The Misinterpreted Prophecy

Craft a story where a prophecy is misinterpreted, completely changing the course of events when its actual meaning is revealed.

Prophecies often play critical roles in stories, influencing characters’ attitudes and actions. This prompt encourages exploring a ‘prophetic surprise’—a scenario where a misinterpretation of a prophecy leads characters down one path, only for the true meaning to reveal a totally different outcome. This exercise involves creating engaging riddles and encourages clever foreshadowing.