Fan fiction writing prompt
Strider’s Lost Quest
Long after the events of "The Lord of the Rings," a young hobbit stumbles upon a lost tale in the Red Book of Westmarch that details an adventure of Aragorn during his time as Strider. Narrate this unknown quest and its impact on Middle-earth.
Suggested length: A one-shot: 1,000 to 5,000 words
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- Put two characters together who never shared a scene.
- Leave readers wanting the next chapter.
- Keep every character's voice true to canon, even in a new situation.
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