Over 161 "Teen and YA Fiction" Writing Prompts
Imagine a hidden academy located on a floating island, accessible only by those who can control the wind. A young apprentice struggles to master this ability to join an elite group of sky warriors. Detail their trials and the friendships they form along the way.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure
In a future society where memories can be bought and sold, a group of teens discovers that significant historical events have been erased from everyone’s memories to keep the society under control. They embark on a quest to uncover the true past, with only a mysterious, ancient diary as their guide.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Sci-Fi
Create a tale set in a high school where the students are descendants of mythical creatures, hiding in plain sight. The main character, unaware of their own heritage, accidentally unleashes their powers during a school talent show, revealing their true identity.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Imagine a teenager who dreams of becoming a filmmaker. For their final school project, they decide to document the stories of their classmates, only to unravel deep personal conflicts and secrets. Through the lens, they capture their own coming of age story.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
In a world where people are born with the ability to manipulate elements—but only one per person—five teenagers discover they are anomalies with the power to control all five elements. Tasked with maintaining balance, they must unite and master their abilities to thwart a rising evil power before it engulfs their divided world.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure
After discovering an old diary in the attic of their new home, a teenager uncovers secrets about a past resident that mirror their own life in eerie ways. They decide to solve a mystery that's been lost to time, learning about history, their family, and themselves.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
The night of the high school's big football game, the star player mysteriously disappears. One shy student who knows a secret about the player’s past finds themselves tangled in the investigation. As they delve deeper, they discover that nothing and no one is as it seems.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers
A young athlete is set to break a long-standing school record, but an unexpected injury puts their future in jeopardy. Struggling with the possibility of never playing again, they find solace and new opportunities in mentoring a troubled teammate.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
At the annual summer carnival, the main attraction is a legendary magician rumored to possess real magical powers. One teen notices that after each show, someone in the audience goes missing. Teaming up with a curious newcomer in town, they investigate the connection between the magician's illusions and the disappearances, uncovering a dangerous secret.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers
Imagine your protagonist wakes up with a mysterious key in their pocket and no memory of the night before. The only clue is a cryptic note that reads, "Unlock the truth." Describe their journey to piece together the events of the previous night and discover what the key opens.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers
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