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WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a series of diary entries from the point of view of someone hiding, evading capture.
They can be hiding for whatever reason you like, but think about why they are writing in a diary and who they might hope will find it.
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My head is whirring. Everything was going into hyperdrive as I packed my bags. I can see it in the distance, looming over me, scaring me to death. I look to my mum and dad, their faces solemn. We had to leave our dog, we let him out before we left. I hope he’s alright. I hope I will be alright.
I packed my bags, 4 in 30 minutes, my anxiety was pressing on me like a dumbbell as I left. The car wi...
I was yelling, screaming and whatnot. It was my greatest mistake to seek help from my professor. My hands painted red, was the second. While I was hitting the line to reduce my paranoia, there was someone walking by the window, as if he wanna see through the translucent glasses. The cat scratching the television top scared the damn out of me, but I can't complain. When even my own family discarded...
August 12, 2026
My name is not important. I work at the GSC office in Raleigh, NC. I’ll explain everything as soon as I can. My PDA is damaged and low on battery. But I don’t know how long I can continue to update on the situation. They’re outside my-
August 13, 2026
I managed to avoid capture, thank God. But they’re still after me. My house is compromised and I’m currently sitting just outside...
Dear diary,
It’s day one. Moma says she will be back in just six days, but then she muttered something under her breath that I couldn’t understand. I know she’s here though. She keeps scratching at the door and screaming in the hallway. It’s like a little game I guess!
Dear diary,
It’s day two. I’m starting to wonder if Moma is gonna come back. I’m not even sure If she’s here. It’s cold, dark, ...
She’s warm but made of knives
I thought this would be better
She’d believe in me
She’d be my protector
But her lamp that promised light
Is electrocuting me instead
Now the at mercy of her power
Withholding praise in her ivory tower
She calls a traumatized me lazy
She makes me and her both crazy
She smiles
Then jabs me
Plugs into things I’m proud of
Just to stab me
So now I’m on th...
Day 1:
I am taking a message to the Army from General Holtheiser. I climb onto of Courage, the horse given me for the journey, and start riding. It should take a week to get there.
Let me introduce myself. I am Tomàs Rochester and I am a soldier in the Army. I am 20 years old, have black hair, blue eyes and everyone says I have a stubborn disposition.
I was chosen for this journey for no reason ...
March 1st, 4076
Dear diary, the robots got mommy today.
I witnessed them tearing her organs out.
It was scary.
I hope that isn’t me someday.
I don’t wanna kill people,
I don’t like blood!
It’s scary.
March 5th, 4076
Today they got daddy.
I hope he meets mommy in heaven.
Right now I’m hiding under the bed.
I can see the robot’s feet.
Or rather- wheels.
They are covered with blood!
I can hear ...
Dear Diary - You are the only one I can share my true self with. I am not sure how I would be able to live in this world without you. You let me release the demond within me, so that I can continue to live my peaceful life.
Today I went to our local clinic as I had not been feeling well. They had the odasity to bring in a student to see me. Not only did she have to do her full anylsis on me, but...
I’m a criminal, Mommy and me. We spend all day in the car. I used to play with my Matchbox cars, vroom vroom white Chevy Corvette with red racing stripes vroom vroom Piston Popper Rolamatic electric blue vroom. Mommy said my cars give her a migraine. I don’t know what a migraine is. Mommy says it’s a headache with tears. I was real quiet for a long long time. So much cornfields. At the gas station...
Hey,
It’s me again. I can’t even remember how long it’s been. I’ve been running for so long now it feels like this has always been my life. All I know is I can’t be found. He can’t find me. I can’t go through that all again. I wouldn’t survive it. I’m in Rome right now. It’s beautiful here. It’s a shame it had to take running for my own life for me to see the world. Anyway. I’ll write again. Not s...
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