Innocent Facade

Write a story wherein a character discovers a horrifying secret about their friendly next-door neighbor.

“The Monsters are due on Maple Street” sort of approach, where appearances are deceptive. The ‘likeable-fellow-next-door’ could be a serial killer, an alien, or in the possession of an object with terrifying powers. This prompt will explore how the character deals with this knowledge. Should they confront their neighbor, contact the authorities, or keep quiet out of fear? Explore these themes of trust, fear, and dilemma.

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