Action Thrillers writing prompt
The Sahara Relic
During a severe sandstorm in the Sahara, a team of archaeologists uncovers an ancient relic with mysterious inscriptions. They are suddenly ambushed by armed mercenaries who want the relic for its supposed powers. The team must outwit and escape their captors while uncovering the true capabilities of the artifact.
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.
- 1Put a clock on it: the hero has until midnight.
- 2Trap your hero in one place they can't easily leave.
- 3Raise the stakes from personal to public halfway through.
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