Fantasy Writing Prompts

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.

Your protagonist is running for president in a fantasy world. Today they must give a speech.

Use the contents of the speech and the emotions of the protagonist to introducing elements of this fantasy realm.

Depict a scene set on the beach of a world orbited by two moons.

Rather than directly describing this scene, try to 'show' the world that it is set in by adding unique elements to the story or characters.

Your character is a protester in a magical realm, protesting against the way the royal family treats everyone without magic.

The old gods (from any mythology of your choosing) come down to the world, bringing with them ancient monsters..

Create a story about a protagonist who lives in this world. What do they do to survive?