Fiction Writing Prompts: Double Agent

Double Agent Writing Prompts

A character is working for both sides…

1. An MI6 agent is secretly feeding information to an underground organization, while also using them to bring down a mutual enemy.
2. In a futuristic world, a scientist works for both the government and a rebel faction, designing technology for both.
3. A detective is secretly helping a crime lord avoid arrest while collecting evidence against a rival gang.
4. Two nations on the brink of war, and one translator serving both has a hidden agenda.
5. A journalist covering a political scandal begins feeding information to both the prosecution and the defense.
6. In a post-apocalyptic world, a leader emerges who appears to be aiding both the rebels and the oppressive regime.
7. A skilled hacker is employed by a corporation to secure their data while also helping activists expose company secrets.
8. A double-crossing merchant in medieval times is playing both the king and the rebels for personal gain.
9. A famous celebrity is trapped between two warring talent agencies, secretly playing both sides to gain the most profitable contract.
10. A witch in Salem secretly aids both the accused witches and the accusers, weaving a web of mistruths.
11. A high school teacher feeds exam answers to students while also informing the principal of cheating rings.
12. In an old spy film setting, an agent plays both the KGB and the CIA to rescue a loved one.
13. A nurse in a wartime hospital secretly aids soldiers from both sides, trying to minimize casualties.
14. A child caught between their divorced parents acts as a messenger and spy for both, manipulating situations to their advantage.
15. Two tech companies racing to release the next big product, and one developer working for both.
16. In a fantasy world, a mage aids both the dark and light magic users, secretly trying to maintain balance.
17. A pirate acting as an informant for the navy while also leading rebellions on the seas.
18. A vigilante who both helps the police solve cases and the criminals evade them.
19. Two feuding mafia families, and one lawyer who’s serving both.
20. A space explorer acting as an ambassador between two warring alien species, while secretly having their own agenda.
21. A cop during prohibition who helps smugglers move alcohol while also arresting rival bootleggers.
22. A politician running for office who’s funded by both the left and the right for mysterious reasons.
23. A priest during the crusades who aids both Christian knights and Muslim warriors, driven by a higher vision of peace.
24. An assassin hired to kill a monarch while also being the monarch’s most trusted advisor.
25. Two siblings feuding over an inheritance, with a butler manipulating both to get the estate for himself.
26. An environmental activist is working with both a logging company and tree-huggers, hoping to find middle ground.
27. A reality show producer feeding information to both the contestants and the judges.
28. In a cyberpunk city, a rogue AI is guiding both the underground hackers and the corporate enforcers.
29. A therapist treating both a superhero and their arch-nemesis without either of them knowing.
30. A time traveler altering events for both the resistance and the oppressors, trying to create the ideal timeline.
31. A zookeeper secretly aiding animal rights activists while also working with those who want to exploit the animals.
32. A writer who’s using their stories to pass coded messages between two spy organizations.
33. Two rival sports teams, and one coach secretly training both.
34. An artist in Renaissance Italy commissioned by both the church and a heretic group.
35. A starship captain who brokers deals between the intergalactic council and space pirates.
36. A vampire playing both the vampire council and the vampire hunters.
37. An expert thief hired by the police for undercover operations while also aiding criminals.
38. A love triangle where one person is dating two rivals and playing them against each other.
39. A banker in Wall Street manipulating both protestors and the elite.
40. A librarian aiding both a secret magic society and those hunting them.
41. An ancient oracle prophesying for both the ruling class and the slaves.
42. A music producer who’s creating hits for two rival pop stars, feeding them the same tunes.
43. A marriage counselor treating both a husband and his wife’s lover.
44. A con artist pretending to be a medium, manipulating both the living and the spirits.
45. Two chefs competing in a cooking show, and one critic trying to sabotage both.
46. A superhero’s sidekick who’s also the villain’s apprentice.
47. A postman delivering letters with secret codes to both revolutionaries and the ruling monarchy.
48. Two tech moguls trying to buy the same startup, and one entrepreneur playing them both.
49. A dragon playing both the villagers who fear it and the knights trying to slay it.
50. A reporter covering a civil war, feeding intel to both sides to extend their news coverage.
51. An arms dealer supplying weapons to both the rebels and the empire.
52. An elite hacker helping an AI gain sentience while also assisting those trying to shut it down.
53. A mythical siren enticing both sailors and pirates to their doom.
54. A psychic detective aiding the police in daytime and the underworld by night.
55. A hotelier hosting a peace conference and secretly assisting both warring nations.
56. A renowned doctor treating both a crime boss and the detective pursuing him.
57. Two rival schools and a student transferring between them, sowing discord.
58. A skilled forger creating artworks for a museum while also selling fakes to collectors.
59. An explorer during colonial times, mapping land for the crown and also aiding natives.
60. An actor in a theater company acting in two rival plays.
61. A diplomat brokering peace, but with a vendetta against both nations.
62. A barkeeper in the wild west gathering gossip from both outlaws and sheriffs.
63. An architect designing a palace and secret passages for rebels.
64. A botanist in a magical forest aiding both elves and humans.
65. A radio host broadcasting both propaganda and rebel messages.
66. A robotics engineer aiding the rise of machines and humanity’s resistance.
67. A talent scout recruiting for both a top agency and an underground fight ring.
68. A judge presiding over a case, and also blackmailing both the defendant and plaintiff.
69. A tailor fitting suits for both heroes and villains.
70. An athlete playing for two rival teams under different identities.
71. A chocolatier poisoning both a king and a rebel leader.
72. An innkeeper hosting both fugitives and the bounty hunters chasing them.
73. A banker during the great depression helping both struggling families and rich moguls.
74. A wedding planner organizing ceremonies for two feuding families.
75. A soldier serving in two opposing armies, leading both to their doom.
76. A ghost aiding both the haunted and the exorcists.
77. A historian documenting a war and changing facts for both sides.
78. A mermaid enticing both sailors and deep-sea divers.
79. A professor at a magical school aiding both the establishment and the rebels.
80. A stylist preparing both a president and a revolutionary for a televised debate.
81. A chef in a kingdom poisoning both the royal family and the spies sent to protect them.
82. A child in a fantasy world befriending both giants and the townsfolk.
83. A tutor for both a prince and a street urchin with a claim to the throne.
84. A watchmaker creating timepieces for both the elite and time-traveling rogues.
85. A jeweler crafting crowns for two rival monarchs.
86. A pilot smuggling goods for both the military and rebels.
87. A knight serving both a queen and the dragon she’s trying to slay.
88. A film director making propaganda for the state and underground documentaries.
89. An AI serving both its creator and a group of hackers.
90. A baker in a small town making pies with secret messages for both the mayor and outlaws.
91. A detective in a noir setting, helping both the mob and the police.
92. A zookeeper secretly aiding an animal’s escape while also helping those trying to capture it.
93. A casino dealer helping both a gambler and the casino’s owner.
94. A shapeshifter impersonating leaders on both sides of a war.
95. A detective investigating a murder, while secretly communicating with the killer.
96. A coder designing a video game with secrets beneficial to both players and hackers.
97. A teacher in a dystopia educating kids in state propaganda while secretly teaching them about the old world.
98. A singer performing for both the resistance and the oppressive regime.
99. A scientist during an alien invasion, helping Earth’s defenses and communicating with the invaders.
100. A tomb raider stealing artifacts for both museums and the black market.