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| Who is this a statue of? What is the story behind why he is sitting in this particular place? Perhaps it's not a statue but a person under a spell. |
Prompts
- It's Backward Day. A day to do everything backwards. So start with the end of a story and work backwards to the beginning.
- Westerns are Wonderful Day - write a story set in the wild west.
- Today, on average, is when snowdrops first appear. Write a story entitled "The First Sign of Spring."
- "That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime". Jim Elliot
- In 1867 the four lions at the base of Nelson's Column were completed. Write a story featuring one or more of the lions.
Character
Names
Marcella,
Gerda, Violetta, Emile, Emily, Emilia, Emilio, Jan
Character
Traits
- Attachment to their home, family or clan. This can also manifest as loyalty to a gang or crime syndicate, as well as a pride in their ancestry.
- House proud.
- Fiercely loyal and protective of those they love but this can manifest as a tendency to be manipulative of them.
- Likely to experience unexpected upheavals in life.
- They are inquisitive, with keen observation and perception. Able to grasp concepts quickly.
- Have fine manners and a love of beauty which they will want to express through art, writing, or especially, music.
- Often physically beautiful.
- Vigilant and alert.
- Compassionate, with a desire to help others in a personal way - but have a tendency to nag.
- Courage and honour, especially if they embark on a military career.
- Psychology or social work are other possible careers.
- Adaptable and able to deal with most situations. This can include coming up with excuses or answers to order.
- Clever tacticians.
- Can be underhanded cheaters.
- May live in a rural area, or be on the fringes of society in some way.
- Danger of imprisonment at some point in their life.
Possible
Themes
Passion,
anger, upheaval.
Predictions,
warnings, forecasting. Weather.
Perception of
subtle changes.
Opinion
polls.
Literature.
Objects
A barometer; a lion in a cage; a wax candle on a round table; an empty granite sarcophagus; a short wave radio.
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