Welcome to the Circus
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, your character runs into someone from their past in a very unlikely place—the circus.
For context: I'm doing a rewatch of one of my favorite television shows, "Bones," and I had totally forgotten about the episode where Brennan and Booth go undercover at the circus. The silliness of that episode made me think ... what if you'd gone to the circus to see a famed performer do an act that is nothing short of magic, but it turns out that the person you came to see is someone you knew long ago?
For today's prompt, your character runs into someone from their past in a very unlikely place—the circus.
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.
