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The opening of a short story that ends on a cliffhanger.

The prompt

Write the opening of a short story (about 200 words) set in a lighthouse during a storm. The main character wants to send one last message but something unexpected happens. Use vivid sensory details, end on a small cliffhanger, and keep it suitable for all ages.

Change the details to make it yours: Setting (here: “a lighthouse during a storm”), What they want (here: “to send one last message”).

Best for

  • Creative writing
  • Bedtime stories
  • Writing practice

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