An Unreliable Narrator

Write a story where the narrator’s statements and perceived reality are visibly flawed, resulting in a surprising plot twist.

Traditionally, readers assume that the narrator of a story is a reliable source of information. This prompt challenges that assumption by introducing an unreliable narrator whose recounting of events is skewed or false. This encourages writers to play with readers’ perceptions and expectations, bending the reality within the narrative and adding an extra layer of intrigue.