Compelling Story Prompts About Obsessive Characters

Discover unique story writing ideas featuring obsessed characters. At the bottom of the page, you will find links to hundreds of other story starters on our website.

• The Fated Stranger: Your character passes a stranger on the street and experiences a powerful sensation that goes beyond mere physical attraction. It is a sense that this is the person they are destined to spend their life with. Before your character can react, the stranger boards a bus and disappears. How will your character find them again, and what happens to their current relationship?
• The Collector's Obsession: Your character is a passionate collector of art, stamps, antiques, or coins. They hear a rumor that someone in town owns the specific item needed to complete their collection. When the owner refuses to sell, your character is not prepared to take no for an answer. If they cannot buy it, they will have to steal it.
• The Suspicious Partner: Your character's best friend has a new partner who seems wonderful on the surface. However, your character senses that this person is playing a role and feels that everything they say is a lie. Your character is determined to uncover the truth before their best friend gets hurt.
• The Unwilling Tenant: Your character finally feels at home in their rented apartment. When the building goes up for sale and all tenants are forced to leave, your character refuses to move. They decide to buy the building, even though they have no idea how to secure the necessary funds.