Plot Prompts

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Plot Prompts
Genre Bending Prompts:

    Sci-Fi Mystery: In a future city run by AI, a detective with a distrust for technology investigates the first murder committed by a robot.
    Fantasy Romance: A princess cursed to transform into a beast every night falls in love with a monster hunter tasked with capturing her.
    Dystopian Comedy: In a world where emotions are outlawed, a group of rebels uses laughter as a weapon against the oppressive government.

Unique Character Prompts:

    A librarian who discovers a book that grants wishes, but comes with a dangerous price.
    A shy inventor who creates a device that allows them to swap bodies with their extroverted neighbor.
    A jaded ex-celebrity who inherits a struggling farm and must learn to connect with nature.

High Stakes Prompts:

    A group of strangers trapped in a malfunctioning elevator with a deadly secret about one of them.
    A time traveler accidentally strands themselves in the past and must find a way to return home without altering history.
    A team of astronauts on a deep space mission discover a mysterious signal emanating from a nearby star system.

These are just a few ideas to get you started!  Remember, the most interesting plots often combine elements from different genres or subvert common tropes.  Don't be afraid to get creative and add your own unique twist!
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Prompts with a Twist:

    The Chosen One... Isn't: A prophecy declares a young farmhand the savior, but they have no interest in heroism and would rather be left alone with their sheep.
    The Remnant: After a devastating war, the only survivor wakes up in a world with no memories and must piece together what happened.
    The Glitch in the Matrix: A seemingly ordinary office worker starts noticing strange glitches in reality, leading them to question everything they know.

Prompts with Objects:

    A dusty antique pocket watch holds the key to unlocking a hidden family legacy.
    A forgotten childhood toy becomes a portal to another dimension.
    A cryptic message left in a library book sets a scholar on a thrilling adventure.

Prompts with Social Commentary:

    In a world obsessed with social media, a teenager goes viral for living a completely offline life.
    A corporation launches a new memory-altering drug, blurring the lines between reality and perception.
    A group of outcasts band together to fight against a society that values conformity over individuality.

Prompts with Emotional Core:

    A terminally ill patient embarks on a road trip to fulfill their last wishes, mending broken relationships along the way.
    A family grapples with the return of a long-lost loved one, who isn't quite who they seem.
    A rivalry between two siblings takes an unexpected turn when they are forced to work together to save their home.

I hope this gives you a wider variety of prompts to spark your creativity!
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Offbeat Prompts:

    A group of talking animals run a detective agency, solving crimes in the bustling metropolis they secretly share with humans.
    A team of chefs competes on a reality show where the main ingredient is a mystery until the moment of cooking.
    A professional cuddler with a troubled past helps lonely clients navigate the complexities of human connection.

Prompts with Unreliable Narrators:

    The story is told from the perspective of a security robot tasked with protecting a museum, but it becomes increasingly unclear who (or what) the real threat is.
    A seemingly idyllic love story unfolds, but the reader gradually picks up on subtle clues that suggest one partner is hiding a dark secret.
    A police detective investigates a series of seemingly unrelated murders, only to discover a shocking connection that ties them all back to themselves.

Prompts with Limited Settings:

    The entire story takes place over the course of a single night inside a convenience store as a group of strangers are forced to take shelter from a strange phenomenon outside.
    The narrative unfolds entirely through text messages exchanged between two characters, revealing a high-stakes situation unfolding in real-time.
    Confined to a single room, a group of people with unique abilities must work together to escape before time runs out.

Prompts with Historical Twists:

    A group of archaeologists discover a hidden chamber in an ancient pyramid, revealing secrets that rewrite history as we know it.
    A down-on-their-luck artist stumbles upon a hidden message in a famous Renaissance painting, leading them on a treasure hunt across Europe.
    A reimagining of a classic fairytale where the villain is actually the misunderstood hero.

Prompts that Blend Genres:

    A group of high school students with magical abilities secretly form a superhero team to fight crime in their suburban town.
    A noir detective with a cybernetic eye investigates a murder in a neon-drenched cyberpunk city.
    A historical romance set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, where love blossoms amidst the chaos.

I hope this gives you a good mix of unique prompts to inspire your writing!