Escape from Terra

Write a story from the perspective of an alien who has been living covertly on Earth and is yearning for their home planet.

This prompt requires a deep understanding of emotions like nostalgia, homesickness, culture shock and displacement, as well as a dose of imagination in depicting the alien’s perception of Earth. Consider what aspects of Earth the alien struggles with most. Are there elements they admire or have embraced? How do they maintain their connection with their home planet? This encourages exploration of identity, longing, and the difficulties and joys of navigating a foreign culture.