Over 180 "Science Fiction & Fantasy" Writing Prompts
The Dream Thief's Discovery
Describe a world where dreams can be recorded, shared, and even sold. Your main character is a dream thief, someone who illegally extracts and sells high-demand dreams. One night, they steal a dream that reveals more about the universe than humanity was ever meant to know.
The Desert Star Gateway
After decoding a strange signal from a distant galaxy, a group of astronomers is shocked to find that it contains detailed instructions for building an intergalactic gateway. Write about what happens when they decide to construct it in a remote desert.
The Summoner's StarBridge Game
Every century, the disparate clans of the Nebula Archipelago send their champions to compete in a celestial tournament, battling not just for honor, but for control of the StarBridge, a cosmic portal that grants unimaginable power. Write from the perspective of a young, inexperienced summoner who uncovers an old, sentient board game that trains them for the upcoming tournament.
The Afterlife Lost and Found
In a bustling modern city, a peculiar store sells items people have left behind in the afterlife, but all items come with hidden effects. When a young man unknowingly buys his deceased mother’s diary, strange occurrences lead him to unravel secrets that could alter the living world and the spectral plane.
The Engineered Exoplanet
You are the youngest crew member on a space station orbiting a newly discovered exoplanet. Anomalies in the planet's atmosphere suggest it may be artificially controlled. Investigate the planet's secrets and the implications it holds for your crew and humanity.
The Unchosen Child
Imagine a world in which people are able to customize their children before they are born, selecting traits like intelligence, appearance, and talents. Follow a family who chose to leave their child's traits to nature, and explore how the child navigates this highly engineered society.
The Game Behind the World
Write a tale set in a dystopian future where an AI supervises humanity through a continuous, global role-playing game. Every human must role-play assigned characters with specific quests and goals, unaware that their compliance influences real-world consequences. Your protagonist begins to see the underlying truth and aims to disrupt the narrative.
The Criminal's Borrowed Shadow
In a city where people's shadows are bought and sold, your protagonist discovers they now possess the shadow of the city's most feared criminal. Write about their journey to either return it to its rightful owner or use it to uncover hidden secrets.
The Rebel Who Chose Age
In a society that has achieved immortality through highly advanced technology, explore the life of a young rebel who wants to experience natural aging and death. Delve into their struggle against societal norms and their journey to find likeminded individuals.
Ghost Ships at Full Moon
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.