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Peasant Magazine, Issue One - October 1st 2023

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101 Fantasy Short Story Writing Prompts

Do you want to write a fantasy short story for Peasant Magazine, but you're used to writing novels instead of short stories? Well, good news: We've created a long list of writing prompts that may help you to come up with ideas that are suitable for a short story.

The list below was produced by ChatGPT, which unfortunately is short on imagination and sometimes repeats itself.

  1. In a world where magic is forbidden, a young mage must conceal their abilities to survive.
  2. A cursed artifact brings both power and peril to whoever possesses it.
  3. Deep in the forest lies a hidden village inhabited by mythical creatures.
  4. A dragon befriends a lonely orphan child, changing both their destinies.
  5. A mysterious doorway appears in a bustling city, leading to another realm.
  6. An ancient prophecy foretells the rise of a chosen hero to save the kingdom.
  7. A group of adventurers embark on a quest to retrieve a lost artifact guarded by a fearsome creature.
  8. A young witch struggles to control her newfound powers.
  9. A bard discovers a magical instrument that can manipulate reality through music.
  10. Two rival kingdoms are on the brink of war, but a secret love affair between their heirs may change everything.
  11. A cursed prince seeks a way to break his enchantment before it's too late.
  12. A wandering sorcerer offers to grant three wishes to anyone who can solve his riddles.
  13. A village plagued by a deadly curse seeks the help of a legendary witch.
  14. A sentient forest protects its inhabitants from outside threats.
  15. A group of misfit monsters forms an unlikely alliance to overthrow a tyrannical ruler.
  16. A time traveler accidentally alters the course of history, creating a dystopian future.
  17. A young scribe discovers a book that allows them to enter the stories within its pages.
  18. A forbidden romance blossoms between a human and a creature of the sea.
  19. A celestial event causes magic to vanish from the world, prompting a desperate quest to restore it.
  20. A cursed mask grants its wearer the ability to see into the spirit realm.
  21. A reclusive alchemist creates a potion that grants eternal life, but at a terrible cost.
  22. A group of wizards compete in a magical tournament to prove their mastery of the arcane arts.
  23. A phoenix is born from the ashes of a fallen kingdom, heralding its rebirth.
  24. A cursed labyrinth traps those who enter, testing their wits and courage.
  25. A thief steals a powerful artifact, only to discover it carries a deadly curse.
  26. A kingdom ruled by cats is threatened by an invasion of mice.
  27. A young girl discovers she is the last descendant of a long-forgotten line of sorcerers.
  28. A ghost seeks revenge on the one who wronged them in life.
  29. A mysterious illness spreads through the land, causing plants to wither and die.
  30. A village is plagued by a series of inexplicable disappearances linked to a haunted forest.
  31. An enchanted mirror shows glimpses of the future, but at a terrible price.
  32. A cursed prince must find true love's kiss to break his enchantment before the next full moon.
  33. A magical carnival appears in town, offering wonders beyond imagination.
  34. A young boy discovers he has the ability to speak to animals.
  35. A group of rebels plots to overthrow a corrupt monarchy.
  36. A powerful sorceress seeks to conquer the world using an army of animated golems.
  37. A legendary sword is said to grant its wielder unstoppable power, but at what cost?
  38. A group of travelers must navigate a maze filled with deadly traps to reach a fabled treasure.
  39. A cursed town is trapped in perpetual darkness until someone can break the spell.
  40. A young princess must disguise herself as a boy to escape an arranged marriage.
  41. A magical plague spreads through the land, turning its victims into mindless beasts.
  42. A talking cat enlists the help of a young girl to break their curse and regain their human form.
  43. A group of mercenaries is hired to retrieve a stolen artifact from a rival kingdom.
  44. A young apprentice discovers their master's dark secret.
  45. A forgotten temple holds the key to unlocking ancient powers.
  46. A creature made of shadows stalks the streets at night, preying on the unsuspecting.
  47. A cursed amulet grants its wearer the ability to control the elements, but at a terrible price.
  48. A young prince is tasked with slaying a fearsome dragon to prove his worth.
  49. A magical academy teaches young wizards and witches to harness their powers.
  50. A forbidden love blossoms between a vampire and a werewolf.
  51. A group of adventurers must retrieve a lost artifact from the depths of a cursed tomb.
  52. A powerful sorcerer seeks to open a portal to another realm, unleashing chaos upon the world.
  53. A kingdom is thrown into turmoil when the king falls mysteriously ill.
  54. A young girl discovers she is the chosen one destined to save her world from darkness.
  55. A magical creature grants wishes to those who can pass its tests of character.
  56. A cursed forest traps travelers within its boundaries, twisting their minds and bodies.
  57. A group of outcasts band together to overthrow a corrupt government.
  58. A legendary hero awakens from a centuries-long slumber to face a new threat to the realm.
  59. A young thief steals a powerful artifact, inadvertently triggering a war between rival factions.
  60. A group of adventurers embarks on a quest to slay a fearsome beast terrorizing the countryside.
  61. A powerful wizard offers to train a young apprentice in the ways of magic.
  62. A kingdom is torn apart by civil war, pitting brother against brother in a struggle for the throne.
  63. A cursed city is haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants.
  64. A young girl discovers she has the ability to wield powerful magic, but at what cost?
  65. A group of heroes must retrieve a magical artifact to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
  66. A fallen angel seeks redemption by helping mortals in their time of need.
  67. A mysterious figure offers to grant wishes to those who can solve their riddles.
  68. A legendary weapon is said to be hidden in a labyrinthine dungeon, guarded by unspeakable horrors.
  69. A powerful sorceress seeks to conquer the world using an army of undead warriors.
  70. A young boy discovers he is the heir to a long-lost kingdom, but must first reclaim his birthright from a tyrant.
  71. A cursed prince must journey to a distant land to find the cure for his affliction.
  72. A group of rebels fights against an oppressive regime, using guerrilla tactics to undermine their power.
  73. A magical creature grants a single wish to anyone who can find its hidden lair.
  74. A powerful artifact is said to be hidden in a labyrinthine dungeon, guarded by traps and monsters.
  75. A group of adventurers must retrieve a lost relic to prevent it from falling into the hands of a dark sorcerer.
  76. A powerful sorcerer seeks to enslave the world using dark magic.
  77. A kingdom is thrown into chaos when the king dies without a clear heir to the throne.
  78. A young girl discovers she has the ability to communicate with spirits.
  79. A cursed forest traps travelers within its boundaries, twisting their minds and bodies.
  80. A group of outcasts band together to overthrow a corrupt government.
  81. A legendary hero awakens from a centuries-long slumber to face a new threat to the realm.
  82. A young thief steals a powerful artifact, inadvertently triggering a war between rival factions.
  83. A group of adventurers embarks on a quest to slay a fearsome beast terrorizing the countryside.
  84. A powerful wizard offers to train a young apprentice in the ways of magic.
  85. A kingdom is torn apart by civil war, pitting brother against brother in a struggle for the throne.
  86. A cursed city is haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants.
  87. A young girl discovers she has the ability to wield powerful magic, but at what cost?
  88. A group of heroes must retrieve a magical artifact to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
  89. A fallen angel seeks redemption by helping mortals in their time of need.
  90. A mysterious figure offers to grant wishes to those who can solve their riddles.
  91. A legendary weapon is said to be hidden in a labyrinthine dungeon, guarded by unspeakable horrors.
  92. A powerful sorceress seeks to conquer the world using an army of undead warriors.
  93. A young boy discovers he is the heir to a long-lost kingdom, but must first reclaim his birthright from a tyrant.
  94. A cursed prince must journey to a distant land to find the cure for his affliction.
  95. A group of rebels fights against an oppressive regime, using guerrilla tactics to undermine their power.
  96. A magical creature grants a single wish to anyone who can find its hidden lair.
  97. A powerful artifact is said to be hidden in a labyrinthine dungeon, guarded by traps and monsters.
  98. A group of adventurers must retrieve a lost relic to prevent it from falling into the hands of a dark sorcerer.
  99. A powerful sorcerer seeks to enslave the world using dark magic.
  100. A kingdom is thrown into chaos when the king dies without a clear heir to the throne.
  101. A young girl discovers she has the ability to communicate with spirits.


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