Teen and YA writing prompts, page 2

Imagine a world where every teen, upon turning 15, must embark on a quest as a rite of passage. Describe the journey of a young protagonist whose quest is to retrieve a rare flower from the highest peak of the treacherous Frostbite Mountains, guarded by a fierce dragon.

A shy teenager finds an old film camera in their attic and starts making short films as a way to express themselves. As their confidence behind the camera grows, they begin using their films to tackle various social issues in their school, gaining unexpected popularity and sparking vital conversations among their peers.

In a bustling high school filled with cliques and rivalries, an anonymous blogger starts posting secrets about the popular crowd. As tensions rise, a shy, observant student decides to uncover the blogger's identity, only to learn more about themselves and the true meaning of friendship.

A small-town high school is turned upside down when a new student arrives, claiming to be from the future. Write about their trials in fitting in, the truths they reveal about their classmates' futures, and how it changes the entire community's perspective on life.

Write about a group of friends who decide to complete a list of challenges the summer before they all go their separate ways. Describe how each challenge changes them and tests their friendship, ultimately revealing deeper truths about growing up.

In a world where everyone receives a unique power on their 16th birthday, your character wakes up to find that they can manipulate time. Write about their first week with this power, including the unexpected challenges and the choice they face when offered a chance to give it up for something they might want more.

Craft a tale centered around a teenager who wins a prestigious competition, only to find out the victory was rigged. Explore their moral dilemma of enjoying the benefits of the win against the guilt of knowing they didn't actually earn it, and how they resolve this conflict.

Write a story where a group of high school friends discovers a mysterious old diary in their school's attic, revealing secrets about a decades-old local mystery. They decide to solve it, not realizing how it will challenge their friendships and reveal their family histories.

Imagine a futuristic society where emotions are considered a disease and teens are trained to suppress them. Your character, who feels emotions vividly, joins a rebellious underground group that seeks to bring color and feeling back to the world.

A teen with the ability to glimpse people's most defining moments in life with a simple touch, struggles with the burden and blessing of their gift. Explore a pivotal week in their life when they accidentally uncover a friend's traumatic future and wrestle with the decision to intervene or respect fate.