Here are some writing prompts, organized by genre:
Fantasy
- A young person discovers that they are the reincarnation of a legendary hero, and must learn to harness their powers and fulfill their destiny.
- A group of friends uncover a conspiracy while on a backpacking trip in a foreign country, and discover that they are the only ones who can stop an ancient evil from being unleashed.
- A young woman becomes embroiled in a dangerous love triangle while working as a spy during a war between two rival kingdoms.
- A person discovers that they have the ability to communicate with animals, and must use their newfound gift to stop a group of poachers from decimating a local animal population.
- A group of college students become trapped in a haunted house while on a weekend getaway, and must find a way to escape before it's too late.
Mystery/Thriller
- A detective is tasked with solving a series of murders that seem to be connected to a mysterious organization.
- A detective must solve a series of seemingly unrelated mysteries, only to discover that they are all connected by a single, sinister force.
- A group of friends uncover a plot to steal a valuable artifact from a museum, and must work together to stop the thieves.
- A person discovers that their entire life has been a lie, and must navigate a new identity while trying to uncover the truth about their past.
- A group of survivors must navigate a zombie apocalypse, fighting for survival and trying to find a way to stop the spread of the virus.
Science Fiction
- A person is sent back in time to prevent a catastrophic event, but must navigate the challenges of living in a different era while trying to complete their mission.
- A group of high school students discover that their school is built on top of a portal to another dimension.
- A young person discovers that they have special powers, but their family wants to keep it a secret.
- A soldier returns home from war to find that their entire community has been taken over by a cult.
- A group of survivors must navigate a post-apocalyptic world while being hunted by a group of ruthless scavengers.
Romance
- A young woman falls in love with a man she meets while on vacation, but must navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship when they return home.
- A group of friends set each other up on blind dates, only to discover that they have a deeper connection than they ever expected.
- A young woman falls for her boss, but must navigate the challenges of a workplace romance.
- A person falls in love with someone they meet online, but must navigate the challenges of building a relationship through virtual communication.
- A young woman must choose between two men who are both vying for her affections.
Drama
- A young woman is chosen to lead her people in a war against a powerful enemy, but must navigate the challenges of being a leader while also trying to protect her loved ones.
- A person who has been living in seclusion for years discovers that their long-lost family member is still alive.
- A group of friends become stranded on a deserted island, and must use their survival skills and resourcefulness to make their way back home.
- A group of survivors must navigate a natural disaster, fighting for survival and trying to find a way to rebuild their lives.
- A young person must navigate the challenges of coming of age while also dealing with family issues and personal struggles.
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