Unplanned Guest

Begin your story with a mysterious stranger knocking at the character’s door in the middle of the night.

The unexpected arrival of a stranger can disrupt a seemingly peaceful setting, launching your characters into unforeseen drama. Explore the character’s initial reaction, the identity and motive of this stranger, and the series of events this interaction initiates. This prompt can help craft suspense, tension, and confrontation right from the start, setting an intense pace for the rest of your story.