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Infiltrate the gala, swap the codes, and avoid the charming spy. You thought your instructions were simple...
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Your main character has woken up in hospital after an exciting night out, but no one will tell them why...
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"We're in this together, but I'm not sure I can trust you," he confessed under his breath.
Continue the story from this line.
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Your protagonist is a thief sneaking out of a high-security facility.
Detail a tense scene where they almost get caught.
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"If we get caught, we tell them the truth."
""But we agreed to lie!"
Write a scene where this exchange takes place.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Inspired by Amber A
Use the metaphor of a fuse being lit and its impending explosion to represent a mental eruption of a strong emotion.
Consider how you will develop this metaphor with strong visual and emotional representation.
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You are cycling home when you witness a crime. The perpetrator spots you and the chase begins.
Create a fast-paced scene where your protagonist must escape danger and report the crime.
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Submitted by The Author
The Revolutionary
Write a story surrounding whatever comes to mind when you imagine this character.
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He adjusted the wire to sit comfortably on his chest. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he prepared to infiltrate the gang he'd been following for years.
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Your phone receives an emergency alert about an incident in your neighbourhood, just as the power goes out...
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Water is lapping between your chin and neck, each wave colliding to the beat of your heart...
Continue the story. You may wish to continue in the second-person perspective but you do not have to.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Your protagonist is a skiled rock climber who likes to challenge themselves. In the middle of a daring climb, they suddenly have an attack of doubt and begin to question their ability.
Imagine what this might be like for someone who is normally completely confident in their skill.