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Werewolf Definition
A werewolf is a mythical human capable of shapeshifting into a wolf or human-wolf hybrid either voluntarily or due to an affliction/curse, often following a bite/scratch from another werewolf. The transformations typically takes place on a full moon night.
During the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern eras, an important, if minor, aspect of the “witch-hunt” phenomena is the persecution of werewolves and the related folklore. The trial of alleged werewolves began in what is now Switzerland (particularly the Valais and Vaud) in the early 15th century, peaked in the 17th, and died out by the 18th.
Werewolf Fictions
The first werewolf fiction originated from the story of Lycaon, an Arcadian King who tested Zeus by feeding him a dish of his dismembered son. Zeus punished Lycaon for this by turning him into a wolf and killing his sons.
Ever since then, werewolves have been depicted as anything from benign creatures who aided knights on their quests, to satanic beasts who crave human flesh and prone to violent outbursts. However, recently, with the rise of various back-to-nature sentiments, werewolves have been portrayed in a more sympathetic light, because they are regarded as a representation of humans who aligned themselves more closely with nature.
Remus Lupin, a character in the Harry Potter series (1997–2007) and Jacob Black, a character in the Twilight series, are recent examples of werewolf characters who are painted as the protagonists.
Werewolf Story Ideas
Without further ado, below are some enticing werewolf story ideas and prompts to stoke the imagination!
Please note that the genders in these starters are just placeholders and are not meant to enforce any hurtful stereotypes nor offend anyone.
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Adventure
Ready to sink your teeth into the world of werewolf storytelling? Let’s delve into the most intriguing and adventurous werewolf story ideas that are sure to ignite your imagination.
1. In a land plagued by a centuries-old curse, a skilled warrior blessed with the blood of a werewolf becomes their people’s last hope for salvation. Bound by the moon’s cycle, they embark on a perilous journey to break the curse, battling against powerful sorcerers, ancient lycanthropic beasts, and the relentless pursuit of a fanatical order dedicated to their eradication. (Originally appeared in my post The Most Maical Fantasy Adventure Ideas.)
2. In a world where werewolves are hunted and feared, a courageous werewolf leader emerges to protect their kind from extinction. With a small band of loyal allies, they embark on a dangerous journey to find a fabled sanctuary where werewolves can live in peace. Along the way, they encounter hunters, navigate treacherous landscapes, and unravel the mysteries of their own lineage, all while fighting to preserve the legacy of the lycanthropes.
3. Once every century, during a rare celestial alignment, a grand masquerade ball takes place where werewolves and other shapeshifters can freely reveal their true forms without fear of persecution. The story follows a young werewolf who must navigate the intricate politics, secrets, and rivalries of the werewolf society while preparing for the upcoming Moonlit Masquerade. Along the way, they uncover a dark conspiracy that threatens to shatter the delicate balance between the human and supernatural worlds.
4. In a noir-inspired city where supernatural creatures coexist with humans, a werewolf and a detective pair up to investigate a series of mysterious crimes that target both humans and supernatural beings alike. As they delve deeper into the dark underbelly of the city, they uncover a complex web of corruption, supernatural politics, and ancient curses that intertwine with their own troubled pasts.
Fluffy
A werewolf story doesn’t always have to be bleak so here are some werewolf story ideas to add a dash of sweetness into any urban fantasy story.
1. Werewolves are capable of speaking to dogs. One werewolf in particular is gathering intel from his crush’s dog in order to win the owner’s heart.
2. A werewolf who provides service as a professional tracker, from missing things to missing people to missing pets.
3. A veterinarian gets infected with lycanthropy, and all his animal patients can smell that something is wrong with him. Cue an oblivious owner who’s trying to figure out their pet’s sudden change of behavior.
4. A werewolf who looks forward to a full moon night to transform into a wolf because then they’re free to frolic with the local wolf tribe.
5. Following grisly massacres of local farm animals, a pack of werewolves tries to avoid the spotlight and blends more with the society by becoming corn farmers.
6. A lovable werewolf with a penchant for mischief stumbles upon a magical artifact that grants them the ability to transform into different animals instead of a wolf. With their newfound power, they embark on a misadventure-filled journey to help their animal friends, unravel a comedic conspiracy, and embrace the extraordinary range of their shape-shifting abilities.
Romance
Here are some imaginative werewolf story ideas, with some romantic twists.
1. Inspired by selkie and the folklore The Woman as Wolf, werewolves are wolves with the ability to change to humans by shedding their skin. Write about a werewolf who’s willing to shed his skin forever to be with a woman he loves.
2. A pack of werewolves kidnaps the executive who’s in discussion with the locals about converting the forest, which is the werewolves’ habitat, into a shopping mall. What happens when the alpha leader falls in love with the executive? (Originally appeared in 12 Thrilling Paranormal Romance Writing Prompts.)
3. From her late grandfather, a girl inherits a farm that borders with a lush forest, but unbeknownst to her, her late grandfather has made a special pact with the local werewolf tribe who lives in that forest.
4. During a lone hiking trip, a hiker passes out and receives help from a woman who turns out to be a werewolf. The twist is, her tribe changed him into a werewolf while he was unconscious because the elders wouldn’t let the woman assist anyone who wasn’t one of their own. (Originally appeared in Romance Story Ideas with a Unique Twist.)
5. A comedic take on how a man is trying to hide the fact that he’s a werewolf from his fiancĂ©e, and meanwhile, the fiancĂ©e is trying to hide from him the fact that she’s a vampire.
Picture Prompts
Here are some picture-based werewolf story ideas, because, a picture speaks a thousand words! Below are some image prompts as well as some prompt ideas to accompany each.
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1. Tired of the misconceptions surrounding werewolves, a werewolf decides to become the hero of the city. But he has to face oppositions from his werewolves kin who are all too comfortable with their old ways of living.
2. A man who’s been cured of his werewolf curse is unable to forget all the atrocities he committed while he was a werewolf, and slowly, he regresses into his old self and regains his werewolf instincts.
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1. The newest sheriff in town must unravel the cases of grisly murders that only happen once a month. Meanwhile, at home, he has to deal with a rebellious young adult daughter who hangs out with the wrong crowd.
2. A werewolf whose weakness is the sound of a baby crying, which will change them back into human right away.
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1. When Little Red Riding Hood is bitten by the big, bad werewolf, she must attempt to hide the ailment and find a cure before her grandma finds out and turns the entire village against her.
2. During a Halloween event, a woman meets an enigmatic man dressed as a werewolf. Only, she finds out later that it isn’t a costume.
More?
There they are, 16 werewolf story ideas that will hopefully get your inspiration going. For more story ideas and prompts, please browse our Story Ideas & Writing Prompts category!
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