Alien Encounter

Write about a deep space expedition team that encounters an unknown alien species.

This prompt challenges you to step into the unknown and imagine an alien life form that’s truly unique, not just in physical characteristics but in societal structure, intelligence, and communication methods. How does your team react? How do they attempt to communicate with this new species and what common ground, if any, do they discover? This plot could explore themes of fear and the unknown, and explores questions about humanity’s place and role in the universe.