Medieval writing prompt
The Untested Heir
Following the death of a noble ruler, their untested child must ascend to the throne amidst brewing unrest. Craft a tale where this young ruler, under the guidance of a seasoned but mysterious mentor, must grow and learn to lead while facing both external invasions and internal betrayals.
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.
- 1Keep the famous event offstage and show its ripples.
- 2Make the dialogue sound of its time without becoming hard to read.
- 3Tell it from someone the history books ignored.
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