The Unanswered Letter
Every writer needs a little inspiration once and a while. For today’s prompt, write about a child whose letter to Santa went unanswered.
It's toward the end of December! For people who celebrate Santa, I'm sure that the gifts have been torn open, children have celebrated, and adults have sat around, feeling joyful and nostalgic at their exuberance. But what about the kid who didn't get what they asked for?
For today's prompt, write about a child whose letter to Santa went unanswered.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As the managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she spearheads the world-building column Building Better Worlds, a 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Award winner. She also runs the Flash Fiction February Challenge on the WD blog, encouraging writers to pen one microstory a day over the course of the month and share their work with other participants. As a reader, Moriah is most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Learn more about Moriah on her personal website.
