41+ ‘Veil’ Writing Prompts
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Fabled Transformation
Write a fairy tale in verse about a vain noble, who is transformed into an unsightly creature and can only…
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From Rags to Quilts
Write a story about a particular piece of fabric that finds its way into a quilt.
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The Veil of Humanity
Imagine a vampire who desperately tries to retain their humanity despite their monstrous transformation.
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Veil of Halloween
Design a compelling narrative where something magical or unexpected happens on Halloween night.
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Silent Betrayal
A tale of an apparent ally who, in a chilling twist, is revealed to have been a traitor from the…
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Dual Lives’ Consequence
Your superhero has been leading a dual life. Now their secret identity is on the verge of being exposed. What…
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Rediscovering Innocent Joy
Write about a specific event from your childhood that brought you unimaginable joy. How would the child you were then…
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Veil between Two worlds
Write a story about an ethereal bridge that can connect the realm of the living and the dead, only visible…
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Ripping Reality’s Veil
Create a fantasy world that is hidden within our current reality, and describe how people discover it.
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Echoes of the Forgotten
You’ve moved into a centuries-old, seemingly abandoned house, but it appears the previous tenants have never left.
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Crossing the Veil
Write about a character who can communicate with ghosts, but the replies come in cryptic riddles.
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Familial Connection
Write a story in which a ghost hunter is summoned to a case only to realize that the haunting spirit…
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Veil of Geishas
Craft a tale about a geisha in Kyoto’s Gion district who dreams of a different life.
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Piercing the Veil of Metaphor
Write about an inanimate object that played a symbolic role in defining the climax of a dramatic tale.
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A Foggy Easter Morning
A thick, mystifying fog has descended on Easter morning, making everything seem otherworldly. How does this impact the Easter egg…
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The Unseen Follower
Write about someone who senses they are being followed, but every time they turn around, they see nothing.
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Unveiling the Mask
Write a persuasive essay about the necessity (or not) of concealing true feelings to maintain social harmony.
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Beneath the White Veil
Write a short story or a poem about a town hidden beneath a permanent blanket of snow.
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Magic vs Muggles
Write about the potential conflicts and complications that would arise if the wizarding world is revealed to the Muggles.
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Behind the Veil
You are a investigative reporter for the Daily Prophet and you’ve been tipped off about a conspiracy within Azkaban. Explore…
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Veil Between Worlds
Imagine a conversation you could have with a close one who has passed away through the veil located inside the…
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The Ghostly Pen Pal
Imagine if one were to communicate with a friendly ghost through letters; what kind of connections might form?
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Ethereal Love Song
Compose a tale about a love that transcends life and death, a ghost haunting its beloved.
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Unseen Protector
Write about a character who is routinely saved from various mishaps by a protective ghost.
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A Spirit of Compassion
Explore the journey of a spirit of compassion from the Spirit World crossing over into the mortal world.
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Inquisition Leadership
Write about your character becoming the leader of the Inquisition and their first dramatic confrontation.
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Discovering the Veil
Write a story about discovering the Veil, dividing the real world and the Fade, for the first time.
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Veil of Duty
Write about the rigors of Templar training and the weight of duty that positions in the Order demanded.
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Tears in the Veil
Imagine the impact and chaos caused by a sudden tear in the Veil in your city. Describe the day-to-day life…
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The Veil of Superstition
Use local folklore or superstition as the basis for a mysterious crime or event.
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Veil of Memories
Imagine a map woven from memories with the one you lost, and describe your journey through it.
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Unmasked Intentions
Craft a dialogue where two characters say one thing but imply an entirely different thing.
