Here is my current set of lists for story prompts. I’ll update or add new ones as I work my way through these or have enough reader suggestions to create new tables! Each time a prompt gets used I’ll add a * next to it.
Locations (d20)
- Desert Oasis
- Mountain Peak
- Ancient Ruins
- Lighthouse
- Coral Reef
- Secluded Beach
- Underground Cave
- Abandoned Castle
- City Marketplace
- Train Station
- Space Station
- Luxury Cruise Ship*
- Rainforest Canopy
- Arctic Glacier
- Riverside Campground
- Medieval Village
- Suburban Neighborhood
- High-Tech Laboratory
- Deserted Island
- Rooftop Garden*
Genre (d6)
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy*
- Mystery*
- Romance
- Horror
- Historical Fiction
Adjectives (d20)
- Luminous
- Rusty
- Majestic
- Fragile
- Ferocious
- Charming
- Mysterious*
- Resilient
- Whimsical
- Vibrant
- Melancholy
- Enormous
- Elegant
- Brittle
- Intrepid
- Menacing
- Aromatic*
- Tranquil
- Agile
- Soporific
People/Professions (d20)
- Engineer
- Athlete
- Explorer
- Pioneer
- Mentor
- Guardian
- Teacher
- Artisan
- Judge
- Philosopher
- Architect
- Scholar
- Visionary
- Advocate*
- Observer
- Inventor
- Detective*
- Warrior
- Sculptor
- Strategist
Objects (d20)
- Crystal Vase
- Watch*
- Backpack
- Camera
- Candle
- Antique Compass
- Scissors
- Bicycle
- Teapot
- Brass Key
- Drumstick
- Frying Pan
- Hammer
- Umbrella
- Glasses
- Carved Walking Stick
- Suitcase*
- Wheelbarrow
- Flask
- Telescope
Animals/Plants (d20)
- Redwood Tree
- Snow Leopard
- African Violet
- Cuttlefish
- Bald Eagle
- Saguaro Cactus
- Blue Jay*
- Great White Shark
- Orchid
- Ginkgo Tree
- African Elephant
- Dolphin
- Bonsai Tree
- Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
- Rose
- Sunflower*
- Tiger
- Cobra
- Venus Flytrap
- Sea Turtle
Actions/Events (d20)
- Betrayal Uncovered
- Unexpected Arrival
- Item Discovered*
- Secret Revealed
- Ambush*
- Rescue Mission
- Mysterious Disappearance
- Alliance Formed
- Sudden Confrontation
- Daring Escape
- Time Travel Event
- Forbidden Romance
- Power Shift
- Epic Battle
- Surprising Confession
- Journey Undertaken
- Mystery Solved
- Reunion of Friends
- Tragic Loss
- Unexpected Transformation









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