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Prompts
- "Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend." Agatha Christie
- In 1995, a nurse was suspended for taking out a patient's appendix while the doctor was away, even though the patient made a full recovery. Write about someone who steps up to the plate at work and does something way outside of their usual range of duties.
- Today is the Feast of Fabulous Wild Men. Make of that what you will.
- In 1999, thieves stole a safe from a bus depot in Nottinghamshire only to find it contained nothing but tea bags. Write about a crime where the spoils turn out not to be worth the effort.
- On the anniversary of the National Trust, write a story set in a National Trust property.
Character
Names
Erno,
Ernest, Jack, Jackie, Jacqueline, Jake, Benedict
Character
Traits
- Highly likely to overindulge in food and drink and can lead to their undoing.
- Are more generous than they can afford to be.
- Genial and pleasant, with many friends. However, some of their friends will be taking advantage and will disappear when there is no money left.
- Treat people fairly.
- Leadership qualities.
- Like poetry and the arts.
- Ability to delve deeply into obscure subjects.
- Prone to extreme optimism and wild expectations, especially when young.
- Reckless and passionate in love.
- Extravagant and impulsive.
- Tend to make hasty decisions.
- Resonant singing voice.
- May be religious or spiritual, possibly clairvoyant.
- Business, politics, art, medicine or astrology are all careers they may be drawn to.
- Danger from potentially fatal accidents in the home.
- Danger from bribery.
Possible
Themes
Medals,
trophies and awards.
Political
leadership.
Uncontrolled
passion.
Objects
A blindfold; an overturned wine glass; awards for bravery; a table set for a romantic dinner.
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