Short Stories writing prompt
The Sibling They Never Knew
Imagine a scenario where a young professional discovers they have a sibling they never knew about. Explore their journey of connecting with this new family member against the backdrop of their busy, urban life.
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.
- 1Tell it through the messages, notes or voicemails the characters leave.
- 2Write the scene everyone else would skip: the morning after.
- 3End on a small gesture rather than a speech.
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