Layering the Past

Write a prologue that reveals a significant event from your protagonist’s past that still haunts them.

In your protagonist’s journey, there are formative episodes that shape them, becoming pivotal points which often tend to create shadows in their present life. Outline this event in your prologue, tapping into sensory details, emotional landscape, and the effects of this episode on your protagonist. This prompt urges you to explore backstory, character motivation, emotional depth and the art of foreshadowing.