Unearth the Unearthly

✨ Writing Prompt

Write a short story (1500-2000 words) that follows a protagonist who stumbles upon an abandoned small-town library rumored to be haunted. As they explore the library, they come across a series of journals that detail the experiences of previous visitors who encountered an otherworldly entity. Your task is to effectively organize the information from these journals into your narrative, revealing the escalating horror and ultimately confronting the entity. Pay close attention to pacing and how the organization of the journal entries contributes to the overarching suspense and horror. Ensure that the protagonist's interactions with the journals create a sense of rising dread, leading to a climactic encounter.