Beneath the Lake

Describe a seemingly serene lake which hides a horrifying secret.

This plot prompt urges a balance between description and suspense. Detail the shifting moods of the lake reflecting the narrative’s tension and use its deceptive calm to mirror the darker undercurrents of your story. Prompts to consider could include: What lurks beneath the water? Is the mysterious force related to a forgotten local legend? Themes of nature versus man, hidden truths and cosmic horror could be explored.

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