Write about a character who’s had their future foretold from birth — but isn’t sure if they believe it.

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“The Chieftess” by Lani Lane

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Far in the mountains of Adilade, deep within the High Cave, lay a snow leopard. Faded spots dotted her back, and she sported a large scar across her left ear.Tucked under her belly wriggled a tiny cub--the smallest cub the snow leopard had ever seen.“I’m hungry, Nan,” squeaked the cub.“Hush. The hunter’s on his way.”“I want food now.”“Hush! Don’t make me say it again, Shortpaw.”Shortpaw squirmed underneath her grandmother, who curled her body tighter around the cub.Heavy thumps echoed around the cave and another snow leopard bounded up to Na...

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“Future on hand” by Pratheeksha R

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“Hurry up Anwesha! We’ll be late and I cannot afford to miss Ma’s preaching on your birthday!! You’re stepping into your teenage years.” Asma screamed at her daughter, as she hurriedly packed some documents into her handbag. Anwesha came from her room, sulking and rolling her eyes. It was not only about waking up at 6 AM on a Saturday Morning, all the more so on her birthday that bothered Anwesha, she wouldn’t wake up any other day, at any time for Ma’s preaching. Ma meant Mother but Asma wasn’t referring to anyone’s biological mother; ...

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“The Devil's Gift” by Sophie Aay

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You've probably heard of the circle of African gods, right? No. Well, a week ago I would have said the same. I would have sworn to the heavens that I knew nothing but contrary to what we think, several gods exists and call it myth or fiction...it's left to you.Like you, I didn't believe in witches, monsters, angels and other mystic beings either...I knew one prophecy though. The same one burnt into my soul. Mom said the high priestess of the Malicar clan in Egypt read her fortune while she was pregnant with me and told her these words.On a d...

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“Unforetold Destiny” by Lily Rebecca 🐰🐾

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"You're a princess! You have to become queen. You have no choice in this matter. Your father is dead and I cannot run the kingdom in the state that I am in not to mention that queens aren't allowed to rule on their own. You must take the throne and lead your people! You always knew that this day was coming Amelia! But you didn't believe it. You were up there in the clouds. Get your feet on the ground young lady, in one day you will be queen, and you can't change that. In one day you will have fulfilled your destiny that you would've done at ...

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“The Knight And The Bard” by Ryan Dupont

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A man sat alone at a table in a shadowy corner of the tavern, keeping to his own thoughts, lost in a mug of ale. He was wearing chainmail, with a sword sheathed at his hip and a heavy, iron helmet sitting upon the table next to his empty porridge bowl. He was clearly a knight, wearing the colors of the kingdom of Rhylaria and the markings of Queen Valda on his shield. He did not look up when the bard approached. “Good Sir Knight, I do know thee,” Aldos insisted. “Are you not Sir Alfred of Rhylaria?” “Go away bard,” was the response, as...

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“Witch Of The Woods” by Anastasia Foxx

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There will come a time where you will find a path that murmurs with darkness and is hidden by curtains of Magic. The path will be in the woods, past all the colonial houses standing erect, past all of the sleepy houses, settling in for the night, their shadows long and thin, sprawling across the ground. It will follow dark oak trees that twist and turn up to the sun, like claws infinitely trying to seize the sky, their leaves the deep purple of blackberries. It will smell of rotting leaves, a dusky scent that stands out from the sw...

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“My Parents' Hopes Won't Come True” by Lydia Sarrou

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I was just a tiny baby when my parents started saying all these things. My dad kept telling me how proud he is of me and that he couldn’t wait for me to grow up and start my own family, just like him and mom. My mom was also telling me that I’d be a great groom in the future. Every single day, from the day that I was born, my parents have been preparing me to live a life, just like them. They wanted me to find a wife, to have kids, and be a parent just like my dad. I remember when I had just reached the age of 5, we had to go to a we...

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“Elemental Powers” by Kaitlyn James

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The trolls told me I was a lightning when I was younger, but I did not believe them and then I forgot two minutes later. Although I do remember them telling me I would be a Queen. It was funny to me because I was little, and I didn’t even know what Lightning was. I thought it was the little bugs that fly around at night and they look like little night lights all over the sky. Oh, you're probably really confused, aren’t you? Let me explain. The Earth is divided among powers: Water, Ice, Fire, Air, Earth, and Lightning. They used to thi...

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“The cursed gift ” by S C

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Whenever good came to jasmine or evil befell her, her grandmother would react as if she had already known, nothing new happened to her granddaughter ever surprised her, something that irritated jasmine to a great extent. When she was a teenager - the golden period for emotional outbursts- she complained to her how she didn't care for her future, didn't care what happened in her life, all she ever did was smile briefly at the good moments and nod knowingly at the bad ones maybe she would have been better off living in an orphanage than with a...

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“The False Goddess” by Louise Coley

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Two boys stood on the palace balcony, though they were not yet two souls. They stared at the eastern horizon with identical eyes, holding identical hands. “Look!” one beamed, pointing at the red halo blooming over the mountains.The other frowned.“I don't feel like I'm doing anything,” he said.“Then I must be Luca,” his brother told him, “Making the sun rise. And you will be Durma, seeing it set.”The boy's frown only deepened, the rising sun casting his face in dark shadow.“You can really feel it?” he asked doubtfully.“Of course.”The div...

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“Deep in the Blue” by Dibsysgsvn Dibwyshv

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"Elle, two Cioppino on table number 4 please.""Right away" I said and taking the tray of two Cioppino I went to table number 4."Your two Cioppino, enjoy you meal" I said with a smile at the old couple and placed Cioppino in front of them before leaving to the kitchen again."It was the last order of tonight" Denise said while taking off her apron.Denise and I have been working in this diner from past one year. She is my best friend, room mate, colleague and an amazing person."Fortunately" I said taking my bag from the table."Good night, Mr. J...

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“Oracle” by Aimee P

Submitted to Contest #62

“Have you visited the Oracle again recently?” “No, why?” “Well, what if you forget something? About, y’know…” “Please,” I sighed with exasperation, pushing my hair out of my face. “I’ve been told my future since birth. I know what to avoid. Not that I’m so sure it’ll happen anyway.” My friend, Amani, watched me nervously as I hopped up on a rock wall, just trying to show how much I really cared. Which is to say, little. “Besides,” I added. “Isn’t like, believing in that stuff just manifesting it? Like I mean, if I were to take everything...

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“Sain and the Tower of Pijarr” by Michael Boquet

Submitted to Contest #62

Sain readied himself for battle as he neared the tower of Pijarr God of Glaciers. Miles beneath the southern polar ice cap and inside the gullet of a whale, Sain knew this was his chance to become a legend. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, focusing his mind. When he opened his eyes, he was calm and prepared for the task ahead of him. Yet, as it always did before a battle or quest, the prophecy returned to Sain's mind. Sain tried his best to dismiss these thoughts. Candra the Moon Goddess may have possessed the gift of prophe...

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“Eccentric Elderly Wisdom” by Lydi B

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The memory of her guffawing classmates still followed Shari down the sidewalk where she skipped a grinning path around early dinner diners and off-duty nine-to-fivers. Her brown boots clomped with victory to the tune of crawling traffic. The homework had been, “Write about your thoughts on predetermined futures or the results of karma.” Shari’s definite high mark was exhibited in the shared exuberance filling that literature hall as she proudly expounded on the absurdity of any such superstitions. Humor was her jam—her fruitiest, mos...

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“Heart Never Lies ” by Cottoncandy Skies

Submitted to Contest #62

Halloween taunts her. Every decorated house, every person walking down the streets in costumes, every kid out for treats or trick, and even Halloween editions in shops were a reminder of what Grace could never have. Grace pulled the scarf around her neck tighter as she walked past the house decorated with fake skeletons, at least she hoped they were fake. People believe that Halloween is one day when all the witches and fairies in the town roam freely without the fear of being caught. It was the day their powers were at peak. It wa...

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Write about a character who’s had their future foretold from birth — but isn’t sure if they believe it.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 152 stories

“The Chieftess” by Lani Lane

“Future on hand” by Pratheeksha R

“The Devil's Gift” by Sophie Aay

“Unforetold Destiny” by Lily Rebecca 🐰🐾

“The Knight And The Bard” by Ryan Dupont

“Witch Of The Woods” by Anastasia Foxx

“My Parents' Hopes Won't Come True” by Lydia Sarrou

“Elemental Powers” by Kaitlyn James

“The cursed gift ” by S C

“The False Goddess” by Louise Coley

“Deep in the Blue” by Dibsysgsvn Dibwyshv

“Oracle” by Aimee P

“Sain and the Tower of Pijarr” by Michael Boquet

“Eccentric Elderly Wisdom” by Lydi B

“Heart Never Lies ” by Cottoncandy Skies

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about a character who can suddenly only “remember” their future, not their past.

Write about two characters on the verge of a life-changing event, but one has rigged the outcome.

Write about a character preparing to go into stasis for decades (or centuries).

Write about a character putting something into a time capsule.

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