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30 writing prompts about dark magic

  1. Write a story about a young apprentice who becomes entangled in a forbidden form of dark magic.
  2. Explore the consequences of a character who uses dark magic to resurrect a loved one.
  3. Create a world where dark magic is the only means of survival, and the protagonist must choose between embracing it or resisting its allure.
  4. Write about a cursed artifact that grants immense dark magical power to anyone who possesses it.
  5. Imagine a society where practitioners of dark magic are feared and hunted, and a protagonist must hide their abilities to survive.
  6. Tell the story of a character who unintentionally unleashes a powerful and malevolent dark force upon the world.
  7. Write a tale of a group of individuals who use dark magic for noble purposes, challenging the conventional notions of good and evil.
  8. Explore the psychological toll on a character who delves too deep into dark magic and loses their sense of self.
  9. Create a magical academy where students are taught both light and dark magic, and follow a student’s journey as they grapple with the temptation of the dark arts.
  10. Describe a character who discovers an ancient book of dark magic and becomes consumed by its power.
  11. Write about a protagonist who must make a pact with a dark entity to save their loved ones, at the cost of their own soul.
  12. Imagine a world where dark magic is the dominant force, and a small group of rebels fight to restore balance using light magic.
  13. Explore the origins of dark magic in a mythological world and the tragic events that led to its corruption.
  14. Write a story about a character who is wrongly accused of practicing dark magic and must prove their innocence.
  15. Imagine a character who uses dark magic to exact revenge on those who have wronged them, only to discover the consequences are far greater than anticipated.
  16. Create a protagonist who possesses the ability to absorb and manipulate dark magic, struggling to control their powers and resist its corrupting influence.
  17. Write about a character who discovers a hidden society of dark magic users and must decide whether to join them or fight against their destructive ways.
  18. Explore the moral dilemma of a character who uses dark magic to save lives but must sacrifice their own humanity in the process.
  19. Describe a cursed forest filled with dark magic where a group of adventurers must navigate its dangers to retrieve a powerful artifact.
  20. Write a story about a character who seeks out forbidden knowledge of dark magic to gain immortality but finds that eternal life comes at a cost.
  21. Imagine a world where dark magic is outlawed, and a character becomes an underground practitioner, fighting against oppressive forces.
  22. Create a protagonist who is born with an uncontrollable dark magic that threatens to consume them unless they find a way to harness and control it.
  23. Write about a character who becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit and must find a way to break free from its control.
  24. Describe a character who uses dark magic to manipulate time and alter the course of history, leading to unforeseen consequences.
  25. Imagine a protagonist who discovers a hidden society of benevolent dark magic practitioners, challenging the notion that all dark magic is inherently evil.
  26. Write a story about a character who accidentally curses themselves with a dark spell and must find a way to reverse it before it’s too late.
  27. Create a world where dark magic is a natural force that must be balanced with light magic to prevent catastrophic events.
  28. Describe a character who must navigate a labyrinth filled with dark magic traps and illusions to reach a coveted artifact.
  29. Write about a character who is born into a prestigious family of dark magic practitioners but rejects their heritage, choosing a different path.
  30. Imagine a character who discovers a hidden library of ancient dark magic spells and becomes obsessed with mastering their power, regardless of the consequences.

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