20+ ‘Virus’ Writing Prompts
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Cure Conundrum
Research an experimental cure for the zombie virus that reactivates portions of the brain.
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Homo Necrosis
Imagine a world where the outbreak never happened, but a virus still transforms the human brain, turning people into “zombies”.
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Miraculous Transformation
Write about a character who prayed fervently during the apocalypse and was subsequently immune to the zombie virus.
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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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Zombie Savior
Construct a narrative where zombies are not the antagonists, but the heroes who save mankind.
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The New Virus
Write about a dystopian future where a new virus has plunged the world into a state of constant fear and precariousness.
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The Erring Healer
Invent a villain who is a scientist, creating a deadly virus to control the overpopulation of Earth.
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The Uninfected Yet Isolated
Describe someone who’s remained untouched by the zombie virus but has been isolated for years.
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Infected Algorithm
Craft a tale about a computer virus that somehow makes the jump from the digital realm to the physical world.
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Peaceful Pandemic
Write about discovering a non-violent strain of the zombie virus and how that changes the world.
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Extraterrestrial Immunity
Imagine a world where humans can only survive in space by being infected with a harmless alien virus. How does this affect humanity?
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Molecule Manipulator
Your superhero is a sentient entity existing at the molecular level – with the power to manipulate its environment from within.
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Race against Time
Write about a scientist who discovers a new strain of a lethal virus and the race to develop a vaccine.
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Pandemic Chaos
Write a story surrounding a deadly infectious disease released unknowingly into a highly populated city.
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The Virus Within
Create a premise where an epidemic emerges but is only transmissible through emotional stress.
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Sanctuary Secrets
Uncover the deep secrets that led to the inception of zombie progression, hence paving the way for a zombie-free future.
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Transmutation Terror
You’re a scientist who has just confirmed your worst fear: the virus causing rapid cases of vampirism across the globe cannot be cured.
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Infection or Immortality
Describe a dystopian future where a virus grants vampirism, positioning it as a discerning chance at immortality amidst a devastating plague.
