Features
Pricing
Blog
Fun Resources
Name Generator
Plot Generator
Title Generator
Writing Prompts
Become an Author
Become a Reader
Sign in
Browse
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Action Thrillers
Crime Thrillers
Legal Thrillers
Political Thrillers
Spy Thrillers
Military Suspense
Horror
Dystopian
Paranormal Thrillers
Historical Fiction
World War 2
World War 1
United States
20th Century
19th Century
18th Century
American Revolution
Civil War
Ancient Americas
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
British
Regency
European
Asian
African
Americas
Australian & Oceanian
Medieval
Biographical
Christian Fiction
Romance
Historical Romance
Contemporary
Erotic
LGBTQ+
Paranormal Romance
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
Detective Fiction
Multicultural Fiction
Police Stories
Women Detectives
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities
Magic & Fantasy Fiction
Urban Fantasy
High Tech Fiction
Science Fiction
Space & New Horizons
Role-Playing Games
Supernatural & Paranormal
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Romance
Literary
Short Stories
American
Fantasy
Urban
Religious
Non-Fiction
Art, Architecture, & Photography
Astrology, Divination & Tarot
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Investing
Cooking, Food & Wine
Crafts & Hobbies
Current Affairs & Politics
Diet, Health, & Fitness
Education & Reference
Engineering
History
Home & Garden
Humor
Music, Film, & Performing Arts
Nature
New Age & Alternative Beliefs
Parenting & Family
Pets
Philosophy
Politics & Political Science
Religion
Role Playing & Fantasy Games
Science
Computers & Technology
Self-Help & Relationships
Social Sciences
Sports
Study Aids & Text Prep
True Crime
Travel
Weddings
Women's Studies
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Baby-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure
Mystery & Thrillers
Sci-Fi
Life & Relationships
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age
Drama
Browse Prompt Categories
Writing Prompts
>
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Over 180 "Science Fiction & Fantasy" Writing Prompts
In your story, every city block has its own guardian spirit, and residents must negotiate with them for everything from parking spaces to noise complaints. Your protagonist, a skeptical real estate agent who never believed in such tales, starts seeing the spirits after unwittingly signing a lease on a haunted apartment.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Urban Fantasy
In a futuristic city, the rich and powerful live high above in the skies, while the poor are relegated to the shadows beneath. When an underground mechanic stumbles upon an old, decommissioned robot that possesses knowledge of the city’s original egalitarian blueprint, they embark on a dangerous mission to restore balance.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
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
Write a story set in a world where role-playing games are not just for fun, but are mandated by the government once a year as a means to assign professions and social standings based on players' performances. Describe your protagonist's preparation and the unexpected alliances and betrayals they encounter during their game.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games
Humans have started terraforming Mars, but an ancient, dormant Martian technology awakens, recognizing the terraformers as threats. A historian specializing in Martian civilization is sent to negotiate peace, discovering deeply held secrets about both the technology and the true history of Mars that could change the future of both planets.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction
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?
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities
An ancient and revered tabletop game holds the secret to actual magic. You, a novice player, accidentally trigger this power during a game night and summon a legendary warrior into your living room. Write about your adventures together as you try to send them back to their realm.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Role-Playing Games
The first human is born with the ability to see both past and future ghosts—spirits of those who have died and those who are yet to be born. Explore the implications of this ability on society, personal relationships, and the individual's own sanity as they grapple with knowledge no one else possesses.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Humanity's first experimental jump through a newly discovered wormhole goes awry, stranding a group of scientists in a distant part of the universe with no immediate way back. Detail their survival and the alien societies they encounter as they seek a way to return home.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Space & New Horizons
In a world reliant on advanced technology to control the climate and keep natural disasters at bay, a catastrophic failure causes the system to break down. Describe the chaos that ensues and the group of engineers who must venture into dangerous conditions to restore order.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction
Previous
1
6
7
8
9
10
18
Next
Tell your story ✍️📚
Captivate readers 😍
Start earning 💸🤑💳
Tell your story ✍️📚
with Chapterly.
Start your free trial
Get 2 weeks free, then pay as little as $9.99/mo. No commitments. Cancel anytime.