197+ ‘Zombie’ Writing Prompts
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Essence Extraction
Imagine a procedure to extract the essence of a person before they become a zombie, to be reinserted once a…
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Cure Conundrum
Research an experimental cure for the zombie virus that reactivates portions of the brain.
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Phantom Memories
Write a tale about a zombie experiencing “phantom memories”, echoes from their past.
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Zombie Hive Mind
Consider a zombie world where there isn’t a singular leader, but a collective zombie consciousness or hive mind.
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Zombie Corporation
Consider a more business-structure hierarchy where there is a CEO-like zombie making decisions, with various tiers of zombies beneath them.
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The Alpha Zombie
Write about a “survival-of-the-fittest” zombie society, driven by an Alpha zombie who leads and dictates the zombies’ actions.
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Zombie Monarchy
Explore the possibility of a royal monarchy, complete with a king, queen, and court, within a zombie apocalypse.
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The Solitary Walker
Sketch a monologue from the viewpoint of a zombie, trying to recollect fragments of forgotten human life.
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Descent into Despair
Write a diary entry of someone who is bitten and is transforming into a zombie.
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Last Humanity Stand
Create a monologue that captures the moment a leader rouses their jaded group to make a stand against the zombie…
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Chronicles of Survival
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a survivalist in a zombie apocalypse.
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Z-Day Confessionals
Craft a monologue spoken by a character who has a harrowing secret connected to the zombie apocalypse.
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Forgotten Knowledge
Create a character who uses forgotten or overlooked skills to survive after the apocalypse.
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Fractured Bonds
Write about a character whose relationships undergo drastic changes due to the zombie apocalypse.
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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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Heavenly Battleground
Consider a world where religious texts predicted the zombie apocalypse and provided ways to combat them.
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Divine Wrath or Injustice
Suppose that people believe a zombie apocalypse is a divine punishment or a test of their faith.
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Sacred Survival
Write a piece where a religious leader takes charge to guide and protect their community during a zombie apocalypse.
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Unexpected Symbiosis
Envision a scenario where the parasite responsible for the zombie outbreak forms a symbiotic relationship with its human host.
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Apex Predators
Write about humans evolving a new set of skills to hunt and kill the zombies, now that they are the…
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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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The Betrayed Leader
Write about a leader who is a secret zombie sympathizer during a zombie apocalypse.
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Zombie Utopia
Imagine that the zombie apocalypse led not to a dismal dystopia, but to a surprising utopia.
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Collapse Chronicles
Illustrate what life is like after the fall of civilization, focusing on day-to-day survival and emotions.
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Question of Justice
Write about a zombie standing trial for their actions while they were under the influence of zombification.
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Zombie Utopia
Write a story about a group of enlightened zombies creating their own utopian community post human extinction.
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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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Zombie Savior
Construct a narrative where zombies are not the antagonists, but the heroes who save mankind.
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Reviving the Heartbeat
Write about a zombie, who, after years of being lifeless is suddenly back with a beating heart.
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Collapse of Order
Write about the initial and rapid disintegration of societal structures during the zombie apocalypse.
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Zombie Gold Rush
Imagine a classic Western tale but instead of miners searching for gold, they’re hunting for a rumor of a cure…
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Survivor Morality
Craft a story that explores the moral choices and ethical dilemmas in a zombie apocalypse.
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Breaking Down the Apocalypse
Write an intricate analysis of the different stages and patterns of a zombie apocalypse.
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Deciphering the Unseen Society
Craft a story about a hidden civilization of survivors in a zombie apocalypse.
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Farmhouse Fortress
Stranded in an isolated farmhouse, your group braves against the zombie onslaught.
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High-Rise Horror
Imagine being trapped in the top floor of a skyscraper as the zombie horde advances floor by floor.
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Humorous Hypotheticals
Create a scene and inject humor into it based on the most unrealistic, bizarre scenarios.
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Unseen Witness
You’re a zombie, endlessly wandering through destroyed remnants of civilization, a silent observer of poignantly human scenes.
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Tantalising Trap
You, as a zombie, are aware of the traps set by human survivors but your primal instincts drive you towards…
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Echoes of the Past
Place yourself in the rotting shoes of a former leader figure, now a zombie, surveying the rubble of the city…
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Realm of Rusting Emotions
Narrate your tale as a zombie, not as a mindless brain-eating creature, but an entity that is cognizant of its…
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Haunting Hunger
Be a zombie, your next meal is in sight but it’s more familiar than you thought. How does the last…
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The Lost Hunter
Create a narrative about a zombie exterminator who loses their memory but retains their hunting instincts.
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Disintegration of Morals
Delve into the transformation of a character who, in order to survive, has to abandon their moral principles.
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Coping Mechanisms
In a post-apocalyptic world, narrate a story about a character who uses humor as a way to cope with the…
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Preserving Humanity
In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, write about a group of survivors who make efforts to preserve art, culture,…
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Survivor’s Guilt
In a world overtaken by zombies, write about a character who survived while their loved ones didn’t.
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Civilization Rebuilt
Write about how humanity rebuilds civilization in the wake of the zombie apocalypse.
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Scarcity and Survival
Tell the story of scarcity and resource management in a long-term zombie apocalypse.
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Childhood Hero
Consider how a child would perceive an everyday person turned zombie slayer as a superhero.
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School in Apocalypse
Describe how education, learning, and school might be transformed in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.
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The Forgotten Playtime
Consider how the onset of a zombie apocalypse might abruptly push a young child into premature adulthood.
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A Refuge in Imagination
Imagine how children in the midst of a zombie apocalypse might create an imaginative, almost fantastical world as a coping…
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Surviving in a Child’s World
Describe how a child would use their unique combination of innocence, imagination, and resourcefulness to survive in a zombie apocalypse.
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Haunted by Choices
Your protagonist is forced to make a life-altering decision that causes others’ deaths.
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Mission: Bunkered Down
Write about the challenge of securing your home or a safe place during the first 24-hours.
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The Undead Knocking
Describe your feelings and reactions when you find a coworker or a close neighbor transformed into a zombie on your…
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Chaos in the Supermarket
Describe your experiences trying to gather supplies in a supermarket during the first few hours of a zombie apocalypse.
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Zombie Deterrence Tactics
Describe unique solutions your characters invent to repel or evade zombies.
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Scavenging Expeditions
Focus on the perilous journey of survivors salvaging supplies in a world overrun by zombies.
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Zombie Survival Sanctuary
Write about the creation and defense of a safe zone during a zombie apocalypse.
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Quest for Knowledge
Write about a situation where survival depends on an instruction manual or a book, but the only existing copy is…
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The Abandoned Pharmacy
Detail a dangerous journey to a pharmacy in search of much-needed medication.
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Vehicle Survival
Describe surviving a zombie apocalypse solely using a vehicle for shelter and transport.
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New Horizons
You find yourself needing to relocate your group to safer grounds in a zombie apocalypse.
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Sustenance in a Wasteland
In a zombie-ridden environment, how does one find, gather, and prepare food?
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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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Last Bastions of Knowledge
Imagine you are tasked with preserving knowledge in a Zombie Apocalypse. What books do you save and why?
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Post-Apocalyptic Culture
How would a zombie apocalypse shape culture and traditions? Write about a post-apocalyptic holiday or festival celebrating survival.
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Hard Choices
Given limited resources in a zombie apocalypse, write about how you’d decide who gets what.
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Zombie Rights Activists
Write a story from the perspective of a zombie rights activist working to change public opinion and establish laws to…
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Gardens of the Undead
Describe a world where zombies aren’t just tolerated but play an essential role in advancing life and growth.
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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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Forgotten Bunkers
In the final stages of the apocalypse, your group stumbles upon an abandoned, reinforced bunker.
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Evolution of Fear
Write about a main character who starts off disregarding the zombie threat, but soon comes to face the gruesome reality.
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Last Stand
Your main character finds themselves barricaded alone in an abandoned building with the undead right outside.
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Zombie Whispers
Write a scene where your protagonists start hearing rumors and whispers of the approaching undead horde.
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Fairytale Reimagined Apocalypse
Rewrite a classic fairytale with a twist: it takes place during a zombie apocalypse.
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Rise of the Zombie Gods
Write a tale where Greek, Roman, Egyptian or any other gods are believed to be the cause of the zombie…
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Folklore Origins of the End
In a routine archaeological expedition, an ancient artifact said to hold a powerful curse is accidentally activated, triggering the zombie…
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Mythical Creatures Meet Zombies
Imagine a world where mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons and mermaids exist and suddenly a zombie apocalypse hits.
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Brotherhood Betrayed
Write about two close soldiers separated through different paths during the zombie apocalypse, only to end up as enemies.
