The term “conation” derives from the Latin conatio, meaning an act or attempt. This discussion engages with Roman Jakobson’s concept of the “conative function”, Emile Benveniste’s theory of the “imperative” modality, and J. L. Austin’s notion of “perlocutionary” acts, all of which collectively inform the characteristics of future-oriented narratives. These narratives aim not only to recount impending events, but also incorporate predictive elements designed to persuade or compel the audience to act. This broad category encompasses promises, advertisements, prophecies, warnings, exhortations, propaganda, and oaths, among other forms. Despite their prevalence and significance, conative narratives remain relatively unexplored within the field of narratology.