Buried Locker Secrets

Create a mystery about what was found in an abandoned school locker that hasn’t been opened for decades.

Within this prompt, the locker and its contents become the focal point of the mystery. It allows writers to experiment with the reveal of an intriguing secret that connects the present to the past. Imaginative aspects of this writing include exploring the history, reaction of the characters, and the aftermath of the found objects or documents. Alongside, the prompt can also help expose themes about history, connections, and changes over time.