The Hero Next Door

Write a narrative in which a mundane neighbor suddenly turns out to be a superhero, leading to a whirlwind of extraordinary events.

Superheroes are often portrayed as extraordinary figures from the get-go. But what if your everyday neighbor was one? How would they hide their powers? And how would they be forced to reveal them? What would the consequences be for them and for those around them? This prompt invites writers to explore everyday heroes, secrets, and the implications of leading a double life, while probing the extraordinary existing in the realm of the ordinary.