Awakening Innocence

Create a tale of an isolated young individual who encounters the realities of the world for the first time.

In this story, your protagonist has lived a sheltered existence, be it emotionally, intellectually, or physically. Plot their first foray into society, chronicling their exposure to its wonders as well as its cruelties. How do their naïve perspectives change? What elements of their innocence remains? This prompt aims to explore the clash of innocence and reality, examining how exposure to life’s harsh truths transforms the person’s worldview.