Get in the holiday spirit with these new creative writing prompts for Advent.
Monday’s Prompt: The First Light
A young girl discovers a mysterious candle on her doorstep that, when lit, reveals glimpses of the past, present, and future.
As the first day of Advent begins, she must decide whose future she’ll try to change.
Tuesday’s Prompt: The Calendar That Knows Too Much
A peculiar Advent calendar appears in the town square, with doors that open only for specific people.
Each door reveals a secret about their past, bringing the community closer—or tearing them apart.
Wednesday’s Prompt: The Advent Messengers
In a world where Advent marks the return of mythical beings who deliver messages to the living, a skeptic receives a note from a loved one long gone, guiding them to an unexpected destiny.
Thursday’s Prompt: Winter’s Promise
A snowstorm traps a group of travelers in an old church at the start of Advent.
Among them is someone claiming to hold the key to restoring peace to the world—but at a great personal cost.
Friday’s Prompt: The Forgotten Feast
A centuries-old tradition is unearthed in a small village on the first day of Advent.
As the townsfolk prepare to celebrate, strange occurrences hint at the true origins of the ritual—and the sacrifices it demands.
Saturday’s Prompt: The Advent Keys
A young musician finds an antique Advent wreath with hidden compartments. Each day, a key appears, unlocking a new mystery tied to their family’s past—and a promise for their future.
Sunday’s Prompt: Midnight’s Visitor
On the eve of Advent, a stranger arrives at the protagonist’s home with an unusual request: host an ancient feast meant to ward off an impending darkness.
But as the night unfolds, the true meaning of the feast comes to light.
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