A well-liked local figure’s murder shocks a small town, and the only clue is an axe left on his doorstep.
This prompt challenges you to write a story where everyone knows everyone else so intricacies of relationships add depth to the character dynamics. Who could possibly want to murder such a person, and why? What secret motives, grudges, and unhallowed desires exist beneath the surface of this seemingly peaceful town? This explores themes of deceit, jealousy, hidden secrets, and unmasking unexpected villains.
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