36+ ‘Unearthing’ Writing Prompts
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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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The Lost Love Letter
Write a story about a love letter from many years ago that suddenly resurfaces on Valentine’s day.
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Darknet Discovery
Write a story about someone who stumbles upon a mysterious hidden world within the Dark Web.
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Lost and Found on Christmas Morning
Write a story about finding a long-lost item while unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.
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Forgotten Kingdom
Create a tale about an adventurer who stumbles upon an ancient and forgotten kingdom.
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Cracking the Code
Detail an average day in the life of a cryptographer who stumbles upon a life-altering secret.
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Forgotten Artifacts
Write about an archaeologist finding a strange artifact underneath a layer of frost and snow.
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Silent Whistles
Create a tale about a whistleblower who divulges secrets to expose a major political scandal but must stay under the…
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2)From Bits to Bliss
Create a story around a couple who found love through a shared interest in an online game.
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Forgotten Spaces
Write about a memorable place from your past that you no longer visit. Resurrect it through vivid descriptions.
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Surrealist Dreams
Write a narrative about a dream you once had – emphasize the ambiguous and irrational elements.
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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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The Island’s Secret Society
Narrate about unearthing an advanced tribe living secretly on the island.
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Message in a Bottle from Another Galaxy
Describe unearthing a mysterious bottle that contains a message from a distant galaxy.
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Lost Letter Discovery
Write about a character who stumbles upon an old, unopened letter that reveals a mysterious family secret.
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Lost Technology
Write a narrative where you are a scavenger on a planet like Jakku, unearthing ancient Star Wars technology.
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The Midnight Excavation
You have been sent on an assignment to gather photos and information about an unexplored medieval dungeon rumored to be…
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The Unknown Letter
A character receives an anonymous letter that leads them on a mysterious journey.
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Unveiling The Lost Relic
Pen a tale about unearthing an ancient magical relic once lost to the world.
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Elven Magic Revival
Write from the perspective of an elven mage rediscovering long-lost secrets of Elven Magic.
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4. Unforgettable Laughter
Write about a time when you laughed so hard that your cheeks hurt or your stomach ached.
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Unearthing Forgotten Traditions
Write a story involving an ancient or less-known holiday tradition, bringing it to life and giving it a modern spin.
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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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Faded Love Letters
Imagine unearthing a batch of old love letters from a previous lifetime and how they rekindle old affections.
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Web of Deceit
Write about an amateur detective in a small town investigating a case about stolen antiques and along the way, unearthing…
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Rooms of the Mind
Imagine your mind as a home with different rooms representing different aspects of your personality, emotions, or memories. Pick a…
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Unexpected Love Letters
Create a story of a character unearthing a collection of love letters addressed to them, penned by an unexpected admirer.
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Innocent Imposter
Write about a protagonist who discovers that someone close to them has been leading a double life.
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Unraveling a Memory
Recount a seemingly insignificant memory from your past that still lingers in your mind. Why do you think it has…
