Craft a poignant story about a selkie (mythical creature who resembles a seal in water but becomes human on land) yearning for the sea.
Selkies occupy a significant place in Irish and Scottish folklore. Often caught between two worlds, they symbolize longing, freedom, transformation and duality of nature. With this prompt, dive into these themes. Explore the inner world of your selkie character. How does their dual existence impact their mindset and emotions? What sacrifices must they make? This encourages emotive writing, exploration of identity and our connection to nature.
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