101 Haunted House writing prompts

Daily Haunted House Prompt

A haunted bookstore attracts bibliophile spirits.

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Haunted house genre features houses or buildings inhabited by spirits. It revolves around the mysterious, the macabre, and the terrifying, playing on our fears of the unknown that lurks within familiar settings.

1. A family moves into a new house, only to find it's haunted by a tragic past.
2. A group of teenagers decide to explore an abandoned mansion, awakening a malevolent spirit.
3. An old, abandoned lighthouse seems to light up on stormy nights, luring ships to their doom.
4. A couple renovating a Victorian-era house stir up more than just dust.
5. A writer rents an isolated house to work on a novel and becomes haunted by its former inhabitants.
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6. An innocent game of hide and seek in a new house turns sinister when a child goes missing.
7. A paranormal investigator is invited to explore the most haunted house in the country.
8. A reality TV show about renovating old houses stumbles upon a truly haunted project.
9. An artist moves into a haunted studio, where the ghost influences her work in terrifying ways.
10. A young woman inherits a mansion from an unknown relative, but it comes with ghostly tenants.
11. A man purchases his childhood home, only to discover it's haunted by his own past.
12. A family's new home in the country is haunted by a farmer who lost his land.
13. A group of college students living in an old fraternity house disturb a ghostly hazing ritual.
14. An old library is haunted by the ghost of a librarian who can't rest until all books are returned.
15. A newlywed couple's dream house turns into a nightmare when they find they're not its only occupants.
16. A real estate agent tries to sell a haunted house, despite its ghostly interruptions.
17. A group of friends spend the night in a haunted house as a dare, only to realize the true horror when the sun rises.
18. A widow returns to her haunted childhood home, only to be greeted by the ghost of her long-lost love.
19. A haunted dollhouse replicates tragic events from its larger counterpart.
20. A family vacationing in a remote cabin finds it's haunted by a prospector who died there.
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21. An interior designer is tasked with updating a haunted mansion, but the ghosts have their own taste.
22. A haunted theater is put back into use, but the show is constantly interrupted by ghostly apparitions.
23. An author moves into a haunted house to gather material for his new book but ends up as the next chapter.
24. A group of squatters in an abandoned house are haunted by its former occupants.
25. A couple converting an old church into a house awakens the spirits of a former congregation.
26. A psychologist moves her practice into a new office, only to find that it's haunted by a former patient.
27. A chef opens a restaurant in a haunted house, serving more than just food to customers.
28. A haunted house attraction turns out to be genuinely haunted.
29. A bed and breakfast's business booms when it's discovered to be haunted.
30. A construction crew attempts to demolish a haunted house, but the house fights back.
31. An orphanage is haunted by the spirits of children who have passed through its doors.
32. A haunted apartment building's ghosts give new meaning to 'neighborly disputes'.
33. An antique shopkeeper unknowingly brings a haunted object into her home.
34. A couple buys a haunted RV, making every road trip a paranormal adventure.
35. A group of urban explorers stumble upon a haunted factory.
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36. A hospital is haunted by the spirit of a former doctor who can't let go of his duty.
37. A family's new house is haunted by a ghost that only the family pet can see.
38. A music teacher in a haunted school inspires the ghost to join the choir.
39. An old train station is haunted by the ghost of a conductor waiting for his final departure.
40. A new police station is haunted by the ghost of a detective with one last case to solve.
41. A haunted treehouse is home to the spirit of a boy who refuses to grow up.
42. A group of archaeologists uncover a haunted burial site.
43. A new fitness center is haunted by the ghost of a bodybuilder who won't quit his routine.
44. A haunted cruise ship sails with more passengers than the crew realizes.
45. A family's dream of owning a vineyard is spoiled by a haunted wine cellar.
46. A diner is haunted by a former waitress who still takes orders.
47. An old cinema is haunted by ghosts who come out for a midnight show.
48. A ballet studio is haunted by a ballerina who never got her big break.
49. A haunted office building makes late-night work a terrifying experience.
50. A couple's first apartment is haunted by a romantic ghost who tries to meddle in their relationship.
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51. A bakery is haunted by a baker who still insists on preparing the morning bread.
52. A haunted bookstore attracts bibliophile spirits.
53. A group of students encounter a ghost while staying in a haunted dorm.
54. A museum night guard encounters paranormal activity from a haunted exhibit.
55. A bridal shop is haunted by a jilted bride who died before her wedding day.
56. An abandoned amusement park is haunted by the spirits of its former guests.
57. A summer camp is haunted by the ghost of a former camper who disappeared in the woods.
58. An old well is haunted by the spirit of a woman who wished for eternal life.
59. A new home turns out to be haunted by the architect who designed it.
60. An antiques dealer's collection brings a host of hauntings into his home.
61. A haunted clock tower rings on the hour, followed by ghostly occurrences.
62. A seaside town is haunted by the ghost of a drowned sailor.
63. A haunted castle's ghostly inhabitants recreate a medieval lifestyle.
64. A historical reenactment is interrupted by real ghosts from the era.
65. A coffee shop is haunted by a former barista who still creates phantom latte art.
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66. A florist's shop is haunted by a woman who died before she could receive her last bouquet.
67. A haunted photo booth in an abandoned arcade captures ghostly images.
68. A moving company is hired to clear out a haunted house.
69. A laundromat is haunted by a woman who vanished after doing her laundry.
70. A manor's new caretaker is haunted by the estate's former staff.
71. A record store is haunted by a musician who never made it big.
72. A tailor shop is haunted by a designer still obsessed with her creations.
73. A mirror in a haunted house reveals the ghostly world on the other side.
74. A comic book store is haunted by a former customer searching for a rare issue.
75. An ice cream shop is haunted by a ghost who has a favorite flavor.
76. A theme park's haunted house turns out to be actually haunted.
77. A group of friends playing a haunted house board game become part of the game.
78. A toy store is haunted by a child who wants to play forever.
79. A firefighter buys a house haunted by a former resident who died in a fire.
80. A haunted music box plays a tune that summons spirits.
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81. A newly opened bar is haunted by the ghost of a prohibition-era bootlegger.
82. A family restaurant is haunted by the spirit of the original chef.
83. A garden is haunted by a ghost who keeps it blooming year-round.
84. A magician's magic shop is haunted by a ghost who enjoys pranks.
85. A pet store is haunted by a woman who comes to pet the cats.
86. A daycare center is haunted by a friendly ghost who loves to play with the children.
87. A haunted guest house scares away any potential visitors.
88. An apartment's shared laundry room is haunted by the spirit of a man who lost something important.
89. A grocery store is haunted by a ghost who keeps rearranging the shelves.
90. A haunted pawn shop sells items with a ghostly past.
91. A remote ski lodge is haunted by the spirit of a former guest.
92. A yoga studio is haunted by a spirit seeking tranquility.
93. A boutique is haunted by a fashion-conscious spirit.
94. A town hall is haunted by the ghost of a former mayor.
95. A newly built house is haunted by a ghost from the land's past.
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96. A craft store is haunted by a ghost who loves to knit.
97. A farmer's barn is haunted by a horse who still thinks it's racing day.
98. A haunted carousel seems to run on its own in the middle of the night.
99. A jewelry store is haunted by a woman who loves to wear the diamonds.
100. An abandoned subway station is haunted by the ghosts of its past riders.
101. A tattoo shop is haunted by a ghost who still wants to be an artist.
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