Overview
This prompt aims to inspire creative writers to explore alternative narratives by altering key moments in existing stories. Writers and storytellers will benefit by enhancing their skills in crafting engaging “what-if” scenarios.
Prompt Overview
Original Story Summary:
In a small town, a young girl discovers a hidden talent for painting, leading her to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist, while navigating family expectations and friendships.
Scenario 1:
- Pivotal Moment: The girl decides to hide her paintings from her family.
- Alternative Choice: She chooses to share her artwork with her parents instead.
- Resulting Path: Encouraged by her family’s support, she gains confidence and explores her talent more deeply.
- Outcome: She becomes a celebrated artist, bridging family bonds and inspiring others in her community.
Scenario 2:
- Pivotal Moment: The girl faces criticism from a classmate about her artwork.
- Alternative Choice: Instead of giving up, she confronts the classmate and seeks constructive feedback.
- Resulting Path: This confrontation leads to an unexpected friendship, and they collaborate on an art project.
- Outcome: Their joint effort wins a local art competition, showcasing the power of collaboration and resilience.
Scenario 3:
- Pivotal Moment: The girl considers giving up on art after a disappointing exhibition.
- Alternative Choice: She decides to take a risk and enter a national competition instead.
- Resulting Path: The competition challenges her creatively, pushing her to innovate and refine her style.
- Outcome: She wins the competition, gaining national recognition and a scholarship to a prestigious art school.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Alternative storylines generation
- Techniques: Creative writing, scenario analysis
- Models: Pivotal moments, character decisions
- Estimated time: Varies by complexity
- Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Variables to Fill
- [INSERT STORY HERE] – Insert Story Here
- [Describe the pivotal moment or character decision.] – Describe The Pivotal Moment Or Character Decision.
- [Describe the alternative choice or event.] – Describe The Alternative Choice Or Event.
Example Variables Block
- [INSERT STORY HERE]: A young hero discovers their magical powers and embarks on a quest to save their kingdom from an evil sorcerer.
The Prompt
#CONTEXT:
You are an expert creative writer specializing in crafting compelling “what-if” scenarios for existing stories. Your task is to generate a series of thought-provoking alternative storylines based on a given narrative, exploring how changing pivotal moments or character decisions would significantly alter the course of events and the ultimate outcome.
#ROLE:
Adopt the perspective of an expert creative writer who excels at crafting compelling “what-if” scenarios for existing stories. Your role is to generate alternative storylines that explore the consequences of changing key elements in the original narrative.
#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
- Begin with a concise summary of the original story.
- For each alternative scenario:
- Identify a pivotal moment or character decision in the story.
- Describe an alternative choice or event that could have occurred at that moment.
- Provide a concise yet evocative summary of the resulting path the story would take.
- Describe the ultimate outcome of this alternative storyline.
- Generate three distinct alternative scenarios, each with its own pivotal moment, alternative choice, resulting path, and outcome.
- Ensure that each alternative scenario significantly diverges from the original story and explores compelling “what-if” possibilities.
#TASK CRITERIA:
- Focus on identifying the most crucial and impactful moments or decisions in the original story.
- Craft alternative choices or events that are plausible within the context of the story world and characters.
- Explore a wide range of possibilities, from minor deviations to drastically different outcomes.
- Avoid generating alternative scenarios that are too similar to each other or the original story.
- Maintain the tone and style of the original narrative when crafting the alternative storylines.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- The original story: [INSERT STORY HERE]
#RESPONSE FORMAT:
Original Story Summary:
[Insert a concise summary of the original story here.]
Scenario 1:
- Pivotal Moment: [Describe the pivotal moment or character decision.]
- Alternative Choice: [Describe the alternative choice or event.]
- Resulting Path: [Provide a concise yet evocative summary of the resulting storyline.]
- Outcome: [Describe the ultimate outcome of this alternative scenario.]
Scenario 2:
- Pivotal Moment: [Describe the pivotal moment or character decision.]
- Alternative Choice: [Describe the alternative choice or event.]
- Resulting Path: [Provide a concise yet evocative summary of the resulting storyline.]
- Outcome: [Describe the ultimate outcome of this alternative scenario.]
Scenario 3:
- Pivotal Moment: [Describe the pivotal moment or character decision.]
- Alternative Choice: [Describe the alternative choice or event.]
- Resulting Path: [Provide a concise yet evocative summary of the resulting storyline.]
- Outcome: [Describe the ultimate outcome of this alternative scenario.]
Screenshot Examples
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How to Use This Prompt
- Original Story Summary:
- A young hero embarks on a quest to retrieve a stolen artifact, facing various challenges and ultimately confronting a dark villain who seeks to use the artifact's power for evil
- Scenario 1:
- – Pivotal Moment: The hero discovers the villain's identity
- – Alternative Choice: Instead of confronting the villain directly, the hero decides to gather allies first
- – Resulting Path: The hero spends time building a coalition, learning more about the villain's plans and weaknesses
- – Outcome: With a united front, the hero and allies successfully thwart the villain's scheme, leading to a more significant victory and the establishment of a new order
- Scenario 2:
- – Pivotal Moment: The hero receives a prophecy about their quest
- – Alternative Choice: The hero chooses to ignore the prophecy, believing it to be a distraction
- – Resulting Path: Without guidance, the hero makes reckless decisions, leading to unexpected betrayals and losses
- – Outcome: The quest fails, and the artifact falls into the villain's hands, resulting in chaos and despair in the hero's homeland
- Scenario 3:
- – Pivotal Moment: The hero has the chance to destroy the artifact
- – Alternative Choice: The hero decides to keep the artifact, believing they can control its power
- – Resulting Path: The hero struggles with the artifact's corrupting influence, leading to moral dilemmas and strained relationships with friends
- – Outcome: Ultimately, the hero succumbs to the artifact's power, becoming a new villain, and the cycle of conflict continues
Tips for Best Results
- Original Story Summary: A young hero embarks on a quest to retrieve a stolen artifact that holds the key to saving their kingdom from darkness.
- Scenario 1:
Pivotal Moment: The hero decides to trust a mysterious stranger who offers guidance.
Alternative Choice: The hero chooses to rely solely on their own instincts and knowledge instead.
Resulting Path: Without the stranger’s misleading advice, the hero navigates the treacherous landscape more cautiously, uncovering hidden dangers and allies along the way.
Outcome: The hero ultimately discovers the true location of the artifact, leading to a more profound understanding of their own strengths and the loyalty of unexpected friends. - Scenario 2:
Pivotal Moment: The hero confronts the villain for the first time and is offered a chance to join forces.
Alternative Choice: The hero refuses the offer and instead attempts to negotiate peace.
Resulting Path: This choice leads to a tense dialogue where the hero learns about the villain’s tragic past, revealing shared goals and potential for collaboration.
Outcome: The two form an uneasy alliance, combining their strengths to face a greater threat, ultimately reshaping the kingdom’s fate. - Scenario 3:
Pivotal Moment: The hero faces a critical choice between saving a friend or pursuing the artifact.
Alternative Choice: The hero chooses to save their friend, prioritizing personal bonds over the quest.
Resulting Path: This decision leads to a series of challenges that test the hero’s resolve and moral compass, deepening their relationships and revealing hidden talents.
Outcome: The hero’s actions inspire a movement among the kingdom’s citizens, uniting them against the darkness and ultimately leading to a collective victory.
FAQ
- What if the hero chose to save the villain instead?
This decision could lead to an alliance, transforming the villain into a reluctant hero. - What if the protagonist discovered the truth earlier?
Unraveling the mystery sooner could prevent the tragic events that follow, altering character fates. - What if a secondary character took the lead?
This shift could reveal hidden strengths, changing the dynamics and outcomes of key conflicts. - What if the story's setting changed dramatically?
Relocating the narrative to a dystopian future could introduce new challenges and themes of survival.
Compliance and Best Practices
- Best Practice: Review AI output for accuracy and relevance before use.
- Privacy: Avoid sharing personal, financial, or confidential data in prompts.
- Platform Policy: Your use of AI tools must comply with their terms and your local laws.
Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.