Two-sided Life

Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.

This prompt presents a chance to consider the clash between a child hero’s ordinary life and their extraordinary one. How does the superhero keep their identity a secret? How does this double life affect their relationships with friends and family at school, or in their personal life? This prompt explores themes of identity, secrecy, friendship, fear of discovery, and the delicate balance between childhood and adulthood.