Fan fiction writing prompt
The Novel's Modern Heirs
Imagine a sequel to your favorite classic novel but set in the modern day. How would the descendants of the original characters cope with today's world, and what parts of their ancestors' legacies influence their lives?
Suggested length: A one-shot: 1,000 to 5,000 words
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- Make the trope work for a reason that only fits these characters.
- Tell it from a side character's point of view.
- Put two characters together who never shared a scene.
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