The prompts chosen at random are:

  • Genre: Mystery
  • Form/Constraint: Epistolary
  • Word Count: 1,000

The fact I didn’t choose the form or the genre myself, makes it all the more interesting for me. There’s something invigorating about being handed a set of constraints and seeing what they unlock. A random prompt can push you in directions you wouldn’t normally take, and that’s often where the best surprises live.

So the task is simple: take the given elements and make something complete, atmospheric, and satisfying within the word count. I’m excited to see what emerges, and I’ll share the finished piece on Friday!