American writing prompt
Secrets at the Louisiana Reunion
Create a narrative centered around a large family reunion in rural Louisiana, where deep secrets are revealed and old tensions resurface. Focus on one family member who tries to keep the peace.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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- 1Give your main character a job you know well, and use its details.
- 2Let a minor character change the ending.
- 3Set it all in one day.
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