Flash of Insight

Begin a short story that starts with your protagonist having a sudden realization.

Your protagonist sees, hears, or reads something completely mundane, yet it triggers an epiphany about a mystery they’ve been trying to solve. It’s a moment of random revelation that pieces the puzzle together. Use this prompt to exercise your dramatic narrative chops, exploring the pacing of revelations and the ensuing thrill in the run-up to the climax.

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