Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Craft a story centered on an old, dilapidated hospital scheduled for demolition. A group of urban explorers goes in for one final look and stumbles upon a wing that isn't supposed to exist, encountering patients that time forgot.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Horror

Craft an article focusing on the therapeutic benefits of participating in role-playing and fantasy games. Include case studies, expert opinions, and personal narratives to highlight how these games can aid in problem-solving, empathy development, and mental health.

Non-Fiction
Role Playing & Fantasy Games

Imagine you are writing a pet owner's manual for an exotic animal most people wouldn't consider as a pet. Detail the special care, unusual habits, and the joys and challenges such a pet might bring.

Non-Fiction
Pets

Set your story in Australia during the early 20th century, focusing on the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Follow a character who is an engineer from England brought over to oversee the project, detailing the technological challenges, the interactions with the local workforce, and personal conflicts arising from cultural differences.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian

Create a horror story set on a space station where the crew members begin to disappear one by one. The remaining crew discovers that the station is moving into an uncharted area of space that affects human perception and reality.

Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Horror

In a world where music holds the power to control the elements, a young prodigy discovers a forbidden melody that could unravel the fabric of reality. As they delve deeper into its origins, they must decide whether to protect their people or empower them with this dangerous knowledge.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

In a future where every citizen is assigned a robot companion at birth, write from the perspective of a robot who develops emotions and begins to question the ethical implications of their society's dependence on artificial beings.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

Write a story from the perspective of a loyal servant in the household of a famous historical figure. Explore the intimate moments of daily life, challenges, and the secrets they may have witnessed about this figure, grounding your narrative in a significant historical event.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical

In a dystopian society, every citizen's role is determined by their DNA. Your main character, who was always told they had the DNA of a low-level technician, accidentally discovers they possess the rarest gene, capable of unpredictable powers. What happens next?

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction

As a member of the Maya civilization, you are an apprentice to a famous astronomer during a period of intense solar activity. Write about the implications this celestial phenomenon has on your society, particularly focusing on the religious, social, and architectural innovations that emerge as a result.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas

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