Over 20 "Alternate Realities" Writing Prompts
In a reality where dreams are tangible and can be recorded, bought, and sold, follow a "Dream Detective" tasked with solving a mystery involving a series of shared dreams that predict real-world events. Explore the implications of shared subconscious experiences on privacy and personal autonomy.
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In an alternate reality where artistic ability is the currency, explore the rise of a young painter who discovers a black market that deals in stolen "inspiration." What ethical lines are crossed to achieve fame and wealth?
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In a society where every individual’s lifespan is predetermined and publicly known, explore the life of a person who discovers they have just one year left to live. Uncover the choices they make when faced with the ticking clock of a visibly displayed digital countdown, influencing their every relationship and decision.
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Create a world where parallel realities intersect at random intervals and locations, allowing people, objects, and elements of nature to slip through. Detail the life of a person who is part of an agency tasked with managing these intersections and keeping the balance between the worlds.
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Write about a society that has developed a technology allowing its citizens to exchange their troubles with someone else. Follow the story of two strangers who decide to swap lives for a week.
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Envision a world where climate change has been reversed through the rediscovery of a lost technology from ancient civilizations. Detail the journey of an archaeologist who must navigate political and environmental challenges to deploy this technology worldwide.
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In a universe where parallel lives can be accessed through mirrors, your protagonist accidentally switches places with their mirror-self. Explore how they adapt to a life where everything looks familiar but is fundamentally different, and their journey to return to their original world.
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Develop a story about a distant planet where the inhabitants have the ability to manipulate the elements of classical alchemy (earth, air, fire, water). The protagonist, an outcast, discovers a new element that threatens to disrupt the balance of power. Explore their journey as they decide whether to hide their discovery or use it to change their world forever.
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Imagine a reality where dreams are actually glimpses into what could have been in alternate universes. Describe a character who starts to live more in their dreams than in their waking life, trying to change one choice they regret.
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Imagine a world where people age backwards. The story begins on the day the protagonist, who looks only eight years old, is celebrating their 80th birthday with a lifetime of knowledge and memories. Explore their final days as they grow younger and how society treats their diminishing wisdom and maturity.
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