The Last Letter

Write a story featuring a character reading a life-changing letter from someone who is now deceased.

Personal relationships, regrets, and unfinished business can often cause a stir of mixed emotions when someone passes away. This prompt pushes you to explore these themes by writing a story where your main character receives a letter from a deceased individual. Perhaps the letter reveals a secret or settles an old feud – the choice is yours. This prompt allows for reflection and emotions, and paves the way to explore the character’s reactions and subsequent changes.