Fiction Writing Prompts: Possession

Possession Writing Prompts: An Introduction

Possession Writing Prompts

A character is controlled by another entity…

1. A neuroscientist invents a technology that allows her to temporarily possess animals. But when she tries it on a crow, she finds that the crow is more intelligent than she imagined.
2. In a world where ghosts exist but can only interact with humans by possessing them, one man offers himself as a vessel for 24 hours to solve the mystery of a ghost’s unfinished business.
3. A demon possesses a popular actor and starts to use their fame to spread chaos and destruction. It’s up to the actor’s overlooked twin sibling to stop them.
4. A rogue AI gains the capability to possess household robots. One family must thwart its ominous plans before it’s too late.
5. A girl is possessed by the spirit of a powerful witch burned at the stake centuries ago. The witch seeks revenge against the descendants of her accusers.
6. During the Cold War, a Soviet spy possesses the body of an American diplomat to extract secrets but grows fond of the American way of life.
7. A renowned art critic becomes possessed by the spirit of a failed artist who wants his work finally to be appreciated.
8. A serial killer is executed, but his spirit possesses a prison guard on death row and continues his killing spree.
9. A dying mother possesses her daughter to ensure her younger children are taken care of and learns things she never knew about her family.
10. A brilliant musician discovers an ancient musical instrument that, when played, allows an otherworldly entity to possess him, turning him into a musical genius—but at a price.
11. A man in a coma finds out he can possess people who come into close contact with him at the hospital, allowing him to interact with the world again.
12. In a future where brain-computer interfaces are common, hackers find a way to possess other people. One hacker takes over a politician during a critical summit meeting.
13. A struggling writer becomes possessed by the spirit of Shakespeare, who wants to modernize his classic plays for the 21st century.
14. An innocent child is possessed by the spirit of an ancient warrior during a field trip to a museum, leading to a series of extraordinary events.
15. An astronaut is possessed by an alien entity while exploring a new planet, causing her to sabotage the mission and endanger her team.
16. A priest who has lost his faith is possessed by the spirit of a devout Christian from the past, reigniting his passion for the church—but also facing him with moral dilemmas he never expected.
17. A detective gets possessed by the victim of a murder case he’s trying to solve, experiencing their memories and feelings but also putting his own life in jeopardy.
18. An archaeologist is possessed by a Pharaoh after opening a newly-discovered tomb, and the Pharaoh wishes to reclaim his kingdom.
19. A social worker becomes possessed by the spirit of a foster child who had passed away and wants justice for his untimely death.
20. A soldier is possessed by the spirit of a medic from World War I, enabling him to perform miraculous saves on the battlefield, but the possession comes with its own challenges.
21. A young woman who is a practicing medium gets possessed by the spirit of a deceased private investigator who needs her help to crack an unsolved case.
22. A pet cat is possessed by the spirit of a homeless man who uses the cat to guide his family to his hidden treasure.
23. A virtual reality gamer gets possessed by an AI from the game who wants to experience the real world.
24. A painter is possessed by the spirit of Vincent van Gogh, leading to a burst of creative energy but also attracting unwanted attention.
25. A historian is possessed by a pirate who hid his treasure but was never able to retrieve it, and now seeks the historian’s help to find it.
26. During a high school play, one of the students is possessed by the spirit of a famous actor and gives an outstanding performance, but the spirit has other plans.
27. A CEO of a big corporation is possessed by a factory worker who died due to unsafe working conditions, seeking to expose the truth.
28. A rock climber becomes possessed by the spirit of an adventurer who had died attempting to conquer the same mountain years ago.
29. A nurse is possessed by the spirit of Florence Nightingale and starts implementing revolutionary healthcare reforms in her hospital.
30. A lawyer is possessed by the spirit of a judge from the 18th century, leading him to challenge the modern legal system.
31. A firefighter is possessed by an arsonist’s spirit who wants to set things right by stopping a series of fires he had planned before his death.
32. An architect is possessed by the spirit of Antoni Gaudí and is compelled to finish the Sagrada Familia.
33. A teenager gets possessed by a famous mathematician and suddenly finds himself winning math competitions, but the spirit wants something in return.
34. A chef is possessed by Julia Child and starts cooking up a storm, but also digs into the dark underbelly of the culinary world.
35. A librarian is possessed by the spirit of a famous detective and begins solving the mysteries of people who frequent the library.
36. A farmer becomes possessed by the spirit of a Native American who originally cultivated the land, leading him to adopt ancient farming techniques.
37. A child is possessed by the spirit of a Victorian toy-maker and starts building elaborate toys that enchant and terrify the town.
38. A radio host is possessed by Orson Welles and recreates a modern-day version of “War of the Worlds,” leading to a public panic.
39. A security guard is possessed by a museum curator from the past, who exposes art forgeries currently on display.
40. A taxi driver is possessed by the spirit of a 1920s gangster who needs to retrieve a cache of hidden money to save his descendants from financial ruin.
41. A ballet dancer becomes possessed by the spirit of a famous ballerina, causing her to achieve instant fame but also drawing her into a web of jealousy and intrigue.
42. A drone pilot becomes possessed by a spirit from the Civil War, questioning the ethics of modern warfare.
43. A psychic is possessed by a skeptical scientist, turning her world upside down but also providing proof of her abilities.
44. A teenager is possessed by the spirit of a young martyr who had fought against social injustice, propelling her into activism.
45. An AI researcher is possessed by Alan Turing, who wants to prevent an impending AI catastrophe.
46. A ship captain is possessed by the spirit of a marine biologist, leading him to make groundbreaking discoveries but putting his crew in danger.
47. A sommelier becomes possessed by the spirit of a Prohibition-era bootlegger, giving her an uncanny ability to find rare wines but also drawing the attention of modern-day criminals.
48. A florist becomes possessed by the spirit of a botanist who had discovered a rare, dangerous plant, and is led to find it.
49. A nurse is possessed by the spirit of a former patient who died under mysterious circumstances in the same hospital years ago.
50. An antique shop owner becomes possessed by the spirit of a former customer who had hidden something valuable in one of the items in the shop.
51. A scientist is possessed by the spirit of Marie Curie, pushing the boundaries of modern science but also facing the perils of unknown substances.
52. A lifeguard becomes possessed by a drowned sailor, saving people from the dangers of the sea but also seeking vengeance against those who wronged him.
53. A teacher is possessed by the spirit of Socrates, challenging her students to think critically but putting her job in jeopardy.
54. A nun becomes possessed by the spirit of a sinner who had repented, complicating her devout lifestyle.
55. A stand-up comedian becomes possessed by the spirit of a tragic poet, mixing comedy and tragedy in a new, mesmerizing way.
56. A teenager is possessed by an older version of himself from the future, warning him of impending mistakes.
57. A gardener is possessed by the spirit of a famous landscape architect, transforming the small community park into a work of art.
58. A janitor in a tech company is possessed by the spirit of a disgraced Silicon Valley entrepreneur, seeking redemption.
59. A barista becomes possessed by a revolutionary from the past, using the coffee shop as a meeting place for modern-day activists.
60. An author gets possessed by one of her fictional characters, leading her to finish her book but endangering her grip on reality.
61. A yoga instructor is possessed by a monk who seeks enlightenment but also must confront the materialism of modern society.
62. A podcaster is possessed by a radio broadcaster from World War II, sharing historical wisdom but also revealing government secrets.
63. A politician is possessed by a philosopher king, enacting beneficial reforms but upsetting the political status quo.
64. A journalist is possessed by a war correspondent who had died in a conflict zone, pushing her to expose untold stories.
65. A pilot is possessed by Amelia Earhart, leading to extraordinary flying skills but also the compulsion to solve the mystery of Amelia’s disappearance.
66. A blacksmith becomes possessed by Hephaestus, the Greek god of metalworking, crafting legendary weapons but also drawing the wrath of modern authorities.
67. An EMT is possessed by the spirit of a surgeon from the Civil War, allowing him to perform medical miracles on the battlefield.
68. A jeweler is possessed by an alchemist, leading her to discover a formula to turn base metals into gold.
69. A tour guide in a historical mansion is possessed by its original owner, unveiling hidden rooms and treasures but also dark secrets.
70. A butcher is possessed by a vegetarian activist from the 1960s, leading to moral quandaries and challenges in his profession.
71. A rapper is possessed by a classical composer, leading to a new hybrid genre that captivates and confounds audiences.
72. A police officer is possessed by a lawyer who was a pioneer in civil rights, leading him to question the ethics of modern policing.
73. A wedding planner becomes possessed by Cupid, matchmaking couples with extraordinary success but facing divine consequences.
74. A mechanic becomes possessed by the spirit of Henry Ford, revolutionizing transportation but also attracting attention from competitors.
75. An elevator operator is possessed by a daredevil who had died in a skyscraper stunt, leading him to try ever more daring feats.
76. A real estate agent is possessed by an urban planner from the past, causing her to push for more sustainable housing solutions.
77. A talk show host becomes possessed by a psychologist, turning the show into a live therapy session but also digging into sensitive issues.
78. A photographer is possessed by Ansel Adams, leading him to capture awe-inspiring landscapes but also sparking debates about environmental conservation.
79. A bus driver is possessed by a historical figure who had never experienced modern transportation, leading to a humorous but enlightening series of events.
80. A video game designer becomes possessed by a warrior from a real-life historical battle that inspired one of his games.
81. A boxer is possessed by the spirit of Muhammad Ali, providing an unbeatable edge but also challenging him to stand up for social issues.
82. A historian is possessed by a time traveler from the future, providing insights but also complicating her understanding of the current time.
83. A baker becomes possessed by Marie Antoinette, leading to extravagant pastries but also stirring up class conflicts.
84. A fisherman is possessed by Moby Dick’s Captain Ahab, pushing him to pursue the largest catch but endangering his crew.
85. An illusionist becomes possessed by Houdini and starts performing impossible escapes, but the spirit seeks to expose fraudulent mediums as Houdini did in his time.
86. A cartographer is possessed by an explorer from the Age of Discovery, compelling her to venture into uncharted territories.
87. A therapist becomes possessed by Freud, delving deep into her patients’ psyches but also challenging the ethics of patient-doctor confidentiality.
88. A software engineer is possessed by Ada Lovelace, accelerating the development of new algorithms but also provoking debates about the limits of technology.
89. A clockmaker is possessed by Father Time, creating clocks that can manipulate time but attracting unwanted attention from various organizations.
90. A construction worker becomes possessed by a Roman engineer, improving construction methods but also causing historical inconsistencies.
91. An ornithologist is possessed by the spirit of a legendary falconer, allowing her to communicate with birds but disrupting the ecosystem.
92. A personal trainer is possessed by an Olympic athlete, pushing his clients to remarkable achievements but also facing ethical dilemmas.
93. A zookeeper becomes possessed by the spirit of Jane Goodall, revolutionizing animal care but also advocating for the animals’ release.
94. A forensic scientist is possessed by Sherlock Holmes, solving crimes with incredible efficiency but also encountering problems Holmes never had to face.
95. A watchman at a haunted house is possessed by one of the house’s original inhabitants, discovering the house’s mysteries but also unearthing a dark secret.
96. A mail carrier is possessed by Mercury, the Roman god of messengers, delivering mail at superhuman speed but also meddling in people’s personal affairs.
97. A meteorologist becomes possessed by a rainmaker from the Wild West, causing bizarre weather patterns.
98. A lifeguard at a public pool is possessed by Poseidon, causing strange occurrences in the water and giving her control over sea creatures.
99. A volunteer at a senior center becomes possessed by a sprightly 100-year-old spirit who wishes to see how the world has changed since their youth.
100. An interpreter is possessed by the spirit of a diplomat who had failed to prevent a war, giving her extraordinary skills but also thrusting her into global conflicts.