Inescapable Destiny

Tell a story where a character tries to avoid a prophecy only to walk right into it.

Dealing with the theme of fate vs. free will, this prompt challenges you to create a narrative where destiny is inescapable. How will the character react when they realize they are headed towards the prophecy they have been avoiding? What actions did they take to evade it, and how did these actions ironically contribute to their fate? Unpredictability in this context will explore the domains of fate, destiny, and the innate human fear of the unknown.