery.
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Unexpected Hero
Write about a seemingly insignificant character who, in the story’s climax, becomes the unlikely hero.
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Crises of Cuisine
Write a humorous play about a first time student chef trying to prepare a five-course meal for demanding restaurant critics.
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The Underdog Story
Write about an underdog in sports or games, they can be real or fictional, and their journey to victory.
