Ill-Fated Prophecy

Weave a story where your protagonist receives a cryptic, ominous prediction about their future.

Prophecies and predictions create a looming sense of dread which can be used to skillfully lead readers towards a cliffhanger. Describe the foretelling, stir the protagonist’s fear and desperation, raise the stakes, and abruptly break your narrative at the chilling peak. This prompt forces exploration of prediction, destiny, fear of the unknown, and continual suspense.