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Short Story Opening

Write the opening scene of a short story that immediately draws the reader in.

The Prompt

Write the opening 400–600 words of a short story in the {{genre}} genre. The main character is {{character_description}}. The setting is {{setting}}. Open in the middle of an action or tension, establish the character's voice, and end the excerpt on a moment that makes the reader want to continue. Tone: {{tone}}.

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