23+ ‘Violence’ Writing Prompts
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Path of the Pacifist
Tell the story of a courageous protagonist whose weapon is not a sword or a gun but his pacifism.
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Warlock Warrior
In a land torn apart by war, you are a solitary warlock looking for peace amidst the chaos.
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Video Game Controversies
Write about a controversy in the gaming world that sparked your interest or concern.
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The Morality of Immortality
Write about a vampire who begins to question the morality of his immortal existence and the actions he’s taken to…
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Audience Response
Choose a scene of violence already written and rewrite it, aiming for a specific emotional response from the audience.
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Power of Implied Violence
Write about a situation where violence is imminent, but not yet occurred. Paint the fear and tension without physical actions.
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Violent Aftermath
Describe the aftermath of a violent event from the perspective of the protagonist.
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Censoring The Grisly
Show an act of violence from the perspective of an unwitting witness, without revealing the explicit details.
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The Unsettling Town of Salem
Write a chilling short story derived from the events of the Salem Witch Trials.
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Martian Utopia
Imagine a future where Earth has successfully colonized Mars and society has been perfected. Write about a day in this…
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Gunslingin’ Showdown
Write about a notorious gunslinger’s life, leading up to their final showdown in an Old West town.
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Undercover Intrigue
Imagine yourself as an undercover police officer infiltrating a powerful Mafia family.
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Gandhi’s Glasses
Swap places with Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2nd, 1869, and write an introspective piece about what the…
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Love in the Time of Zombies
Narrate a Forbidden love story, blooming from contradictions, during an ongoing zombie apocalypse.
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Gandhi’s Inner Struggle
Imagine a day in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, contemplating the political and personal dilemmas facing him at a crucial…
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Snapshots of the Civil War
Write from the perspective of a war photographer during the American Civil War.
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The Innocent Sculpted by War
Write a story about a child growing up in a war-ravaged country and how these violent circumstances shape their worldview.
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Zombie Eden
Imagine that there are pockets of the world where zombies and humans coexist peacefully.
