Unanswered Letters

Set in a time before modern technology, your protagonist discovers a box of unopened letters. Write an epistolary story exploring the contents and the impact it has on the protagonist and their world.

Letters are a window into the past and this prompt gives you the opportunity to dig deep into the psyche, feelings, and circumstances of characters by what has been written. You can explore themes of discovery, transgenerational trauma or joy, secrets, loss, and resolution. The letters can also serve as a bridge that connects different time periods and can open up a narrative exploration of socio-cultural and historical context.