Fiction Writing Prompts: Prophetic Vision

Prophetic Vision Writing Prompts

A character has visions of the future…

1. During a routine eye exam, a young woman begins to see glimpses of the world a decade from now. How do her actions change based on these visions?
2. A child draws pictures that unintentionally depict significant future events. A journalist stumbles upon the art and starts investigating.
3. In a future where seeing the next day is a paid service, a poor man starts having week-long visions. How does society react?
4. A soldier in battle gets struck by lightning. When he awakes, he can see the outcomes of battles before they happen.
5. At the height of her career, a famous actress starts seeing the future lives of her co-stars. She contemplates if she should warn them.
6. A detective has visions of crimes that haven’t yet occurred. The ethical dilemma: should they arrest someone for a crime they haven’t committed yet?
7. Every time a chef tastes a new dish, they see a significant event from the eater’s future. How does this change their approach to cooking?
8. A librarian can see a person’s future by touching the books they’ve read. One day, they touch a book and see nothing.
9. A fisherman pulls a mysterious bottle from the ocean with a note that predicts the next day. Every day a new bottle appears.
10. A therapist’s new client can see the future of anyone they make eye contact with, leading them to live a life in isolation.
11. At every full moon, a farmer gets visions of future harvests. How does this gift affect the community?
12. A city guide has visions of historical events as future possibilities. Can they prevent history from repeating itself?
13. A student writing a history thesis starts dreaming of future events, realizing they have a role in shaping them.
14. An insomniac sees the world 50 years from now during rare moments of sleep. Do they seek more sleep or avoid it?
15. In a post-apocalyptic world, a leader sees visions of a past, thriving Earth. Can they guide their people to rebuild?
16. A fireman suddenly starts seeing the aftermath of fires before they occur, guiding his decisions to save more lives.
17. A florist touches a new species of flower and gets visions of future natural events. Do they become an environmental crusader?
18. A scientist working on time travel experiences future visions. Is this a side effect or a sign of success?
19. A marriage counselor sees a couple’s future during sessions. Do they guide them towards or away from those outcomes?
20. An old clockmaker discovers a timepiece that shows the world’s future. What responsibilities come with it?
21. A singer hears future news headlines in their songs. How does this shape their music career?
22. A pilot sees visions of destinations before deciding on a flight path. Is it a gift or a curse?
23. A teacher suddenly starts seeing the adult futures of their students. How does this affect their teaching approach?
24. In a magic school, a student’s spell goes wrong, making them foresee classmates’ futures.
25. A lifeguard at a beach starts seeing incidents minutes before they occur, turning them into a local hero.
26. A writer gets visions of future reviews and audience reactions. Do they write to please or to challenge?
27. A newborn baby is said to show visions of the future in their eye reflections. How does the world react?
28. An ancient tree grants visions of the future when touched. How does this affect the forest’s preservation?
29. A bartender sees the next five years of a person’s life with every drink they mix. What stories unfold?
30. A retired astronaut begins having dreams of future space explorations.
31. A world leader has visions during significant summits, guiding global policy.
32. A mailman starts delivering letters from the future. How does this change the town’s dynamics?
33. Every time a dancer performs, they get visions of the audience’s futures. What messages do they incorporate in their routine?
34. A weather reporter starts predicting more than just the weather, forecasting personal events for viewers.
35. A lighthouse keeper sees shipwrecks before they happen. Can they prevent them?
36. An AI developer creates a program that starts predicting future technological advancements.
37. A monk meditating in a cave gets visions of the outside world’s future. How do they share the knowledge?
38. A veterinarian sees the future lives of pets and their owners. Do they intervene or let destiny play out?
39. An antique dealer touches a relic and sees visions of future archeological finds.
40. A reality show contestant can see the outcome of the show. Do they play fair?
41. A mechanic working on an old car gets visions of future cityscapes. How does this influence urban planning?
42. A watchman at a museum sees the historical impact of present-day actions. How does this shape the exhibits?
43. An architect starts seeing the long-term legacy of the buildings they design.
44. In a world where prophetic visions are common, one person sees nothing. What is the significance of their non-visions?
45. A psychologist sees the future mental state of their patients. How do they assist in personal growth?
46. A cartographer draws maps of future landscapes and cities.
47. A gamer starts seeing real-world events as game scenarios. How do they strategize?
48. A jeweler crafting a necklace sees the future of anyone who wears it. What tales do the jewels tell?
49. A vintner tastes a wine and sees visions of future celebrations.
50. A fashion designer sees societal changes based on the outfits they sketch.
51. A historian suddenly starts documenting future events.
52. A travel blogger sees destinations decades from now. How do they influence tourism?
53. An astronomer observes stars that show visions of the universe’s future.
54. A miner finds a gemstone that grants visions of Earth’s future geological changes.
55. A young prodigy can predict the evolution of languages.
56. A nurse sees a patient’s recovery or decline before treatment begins.
57. An electrician gets visions when fixing old circuits, illuminating future innovations.
58. A carnival fortune teller starts getting accurate prophetic visions, drawing attention and skepticism.
59. A toy maker crafts toys that allow children to dream of their adult futures.
60. An athlete sees the outcomes of their matches, deciding if they should compete or forfeit.
61. A poet’s verses start to depict future emotions of society.
62. A gardener plants seeds that grow into plants showing future climates.
63. A photographer captures images that gradually reveal the future.
64. A drone operator sees uncharted future terrains on their screens.
65. A perfumer creates scents that evoke memories from the future.
66. An artist paints murals that change to depict upcoming events.
67. A sailor navigates waters using a compass that points to future locations.
68. A radio host starts receiving broadcasts from the future.
69. A film director’s movies become scenes of real-life future events.
70. A sculptor’s statues whisper future tales to those who listen closely.
71. A baker’s pastries reveal a diner’s future when bitten into.
72. An inventor’s prototypes function based on future technology.
73. A bookseller reads stories not yet written.
74. A journalist’s interviews unveil people’s future accomplishments.
75. A zookeeper sees the future habitats of their animals.
76. An arborist’s trees grow leaves that tell tales of the coming seasons.
77. A coach trains athletes based on their future potential.
78. A festival organizer sees the cultural shifts in future celebrations.
79. A seamstress stitches clothes that adapt to future fashion trends.
80. A construction worker builds infrastructures for future societies.
81. A judge sees the long-term effects of their verdicts.
82. A brewer concocts drinks that give temporary visions of the future.
83. A pilot’s plane shows visions on its screens of upcoming journeys.
84. A composer hears future world events in musical notes.
85. A blacksmith forges weapons that show the outcome of wars.
86. A biologist discovers species that predict Earth’s future biodiversity.
87. A mathematician solves equations revealing future global patterns.
88. A philanthropist sees the impact of their contributions decades ahead.
89. A hotelier hosts guests who share stories from the future.
90. A train conductor runs routes to future destinations.
91. A tattoo artist’s designs evolve based on a person’s future.
92. A botanist’s plants bloom flowers that show upcoming seasons.
93. A jeweler’s gemstones shine lights that depict future scenes.
94. A potter molds clay that takes shapes of future artifacts.
95. A magician’s tricks reveal snippets of the future.
96. A dietician sees the future health of individuals based on their current diet.
97. A cyber security expert predicts future online threats.
98. A teacher’s chalkboard displays lessons from the future.
99. A paleontologist unearths fossils that also hint at future evolution.
100. A pilot of a space shuttle sees visions of humanity’s future among the stars.