Guardian of the Island

Write about a hermit living on a secluded island who holds an ancient secret.

This person could either be a magical being or just a normal human with great knowledge. They could be guarding the island, a mystical creature, a legendary object, or even the island’s secret itself. The story could revolve around a visitor who ends up on the island and now the hermit must decide if the secret must be revealed. This prompt encourages exploration of themes like isolation, philosophical contemplation, and the clash or synthesis of contemporary and ancient wisdom.