These are 40 science fiction ideas that have to do with nuclear war, life in underground civilizations, life in underwater civilizations, zombies, eternal life, or ghost hunting. Pretty random combination, but I think this is a great list of prompts that you’re welcome to use to kick off your next writing project.

  1. A group of survivors of a nuclear war struggles to rebuild society in a world where radiation has mutated plants and animals into monstrous forms.
  2. An underground civilization is discovered that has managed to thrive and advance technologically while being shielded from the devastation of nuclear war on the surface.
  3. After a nuclear war, a group of scientists use their advanced technology to create a new breed of humans who are resistant to radiation and able to survive on the surface.
  4. A group of survivors of a nuclear war seek refuge in the depths of the ocean, where they discover a civilization of intelligent aquatic creatures and must learn to coexist with them.
  5. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors must navigate a world overrun by zombies, fighting to stay alive and find a way to reverse the zombie plague.
  6. A scientist discovers a way to achieve eternal life through nanotechnology, but as he watches his loved ones age and die around him, he begins to question the morality of his actions.
  7. A team of ghost hunters discover a way to communicate with the spirits of those killed in a nuclear war, and must confront the traumatic memories and experiences of the deceased.
  8. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project to create a weapon capable of surviving a nuclear war accidentally unleash a devastating plague that wipes out most of humanity.
  9. After a nuclear war devastates the surface of the earth, a group of survivors living in an underground city struggle to maintain their way of life as resources dwindle and tensions rise.
  10. A group of survivors of a nuclear war discover that they have developed psychic powers as a result of the radiation, and must learn to control their abilities while fighting off hostile factions.
  11. A group of scientists working on a way to reverse the effects of a nuclear war stumble upon a portal to another dimension, and must decide whether to risk everything to explore the unknown.
  12. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underground city are forced to confront the harsh realities of their new way of life when they are attacked by a rival faction.
  13. A scientist working on a way to achieve eternal life through genetic engineering creates a group of immortal beings, but as they struggle to come to terms with their new existence, they are hunted by those who fear their power.
  14. A group of survivors living in an underground city after a nuclear war discover that their ancestors were actually aliens who crash-landed on earth centuries ago, and must grapple with their newfound identity.
  15. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underwater city struggle to maintain their way of life as they come into conflict with a group of mutated sea creatures.
  16. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project to create a weapon capable of surviving a nuclear war are forced to confront the moral implications of their work when they discover the true cost of their success.
  17. A group of survivors of a nuclear war discover that they have developed the ability to communicate with the spirits of the deceased, and must use their newfound powers to help guide the spirits of the dead to the other side.
  18. A group of scientists working on a way to reverse the effects of a nuclear war create a machine that allows them to travel back in time, but as they attempt to alter the past, they realize the consequences of their actions could be catastrophic.
  19. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underground city discover that they are not alone, and must confront the shocking truth about the origins of their civilization.
  20. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project to create a weapon capable of surviving a
  21. A group of survivors of a nuclear war discover that they have developed the ability to shape shift into animals, and must use their new powers to survive in a world overrun by mutated creatures.
  22. A scientist working on a way to achieve eternal life through artificial intelligence creates a group of immortal robots, but as they gain more power and autonomy, they begin to question their own programming and the humans who created them.
  23. A group of survivors living in an underground city after a nuclear war discover that their ancestors were actually part of a secret government experiment designed to create a new breed of humans with enhanced abilities, and must come to terms with their new identities.
  24. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underwater city struggle to maintain their way of life as they are hunted by a group of rogue merfolk who seek to reclaim the ocean for themselves.
  25. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project to create a weapon capable of surviving a nuclear war are faced with the difficult decision of whether to use their weapon to protect their own country or to try and prevent the war from occurring in the first place.
  26. A group of survivors of a nuclear war discover that they have developed telekinetic powers, and must use their abilities to defend themselves against those who seek to exploit their powers for their own gain.
  27. A scientist working on a way to achieve eternal life through cryogenic freezing creates a group of immortals, but as they awaken centuries later in a world much different from the one they knew, they struggle to adapt and find their place in society.
  28. A group of survivors living in an underground city after a nuclear war discover a hidden network of tunnels and passages that connect their city to others around the world, and must decide whether to reach out and try to rebuild society or to remain isolated and protect their way of life.
  29. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underwater city discover that their ancestors were actually a group of refugees who fled to the ocean to escape the war, and must grapple with their own identity and the legacy of their ancestors.
  30. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project to create a weapon capable of surviving a nuclear war are confronted with the harsh realities of their work when they are forced to test their weapon on a group of innocent civilians.
  31. A group of survivors of a nuclear war discover that they have developed the ability to control the weather, and must use their powers to protect their community from the dangers of the mutated world around them.
  32. A scientist working on a way to achieve eternal life through nanotechnology creates a group of immortals, but as they struggle to come to terms with their new existence, they are hunted by a group of religious zealots who believe they are playing God.
  33. A group of survivors living in an underground city after a nuclear war discover that their ancestors were actually a group of rebels who fled underground to escape persecution, and must decide whether to continue their ancestors’ fight or try to forge a new path.
  34. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underwater city struggle to survive as they are attacked by a group of mutated sea monsters that were created by the radiation from the war.
  35. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project to create a weapon capable of surviving a nuclear war are faced with the difficult decision of whether to use their weapon to protect their own country or to try and prevent the war from occurring in the first place.
  36. A group of survivors of a nuclear war discover that they have developed the ability to see into the future, and must use their powers to navigate the dangers of their mutated world and protect their community from threats both external and internal.
  37. A scientist working on a way to achieve eternal life through genetic modification creates a group of immortals, but as they struggle to come to terms with their new existence, they are pursued by a group of rebels who believe that eternal life is unnatural and seek to destroy the immortals.
  38. A group of survivors living in an underground city after a nuclear war discover that their ancestors were actually a group of scientists who fled underground to continue their research in secret, and must decide whether to continue their ancestors’ work or to abandon it and focus on rebuilding society.
  39. In the aftermath of a nuclear war, a group of survivors living in an underwater city struggle to maintain their way of life as they are confronted with the difficult decision of whether to try and rebuild their society or to abandon their underwater home and return to the surface.
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