Write a story, in less than 200 words, about a character who must make a life-altering decision in just 10 seconds.

The potent combination of time pressure and life-changing choices inherently gifts your narrative with great tension and stakes. It’s a fascinating exploration of instinct, consequence, and decision-making. In such a prompt, the characters’ true nature is often revealed most authentically. What can your character say or do that will sum up everything about them?

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