From the Well

The town’s water well, a communal gathering spot, starts producing blood-red water.

Water is the basic necessity of life, and in a small town, a common well often serves as a lifeline and a place of socialization. However, what if the well in question begins spewing out blood-red water? What could be the cause of this terrifying occurrence? Is it a result of a tragic event, a curse, or something even more sinister? The prompt focuses on themes of fear, mystery, community bonds, and shared trauma.