Supernatural & Paranormal writing prompt
The Ether-Bound Guardian
Imagine a world where every human has a guardian spirit linked to an element (fire, water, earth, air). However, your character discovers they are bonded with a rare element thought to be a myth—ether. Describe their discovery and the powers that come with it, along with the dangers as they are hunted by those who wish to harness ether’s unique abilities.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- 1Write it as a document from the world: a letter, a field report, a warning sign.
- 2Make the magic or technology cost your hero something they can't get back.
- 3Give the villain a reason that would convince you, if you lived there.
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