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70 Dark Fae & Folklore Writing Prompts: Fantasy Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas

70 Dark Fae & Folklore Writing Prompts: Fantasy Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas

Dark fae and folklore stories sit at the uneasy edges of fantasy — where beauty conceals danger, bargains carry consequences, and the supernatural follows rules that do not bend for human comfort. Rooted in fae mythology, folklore traditions, and dark fantasy, these stories explore power, temptation, and survival through atmosphere and implication rather than spectacle. This collection of 70 Dark Fae & Folklore Writing Prompts for Teens offers a complete creative toolkit, combining plot hooks, opening and closing lines, character ideas, setting prompts, and visual inspiration. Designed for creative writing lessons, English classrooms, and independent writing, the prompts encourage young writers to explore folklore-inspired fantasy with depth, restraint, and narrative control.

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