Fantasy Writing Prompts

The monsters who hide under beds sometimes steals socks, but other times steal souls...

Follow your character's daily commute in a fantasy world.

Try to show, rather than overtly describing, whats's different about this world.

Write a fantastical poem about shadows detaching from their objects and wandering free.

Create a detailed description of clothing designed for a culture that prioritises touch over sight, focusing on textures and sensations rather than appearance.

Dragons really do exist, but they're certainly not mean and terrifying...

Write a story in which a blind man unknowingly makes friends with an invisible man.

Your protagonist is awoken by a sound that they didn't expect yet; their dragon egg has begun to crack.

In the ruins of a forgotten civilization, a traveler finds a mirror. Gazing into it, they see vivid memories of an ancient stranger's life and are drawn into its joys and sorrows...

Write about a mythical beast that feeds on dreams, and only appears in the moments between sleep and wakefulness.

You do not have to write this in the style of a traditional story.

'A sprinkle of pixie dust, a five letter word, and a little bit of hope can change your whole life. At least it did mine...'

Write a story during the time of the Salem Witch Trials from the viewpoint of someone who’s been accused of sorcery. But, they’re no witch or warlock; they’re something else altogether…

'It is easy to get lost in the underworld.'

Write a poem that incorporates this line.

Your protagonist is a demon from another world, sent to Earth. What are they doing there?

“Oh no, I’m not doing any more magic. Last time I tried, I had to live upside down for a week.”

Your character’s magic always backfires in ridiculous ways. Write a story about someone requesting their services and the mishaps that follow.

In a kingdom beyond the valley, a ball is held every year where a guest will be killed off at the stroke of midnight as a way to keep the spirits that haunt the castle at bay.

The protagonist may be anyone of your choosing, but they must hold a key significance to the main conflict.