A Lie

Write a scene or story that involves a lie. How far does the lie go? What will characters do to hide—or reveal—the truth?

Published Jan 19, 2021 4:55 PM PST

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Write a scene or story that involves a lie. How far does the lie go? What will characters do to hide—or reveal—the truth?

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener Pastures, The Belladonna, Little Old Lady, Points in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.