Historical Fiction writing prompt
A Future Device in Rome
A teenager growing up in ancient Rome finds an unusual object buried near the Forum. It appears to be a device far ahead of its time. Write about the implications of this discovery, both for the protagonist and for Roman society as they try to understand and potentially use this advanced technology.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- 1Give your hero a secret they're keeping from their best friend.
- 2Let your hero make a big mistake for a reason the reader understands.
- 3End with a choice only this hero would make.
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