Fantasy and Adventure writing prompt
The Forbidden Book
Imagine a world where your social status and wealth depend on how many books you've read. The protagonist, a fifteen-year-old girl, stumbles upon a forbidden book that is said to grant immense power and knowledge to whoever understands its secrets. Against the wishes of her family and the laws of her land, she embarks on a quest to unravel its mysteries, gaining dangerous foes and dubious allies along her journey.
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 first in the story: a first job, kiss, loss or lie.
- 2Raise the stakes until the hero's identity is on the line.
- 3Give your hero a secret they're keeping from their best friend.
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