The March of Time

Craft a narrative centered around a pocket watch that ticks louder as something ominous approaches.

A story’s atmosphere can also lend a supernatural or eerie effect, leading to foreboding and anticipation. With this prompt, the ticking of a pocket watch not only becomes the central theme but also echoes the approach of something sinister. Explore how the tone builds tension, and how the sound of the ticking manipulates the mood of your characters and the reader.