Fiction Writing Prompts: Faked Illness

Faked Illness Writing Prompts: An Introduction

Faked Illness Writing Prompts

A character pretends to be sick…

1. A child fakes being sick to avoid a math test, only to find out something astonishing about their teacher when they stay home.
2. A wife pretends to be gravely ill to see if her estranged husband still cares for her, but then she learns something that changes everything.
3. A university student fakes a serious illness to get an extension on a project, only to find out that their professor is an expert in that particular condition.
4. A con artist pretends to be terminally ill in order to scam a wealthy family but starts having second thoughts when they develop a genuine connection with one of the family members.
5. A soldier pretends to be sick to get out of a dangerous mission but ends up in a more perilous situation when hospitalized.
6. A teenager fakes illness to get out of going to a family reunion and ends up discovering a hidden talent.
7. An employee fakes a contagious illness to get out of work for a week. What happens when the employer mandates a quarantine for all staff members?
8. A woman fakes pregnancy symptoms to keep her wavering boyfriend around. How does her lie unfold?
9. A child pretends to be sick to get attention from his always-busy parents but learns a humbling lesson about their lives.
10. A man fakes mental illness to avoid being tried for a crime, but he is then committed to a psychiatric ward.
11. A high school student feigns illness to avoid a public speaking event but ends up having to face an even bigger audience when the lie is discovered.
12. A husband pretends to be sick to get out of visiting his in-laws, leading his wife to make a surprising decision about their relationship.
13. A detective fakes an illness to go undercover in a hospital where mysterious deaths have been occurring.
14. A woman pretends to be sick to avoid her high school reunion, but her best friend suspects something and launches her own investigation.
15. A student athlete fakes an injury to avoid competing and losing, but then witnesses a teammate’s life-changing moment.
16. A politician feigns a health scare to divert attention from a scandal but ends up attracting more scrutiny as a result.
17. A writer fakes an illness to get out of a book tour, only to find themselves embroiled in a plagiarism scandal during their time off.
18. An actor pretends to be sick to get out of a role he regrets accepting, but the director replaces him with someone who becomes a sensation.
19. A daughter fakes illness to skip school on the day of a parent-teacher conference, only to discover that her parents are getting a divorce.
20. A young man feigns sickness to avoid a blind date set up by his parents, but then falls in love with his nurse.
21. A scientist fakes being infected by a dangerous virus he discovered, setting off a chain of events that risks a global pandemic.
22. A king pretends to be ill to test the loyalty of his subjects, leading to a power struggle within the kingdom.
23. A software developer feigns illness to take time off for a job interview but then faces unexpected consequences at both workplaces.
24. A pop star fakes vocal cord damage to get out of a grueling tour schedule, only for the lie to damage her career irreparably.
25. A teacher pretends to be sick to avoid a problematic student but then finds out the student is suffering from serious issues at home.
26. A journalist fakes an illness to go undercover in a corrupt pharmaceutical company.
27. A child pretends to be sick on Halloween night to avoid being bullied, but then something supernatural occurs.
28. A priest feigns sickness to avoid confronting a moral dilemma, only to have a crisis of faith.
29. A young woman pretends to have amnesia to escape an abusive relationship but finds that her past is not so easy to forget.
30. An athlete fakes a concussion to avoid a drug test but then has to navigate the consequences of brain injury awareness.
31. A student pretends to be sick to avoid an exam, only to miss out on a surprise scholarship announcement.
32. A corporate executive fakes illness to avoid a business trip, which then leads to the company losing a critical deal.
33. A mechanic fakes an injury to avoid being laid off, only to find out he has to train his own replacement.
34. A teenager fakes illness to avoid a family camping trip and stays home alone for the weekend, with unexpected results.
35. A dog owner pretends that their pet is sick to avoid attending a social event they dread, setting off a series of comedic misunderstandings.
36. A chef fakes food poisoning to avoid participating in a cooking competition, which backfires when health inspectors descend on his restaurant.
37. A young girl pretends to be sick to get out of a summer camp, but then her replacement goes missing.
38. An astronaut fakes a medical condition to avoid a mission to Mars, but then must deal with the psychological consequences of his decision.
39. A police officer feigns illness to avoid taking part in a morally questionable operation, only to become a suspect in an internal investigation.
40. A husband and wife both fake being sick to avoid a Valentine’s Day dinner, leading to unexpected revelations about their relationship.
41. A firefighter pretends to have a back injury to avoid dangerous duty but is then caught in a massive blaze.
42. A reality TV star fakes a mysterious illness for higher ratings, but then gets a diagnosis that changes his perspective on life.
43. A lawyer pretends to have a nervous breakdown to get out of a high-profile case, only to find that her life unravels in other ways.
44. A college student feigns illness to avoid her graduation ceremony, leading to unexpected family drama.
45. A bride-to-be fakes a medical emergency to avoid going through with a wedding she’s having second thoughts about.
46. A soldier pretends to be sick to avoid deployment, but then finds out his best friend was killed in action.
47. A novelist fakes writer’s block to avoid completing a manuscript but then faces the anger of devoted fans.
48. A museum curator feigns illness to avoid a controversial exhibition opening, leading to a career-defining scandal.
49. A gamer pretends to be sick to avoid social commitments, but ends up getting addicted to a new video game with dire real-world consequences.
50. A pilot fakes illness to avoid flying a plane he believes is unsafe but becomes the prime suspect when the plane crashes.
51. A waiter fakes food poisoning to leave work early, only to get caught up in a criminal investigation.
52. A teenager pretends to be ill to avoid taking care of a younger sibling, leading to an unfortunate accident.
53. A farmer fakes injury to avoid a grueling harvest, only to have his farm taken over by a greedy corporation.
54. A socialite pretends to have an eating disorder to avoid the pressures of fame, but the lie takes a toll on her mental health.
55. A politician’s spouse fakes illness to draw sympathy votes, leading to ethical dilemmas.
56. A fisherman pretends to be seasick to avoid an ominous expedition but then discovers an even bigger threat.
57. A young boy fakes an allergy to get out of eating vegetables but then has to live with the repercussions of a restrictive diet.
58. A CEO feigns sickness to get out of a board meeting where he knows he’ll be ousted, buying time to turn the situation around.
59. A psychic pretends to lose her abilities due to a mysterious illness, only to become embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy.
60. A journalist fakes an illness to avoid reporting on a war but finds that the story follows him back home.
61. A model pretends to have a skin condition to get out of a contract but becomes the face of a movement she never wanted to be part of.
62. A widow fakes terminal illness to bring her distant children back together but must grapple with the morality of her lie.
63. A nun feigns sickness to avoid taking her final vows but ends up encountering a genuine miracle.
64. A doctor pretends to have a crippling disease to research it from a patient’s perspective but ends up jeopardizing his medical license.
65. A programmer fakes carpal tunnel syndrome to avoid a deadline, causing his startup to fail.
66. A bodyguard feigns illness to avoid protecting a controversial figure, only to find out that the threat is closer than he thought.
67. A singer pretends to lose her voice to get out of a concert, but then a young fan with a terminal illness reaches out to her.
68. A traveler fakes illness to avoid being stranded in a foreign country, leading to a diplomatic crisis.
69. A principal pretends to be sick to avoid dealing with an unruly school, but a student uprising occurs in her absence.
70. A man fakes chronic fatigue to avoid his responsibilities, only to fall into a real depression.
71. A wildlife researcher pretends to be ill to get out of an expedition, only for his team to make a groundbreaking discovery without him.
72. A beauty queen fakes illness to avoid losing her title, leading to a scandal that overshadows the entire pageant.
73. A comedian pretends to be sick to get out of a performance but then loses his sense of humor entirely.
74. An architect feigns illness to avoid completing a flawed project, leading to an inquiry into the integrity of all his previous work.
75. A chef pretends to be sick to get out of a TV appearance, but her sous-chef takes her place and becomes a star.
76. A radio host fakes illness to avoid a difficult interview, sparking a debate about journalistic ethics.
77. A monk pretends to have lost his faith due to a mysterious ailment, leading to a schism in his religious community.
78. A student fakes illness to avoid a field trip, but then the bus crashes and she’s left dealing with survivor’s guilt.
79. A race car driver pretends to have vertigo to avoid a race he thinks is rigged, only for a fatal accident to occur.
80. A policeman fakes illness to avoid confronting corruption in his department but becomes a target for blackmail.
81. A parent pretends to be sick to avoid attending a child’s sports game, leading to resentment and a family breakdown.
82. A fashion designer fakes illness to avoid a disastrous runway show but becomes the subject of a scathing documentary.
83. A husband feigns sickness to avoid anniversary plans, leading his spouse to question the state of their marriage.
84. An explorer pretends to be ill to avoid a dangerous mission, but then his substitute discovers a lost civilization.
85. A prison guard fakes illness to avoid overseeing an execution but faces moral and legal repercussions.
86. A comedian pretends to be sick to avoid performing at a charity event, tarnishing her reputation forever.
87. A writer feigns illness to get out of a press conference, but then a rumor circulates that he’s faking his entire career.
88. A scientist pretends to be ill to avoid presenting flawed research but then faces academic disgrace.
89. A flight attendant fakes illness to avoid a route she suspects will be hijacked, but her replacement becomes a national hero.
90. A lifeguard pretends to be sick to avoid work, only to have someone drown on his day off.
91. A politician fakes illness to avoid a crucial vote but ends up losing his seat in the next election.
92. A lawyer pretends to have lost her sight to avoid taking a case she knows is unethical.
93. A zookeeper feigns illness to avoid dealing with a dangerous animal but then the animal escapes.
94. A journalist fakes sickness to avoid exposing a whistleblower but then becomes the subject of an expose himself.
95. A teacher pretends to be ill to avoid a hostile work environment, only to be replaced by someone even worse.
96. A wife fakes illness to test her husband’s fidelity but then catches him in a bigger lie.
97. An artist pretends to be bedridden to avoid completing a commissioned work but then loses his creative spark altogether.
98. A student feigns illness to avoid facing a bully, but then the bully targets his younger sister.
99. A CEO pretends to be sick to avoid an important meeting but then is ousted in a hostile takeover.
100. A therapist fakes illness to avoid treating a patient who reminds her of her own traumatic past, leading to a journey of self-discovery.