Over 20 "Magic & Fantasy Fiction" Writing Prompts

In a world where magical abilities are inherited, your protagonist is the first in their family to awaken a rare and possibly dangerous form of magic. They must decide whether to harness this power to benefit humanity or hide it to protect themselves from those who hunt the magically gifted.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

Craft a story about two rival magicians who are forced to unite against a common enemy threatening their realm. Throughout their journey, they discover that the true magic lies not within their spells, but in their unlikely friendship and the combined strength it brings.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

Every century, the floating islands in the sky align, creating a bridge to a mysterious, unexplored island filled with ancient magic. Write about the eclectic group of explorers who set foot on the island, only to find that the magic affects each of them in peculiar, personal ways.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

In a realm where every person must choose their magical allegiance to an element on their sixteenth birthday, your protagonist breaks tradition by refusing to choose. Explore their adventures as they discover a hidden fifth element that could balance or destroy the known world.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

Every century, the enchanted forest of Nalevia chooses a human to serve as its guardian. This time, an unlikely hero, a librarian who’s afraid of adventure, is chosen. With only a talking fox as a guide, they must learn the secrets of the forest and prevent its magic from falling into the wrong hands.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

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

Create a tale centered around a magical artifact that has maintained peace in the kingdom for generations. However, on the coronation day of a new young ruler, the artifact is stolen. The ruler must embark on a quest to retrieve it, learning about their kingdom's real history along the way.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

The Night Bazaar in Eldoria offers anything you can dream of – for a price. Magic runs rampant, and bargains are bound by blood. A rogue sorceress teams up with a deceitful merchant to find a legendary artifact that can break any contract, but each has their own hidden agenda.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

Write a story about an ancient library that appears only to those who are worthy. Its books offer unprecedented knowledge and spells. When a streetwise orphan stumbles upon it, they're drawn into a centuries-old battle between magical factions, all vying for control of the library’s secrets.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

In a city where people's shadows are bought and sold, your protagonist discovers they now possess the shadow of the city's most feared criminal. Write about their journey to either return it to its rightful owner or use it to uncover hidden secrets.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

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