Over 20 "Supernatural & Paranormal" Writing Prompts
Write a story about a small coastal town where every full moon, the spirits of sailors lost at sea appear as ghostly ships on the horizon. The town's newest resident, a skeptical young scientist, becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the haunting maritime phenomenon.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
You move into an old Victorian house and find a mysterious mirror in the attic that doesn’t reflect reality, but rather the last 24 hours of whoever looks into it. Describe your first week living there as you uncover the mirror's powers and secrets.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Imagine a library that only appears to a person once in their lifetime. In this library, each book contains the untold secrets of one’s ancestors and their dealings with the supernatural. Describe someone’s night in this library and the ancestral secrets they uncover.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Develop a story about a mystical fog that rolls into a coastal town, bringing with it figures from folklore and legend. The townspeople must navigate a series of supernatural events to uncover why the fog has come and how to send back the creatures that came with it.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Imagine a library that allows you to check out haunted books—each containing a trapped spirit with a story to tell. A librarian, who has always avoided these supernatural volumes, must delve into their depths to solve a mystery that threatens the safety of both the living and the dead within the library’s walls.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Every century, on the night of the winter solstice, a small, forgotten gate in the heart of an ancient forest opens to a realm of the dead. You are the first living person to witness this in a hundred years. Narrate what unfolds when you decide to step through the gate.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
In a world where people are born with an animal spirit that can manifest in the physical world, write about a character that strangely, was born without one. Explore their journey of discovering their unique place in a society governed by animalistic strength and prowess.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
You inherit a quaint bookstore that specializes in ancient texts. Among these, you discover a book that is not referenced in any records, filled with unknown symbols and scripts. One night, as you decipher a passage, you unintentionally summon a creature from folklore. Chronicle the ensuing events and your efforts to manage your new, supernatural reality.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Create a tale about a small town where residents regularly hold séances to make decisions. One day, a stranger arrives, warning them of the consequences of constantly disturbing the spirit world. Detail the town's reaction, and the unfolding events that challenge their deeply rooted traditions.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
Envision a character who can interact with paranormal entities but loses a bit of their own life energy each time they do so. Detail their struggles as they try to solve a century-old mystery involving their ancestors, weighing every action against their diminishing lifespan.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
Supernatural & Paranormal
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