Teen and YA writing prompts, page 13

Write about a group of high school friends who create a time capsule on their first day of freshman year and vow to open it on graduation day. Narrate what each character believes will be in the capsule and how their lives have changed by the time they retrieve it.

A timid teenager discovers an antique mirror in her grandmother's attic that allows her to step into different historical eras. She becomes embroiled in a quest to retrieve an ancient magical artifact essential for preventing a catastrophic event visible only through the mirror's reflection.

In a bustling medieval market, a young apprentice discovers a mysterious map tucked inside an ancient scroll. The map points to a forgotten part of the kingdom, rumored to hold a powerful artifact. Write about the journey the apprentice embarks on to uncover the truth behind the artifact, facing bandits, mythical creatures, and royal conspiracies along the way.

During the tumultuous era of the 1960s in America, a teen becomes intensely involved in the space race. Inspired by the scientific developments, they begin constructing their own amateur rocket. Detail their innovative journey amidst the backdrop of political and social change, including friendships that help bridge racial divides.

Imagine a tale set during the American Civil War, focusing on two teenage siblings separated by their allegiances. Explore how they maintain their bond through secret letters, sharing fears, hopes, and the impact of war on their personal lives.

In a kingdom where dreams predict the future, a teenage orphan with the rare ability to manipulate dreams must protect a prince from dream-assassins. As she delves deeper into the dreamscape, she uncovers secrets that might either save the kingdom or start a war.

Imagine a future where every teenager must undergo a virtual reality test that determines their career path based on their skills and interests. You're sent into a simulation expected to last only an hour, but something goes wrong, and you're trapped inside. Narrate your journey of survival and self-discovery within a world that bends the rules of reality.

Set during the Civil War, a group of teenage friends from a small southern town secretly join the underground railroad efforts. Write about their daring missions, close calls with authorities, their internal conflicts, and how their relationships evolve as they navigate the perils of helping runaway slaves.

Write about a group of teenagers who are chosen to be part of the first human settlement on Mars. Each has a crucial role and must work together to overcome unexpected challenges on the red planet. Explore their dynamics, the personal growth each undergoes, and how they plan to establish the first successful colony off Earth.

After receiving a mysterious scholarship to an elite academy, a teen finds out that all the students are descendants of mythical creatures and must choose whether to embrace their own hidden legacy or to fight against it.