Over 180 "Science Fiction & Fantasy" Writing Prompts

A scientist invents a device that allows people to transfer their consciousness into machines, promising immortality. As people begin to abandon their human bodies, societal structures start collapsing. Explore the new world through the eyes of a person who refuses to undergo the transformation.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction

Construct a tale about a librarian who stumbles upon a secret section in the library that houses books affecting the reality around them. One particular book allows them to alter aspects of the past — delve into their experiments with history and the consequences of these changes on the present.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy

In a world where memories can be transferred as easily as files, a young technician discovers a memory that doesn't belong to any known individual. As they delve into this mystery, they begin to uncover a vast conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of society.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

Every city bus is a portal to another dimension, but only the bus drivers know the secret routes. When a regular commuter accidentally stays aboard for the last stop, they find themselves in a world eerily similar to their own but plagued by supernatural occurrences. Now, they must navigate this parallel city to find a way back home.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Urban Fantasy

Urban myths are not myths at all but the secrets of the city guarded by a dedicated guild. A new recruit has just joined the ranks, eager to protect their city’s secrets. However, they begin to question whether some secrets are more harmful than protective.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Urban Fantasy

On a remote outpost at the edge of the known universe, the crew discovers a signal indicating they are not only being watched, but judged by a vastly superior intelligence. How do they respond to the realization that their every action might influence an advanced alien civilization's decision to make contact?

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Space & New Horizons

In a kingdom where shadows whisper secrets, a young farmer’s son is haunted by the shadow of an ancestor who prophesies the end of the monarchy. How does he use this knowledge, and what are the consequences of a commoner holding the power to topple kings?

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Magic & Fantasy Fiction

In a bustling city where magical graffiti murals have the power to heal or harm, an underground artist discovers a series of enchanted spray cans that grant extraordinary powers to their creations. However, a shadowy organization is on the hunt for these cans. The artist must decide whether to use these powers for personal gain or to protect the city from a hidden threat.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Urban Fantasy

The first successful time machine has been built, but instead of traveling through time, it transports people into parallel universes. Write about a person who jumps through universes to find the version of their life where they made different choices, only to realize the consequences each choice brings.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

Imagine a world where magic and technology blend through role-playing games. Each time a person plays, they can carry one skill or item back into the real world for a day. Write a tale about a down-on-their-luck barista who becomes a hero by cleverly using items from their night's game to thwart a robbery.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games

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