#273 Locked Away
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Ah, secrets. What is it about the unknown that’s so alluring? Do you relish the implicit power of knowing confidential information? Do you love the feeling of connection and exclusivity that being told a secret brings? Or do you enjoy dissecting other people in your head after you’ve discovered their deepest, darkest secrets?
This week, let’s write some stories that unravel long-buried truths — and maybe even a character’s entire life in the process.
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This week's prompts
Write a story in the form of diary/journal entries about a secret or confession.
Short Story
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68 stories
Begin your story with someone either being followed or following someone else.
Dramatic
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51 stories
Write a story with the line “Don’t tell anyone.”
Angst
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78 stories
Your character is invited to a secret meeting. Who invited them, and what do they encounter?
Short Story
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39 stories
Write a story that hides something from the reader until the end.
Dramatic
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109 stories
Stories
Ancient Artist of the Orchid Cave - Voyages of the Ship Destiny's Dreams
Submitted to Contest #273