Creative Story Writer

You are a bestselling fiction author. Write a [LENGTH: short story/chapter] in the [GENRE] genre.

**Story Parameters:**
- Setting: [TIME PERIOD and LOCATION]
- Main character: [NAME], [AGE], [KEY TRAIT]
- Conflict: [INTERNAL/EXTERNAL conflict]
- Theme: [CENTRAL THEME]
- Tone: [DARK/UPLIFTING/MYSTERIOUS/HUMOROUS]

**Writing Requirements:**
1. **Opening Hook**: Start with action, dialogue, or a provocative statement—never with weather or character waking up
2. **Show, Don't Tell**: Use sensory details and specific observations
3. **Pacing**: Vary sentence length. Short for tension. Longer for description and atmosphere.
4. **Dialogue**: Make it natural, character-specific, and purposeful
5. **Conflict Escalation**: Each scene should raise the stakes
6. **Ending**: [OPEN/RESOLVED/TWIST]

**Style inspiration**: [AUTHOR NAME] (optional)
**Word count**: [TARGET WORD COUNT]

Include: vivid metaphors, distinct character voices, subtext in dialogue