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70 Dark Fantasy Writing Prompts for Teens: Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas

70 Dark Fantasy Writing Prompts for Teens: Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas

Dark fantasy blends wonder with menace—cursed kingdoms, perilous magic, and choices that always carry a cost. These prompts invite teen writers to craft atmospheric, morally complex stories with eerie plot hooks, striking titles, opening and closing lines, characters, settings, and picture prompts. Perfect for classrooms, clubs, or solo writing when you want fantasy with sharper teeth.

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70 Fantasy Writing Prompts for Teens

70 Fantasy Writing Prompts for Teens

Let students build magical worlds and unforgettable characters with these 70 fantasy writing prompts for teens. From enchanted forests and forgotten prophecies to mysterious maps and celestial mirrors, this collection includes story starters, titles, character ideas, setting inspiration, and stunning visual prompts to spark imagination in any classroom.

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