37 Urban Fantasy writing prompts

Daily Urban Fantasy Prompt

A series of magical malfunctions plagues a city after an ancient ley line is disturbed by construction work.

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Urban fantasy brings the supernatural into the modern world. Set in urban environments, it combines magical elements with contemporary settings, presenting a familiar yet fantastical universe.

1. An unlikely hero emerges when a magical veil separating our world from a realm of myth begins to falter, allowing mythical creatures to seep into modern day New York City.
2. In a world where everyone develops a supernatural ability at adolescence, a teenager is concerned as they remain seemingly ordinary on their 16th birthday.
3. A graffiti artist discovers that her murals come to life under the full moon, and she must use her art to defend her city from an ancient evil.
4. An aging detective finds an amulet that lets him talk to city's buildings. The buildings have stories to tell, secrets to reveal, and warnings to impart.
5. A rebellious teenager discovers a portal to an enchanted world in the depths of the city's subway system.
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6. A witch running a magical bakery in downtown Chicago struggles to keep her magic secret when a food critic with a knack for uncovering mysteries takes interest in her pastries.
7. In a world where supernatural beings live alongside humans, a half-human, half-vampire falls in love with a vampire hunter.
8. A delivery driver for a magical artifacts shop gets more than he bargained for when he delivers a package to the wrong address and stumbles into a plot to overthrow the magical government.
9. The statues in the city park come to life after dark. A homeless man, the only witness of this phenomenon, must convince someone of what he's seen before an ancient curse threatens the city.
10. A street magician's tricks start to become real magic. Unprepared and frightened, he must quickly learn to control his new abilities before they spiral out of control.
11. A paranormal investigator is called to a haunted skyscraper, where she must unravel the building's history to lay the spirits to rest.
12. An eldritch creature disguised as a stray cat manipulates events in a small neighborhood for its own mysterious ends.
13. A ghost stuck in a limbo meets a living girl who can see him. They form an unlikely bond and together try to uncover the truth about his death.
14. An age-old sorcerer posing as a homeless man must protect a group of teenagers who accidentally awakened a vengeful spirit in the city.
15. An unsuspecting librarian stumbles upon a book of black magic and accidentally summons a demon, causing a series of magical mishaps in the city.
16. A vampire, werewolf, and ghost run a supernatural detective agency, solving magical mysteries and dealing with their own interpersonal conflicts.
17. In a city where supernatural beings live in secret, a young werewolf struggles to control her abilities while trying to lead a normal human life.
18. When a mythical beast starts terrorizing a modern city, a renowned cryptozoologist and a skeptical detective must work together to stop it.
19. A high school student finds a grimoire in the school's library and accidentally forms a pact with a devil, gaining magical powers and a lot of trouble.
20. A group of paranormal enthusiasts start a ghost hunting business in their city, only to discover that some of the ghosts have been waiting for them.
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21. A pizza delivery guy discovers he has been delivering 'special' pizzas to the supernatural inhabitants of the city and is drawn into their secret world.
22. In the heart of the city, a hidden magical market sells enchanted wares. When a mundane human accidentally wanders in, they end up purchasing an artifact with the power to rewrite reality.
23. A series of magical malfunctions plagues a city after an ancient ley line is disturbed by construction work.
24. A coven of witches uses their powers to run a successful tech startup, but their success draws unwanted attention from both the human and magical worlds.
25. A magical tattoo artist finds that her creations have begun to take on a life of their own, imbuing their bearers with unexpected powers.
26. The city's stray dogs are actually shapeshifters, hiding from a powerful enemy. They must band together when their secret is threatened.
27. A detective can touch objects and see their past. When she is handed a centuries-old murder weapon, she must solve the historical murder while dealing with the ghost that came with it.
28. In a world where wizards are corporate power brokers, an up-and-coming young wizard must navigate the dangerous waters of corporate politics, dark magic, and office romance.
29. A mysterious app appears on your phone. It gives you tasks, and when completed, you receive small 'rewards' like finding money on the street or meeting your favorite actor. The tasks start getting darker, and the rewards bigger.
30. A door-to-door salesman sells magical items to unsuspecting customers. When one of his items causes chaos in a small neighborhood, he must undo the damage without revealing the magical world.
31. A young artist discovers that she can paint portals into other dimensions. When a malevolent creature escapes into her city, she must find a way to paint it back into its own dimension.
32. In a city filled with superheroes, a barista discovers they have the power to nullify other superpowers. Now, they must navigate their new life as the most sought-after person in town.
33. A modern city has a secret society of time travelers. A young woman, unknowingly a part of this society, must navigate the twists and turns of past and future to prevent a timeline catastrophe.
34. A taxi driver who can see ghosts carries spectral passengers to their final destinations. One day, a ghost offers a fare he can't refuse - to solve her murder.
35. A group of urban explorers stumbles upon a hidden part of the city, where magic is real and danger lurks around every corner.
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36. The city's gargoyles come to life at night, and one befriends a night shift security guard, involving him in their secret world.
37. An elderly woman runs a boarding house for displaced magical creatures in the heart of a bustling city, providing them refuge from the human world.
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Isabella Mitchell: A reclusive wordsmith known for her enigmatic charm, Isabella finds solace in moonlit nights, where her pen dances effortlessly, painting tales of mystery and romance under the shimmering stars. She shares her home with a loyal feline companion named Luna, who often perches beside her as she writes, serving as her muse and silent confidante.