Alright, writers—time to get weird. For this prompt, you’re tasked with creating an alien that’s so horrifying, so original, your readers won’t be able to look away.
Picture your alien in a scene: What does it look like? How does it make humans feel when they encounter it? Focus on moral dread, our deepest fears, and cautionary tales—your alien should stir up deep existential discomfort and leave your readers questioning the very fabric of their reality. Don’t hold back—let your imagination run riot!
Write this alien encounter in under 600 words, and if your creation is particularly unsettling or inventive, we might just unleash it on the next podcast. Get ready to craft a creature that’ll make your readers think, “What in the unholy hell did I just read?”
Extra points if you include a hamster (dead or alive!)
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