#181: Standing Tall
The mountains are the place where many people go to seek adventure, whether that be hiking, climbing, or skiing; but they’re also where some go to find stillness, and reconnect with nature. Mountain ranges have an almost spiritual feel to them 一 they stand tall, enduring the test of time, and remind us of our scale in the universe.
In literature, mountains have often served as powerful settings, or as a metaphor for the insurmountable obstacles characters have to deal with. This week’s prompts are inspired by them:
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“Running Man” by Sav Lightwood
This week's prompts
Write about someone who realizes they're on the wrong path.
Character
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71 stories
Write about a character who’s climbing a mountain, whether internal, external, or both.
Adventure
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61 stories
Write about a character who, for whatever reason, retreats to a remote cabin.
Mystery
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65 stories
Write a story that includes someone saying, “Let’s go for a walk.”
Dialogue
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73 stories
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“The Promise” by Thom Brodkin
“Lilies” by Keira Shinn
“The mistake” by Anand Sachdev
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