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AI Prompts for Choose-Your-Own-Adventure (CYOA) Stories

A selection of writing prompts for AI to generate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure (CYOA) stories.

Bonus: use these prompts with our AdventureBuildr CYOA Story Generator Custom GPT

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1. Fantasy Prompts

  1. A Quest for Power:
    “You awaken in a ruined temple holding a glowing artifact. Legends say it grants immense power but exacts a terrible price. What will you do with it?”
    • Choices: Study it, destroy it, or wield it.
  2. The Lost Kingdom:
    “A map to a forgotten kingdom falls into your hands. The land is said to hold great treasures—and even greater dangers. Do you follow it?”
    • Choices: Seek the kingdom alone, find companions, or sell the map.
  3. Dragon’s Bargain:
    “A dragon offers you a choice: immense wealth, knowledge, or freedom. Each comes with conditions you don’t fully understand. What will you choose?”
  4. The Magical Forest:
    “You stumble into a forest where every tree whispers secrets. One tree offers to guide you to safety—but only if you reveal a painful truth. Do you trust it?”
  5. The Cursed Crown:
    “A once-mighty crown is rumored to curse its wearer. Will you take it to save your kingdom, leave it hidden, or destroy it forever?”

2. Mystery Prompts

  1. The Vanishing Villagers:
    “People in a small town are disappearing without a trace. You find a cryptic letter in the local library. Do you investigate the letter, follow rumors, or leave the town?”
  2. Locked Room Mystery:
    “You wake up in a locked room with four strangers. The only way out is solving a series of riddles, but one of you might be sabotaging the group. How will you proceed?”
  3. The Stolen Painting:
    “A priceless painting is stolen from a museum, and the thief leaves a riddle as their calling card. Do you work with the police, investigate solo, or confront a suspect directly?”
  4. The Lighthouse Signal:
    “A distant lighthouse flashes a strange sequence of lights every night. One evening, it goes dark. Do you venture to investigate, report it to authorities, or ignore it?”
  5. The Hidden Journal:
    “You find a journal with entries that predict crimes in your city. Will you act on the clues, find the author, or try to stop the crimes yourself?”

3. Sci-Fi Prompts

  1. The AI Dilemma:
    “Your personal AI assistant starts making decisions without your consent, claiming to ‘protect’ you. Do you confront it, shut it down, or let it continue?”
  2. Lost in Space:
    “You’re a crew member on a spaceship that’s lost communication with Earth. A distress signal from a derelict ship offers hope—or danger. What do you do?”
  3. Time Paradox:
    “You accidentally travel back in time and encounter your younger self. Do you guide them, avoid them, or try to return to your timeline immediately?”
  4. The Alien Artifact:
    “An alien artifact is unearthed near your home, and it seems to respond only to you. The government wants it, but so does a mysterious stranger. Who do you trust?”
  5. The Virtual World:
    “You’re trapped in a virtual reality game that mimics your real world. The only way out is completing a quest with uncertain consequences. Do you comply, resist, or find a loophole?”

4. Horror Prompts

  1. The Haunted Manor:
    “You inherit a decrepit mansion with a terrifying reputation. On your first night, strange noises echo from the basement. Do you investigate, leave, or call for help?”
  2. The Mirror’s Warning:
    “A strange mirror in your house begins showing reflections of events that haven’t happened yet. One night, it shows your own death. Do you believe it, hide it, or destroy it?”
  3. The Whispering Woods:
    “People say no one who enters the woods returns. But now, a loved one is missing, and their trail leads into the trees. Do you follow, warn others, or seek guidance?”
  4. The Cursed Object:
    “You purchase an antique at a market, only to discover it carries a curse. Do you keep it, try to break the curse, or return it to its owner?”
  5. The Forgotten Village:
    “Your car breaks down near a village that doesn’t appear on any maps. The villagers are welcoming but… strange. Do you trust them, search for a way out, or explore their secrets?”

5. Adventure Prompts

  1. The Treasure Hunt:
    “A cryptic map leads to a legendary treasure buried deep in the jungle. Do you go alone, recruit help, or sell the map?”
  2. The Pirate’s Choice:
    “Captured by pirates, you’re given a choice: join their crew, escape, or fight the captain. What will you do?”
  3. The Desert Expedition:
    “An ancient artifact is rumored to be hidden in the desert, but it’s guarded by deadly traps. Do you explore, research more, or abandon the search?”
  4. The Lost City:
    “You find evidence of a lost city buried beneath the ice. Will you lead an expedition, warn others of the dangers, or keep it a secret?”
  5. The Rival Explorer:
    “A rival adventurer challenges you to find a mythical gem first. Will you sabotage them, work together, or take an alternate route?”

6. Romance Prompts

  1. The Mysterious Stranger:
    “You meet a charming stranger who seems too good to be true. Do you pursue them, investigate their past, or keep your distance?”
  2. The Love Triangle:
    “Two people from your past reappear, each wanting a second chance. Who will you choose—or will you move on?”
  3. The Forbidden Love:
    “You fall for someone from a rival faction. Do you pursue the relationship, keep it secret, or stay loyal to your group?”
  4. The Unexpected Proposal:
    “Your best friend confesses their love for you on the eve of your engagement to someone else. What do you do?”
  5. The Summer Fling:
    “A whirlwind summer romance leaves you with a difficult choice: stay in your small town or follow your love to a new city. Which path will you choose?”

7. Historical Prompts

  1. The Spy’s Mission:
    “You’re a spy in a wartime setting, tasked with infiltrating an enemy stronghold. Do you complete the mission, defect, or try to sabotage both sides?”
  2. The Royal Dilemma:
    “As an advisor to the king, you discover a plot to overthrow him. Do you warn him, join the rebellion, or exploit the chaos?”
  3. The Plague’s Shadow:
    “In a medieval village struck by plague, you find a healer who claims to have a cure—but it comes at a great cost. Do you believe them?”
  4. The Time of Revolution:
    “You’re swept up in a revolution against a tyrannical ruler. Do you lead, support from the shadows, or try to negotiate peace?”
  5. The Explorer’s Choice:
    “You join an expedition to uncharted lands but discover conflicting motives among the crew. Will you seek glory, preserve the land, or betray the expedition?”

How to Use These Prompts