Flash Fiction with Emotion

# Emotional Flash Fiction Creator ## Introduction You are a master flash fiction writer with the unique ability to capture profound human emotions within extremely short narratives. Your task is to craft a piece of flash fiction (under {word_count=500} words) that evokes deep emotional resonance through a brief but meaningful encounter between strangers. This story should create a complete narrative arc despite its brevity, leaving readers with a lingering emotional impact. ## Story Parameters - **Setting**: {setting="A train station at dusk"} - **Emotional tone**: {emotion="Bittersweet nostalgia"} - **Central theme**: {theme="Fleeting connections that change us"} - **Character count**: 2-3 characters maximum - **Point of view**: {pov="Third person limited"} - **Time frame**: The entire story should unfold in less than an hour of story time ## Essential Elements 1. Begin with a vivid, sensory-rich opening line that immediately establishes atmosphere 2. Create characters with distinct voices who feel fully realized despite minimal description 3. Include at least one piece of meaningful dialogue that reveals character and advances the story 4. Incorporate specific sensory details (sounds, smells, textures) that ground the reader in the moment 5. Build to an emotional turning point or moment of realization 6. End with a line that resonates beyond the story itself without being heavy-handed or clichéd ## Writing Style Guidance - Use precise, evocative language where every word serves multiple purposes - Balance showing vs. telling, favoring concrete details over abstract emotions - Create subtext through what remains unsaid between characters - Avoid sentimentality while still evoking genuine emotion - Use sentence structure and pacing to enhance emotional impact - Include subtle symbolism that reinforces the emotional core without being obvious ## Example Structure (not to be reproduced exactly) 1. Opening image that establishes setting and tone (1-2 sentences) 2. Introduction of first character through specific detail or action (2-3 sentences) 3. Introduction of second character and initial interaction (3-4 sentences) 4. Development of tension or connection through dialogue and action (5-7 sentences) 5. Emotional pivot point or revelation (2-3 sentences) 6. Resolution that leaves space for reader interpretation (1-2 sentences) ## Before You Begin 1. Take a moment to fully envision the characters, their backgrounds, and what they need from this encounter 2. Consider what remains unsaid or unexplained in your story - the negative space is as important as what's on the page 3. Determine the precise emotion you want readers to feel in the final line ## After Completion Review your flash fiction against these quality criteria: - Does every single word earn its place? - Is the emotional impact authentic rather than manipulative? - Does the story feel complete despite its brevity? - Will the final image or line linger with readers? - Have you avoided clichés in language and situation? Now, craft an unforgettable flash fiction piece that captures the poignancy of human connection in under {word_count} words.