Sci-Fi writing prompt
The Library That Changed Reality
On a distant planet colonized by humans, teenage explorers find an ancient alien library. As they decode the alien language, they realize the books are interactive, altering reality around them according to the stories they engage with. They must use the books wisely to solve an impending crisis affecting both their colony and the mysterious alien species.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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- 1Write in close first person, as if it's happening right now.
- 2Put a first in the story: a first job, kiss, loss or lie.
- 3Raise the stakes until the hero's identity is on the line.
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