I decided to take up this Creative Writing Challenge shared by Tulika, originally created by Tolentino Teaching. It instantly piqued my interest, nudging me to don my creative hat and rekindle my love for writing flash fiction. The structured challenge, with its specific sentence rules, made the process even more exciting. So, here’s my attempt at writing a thrilling short story within the given constraints.

Below is the image of the Creative Writing Challenge prompt with all the guidelines—give it a try if you’re up for a creative challenge!

Here’s a story following the given prompt…

1. The moonlight shimmered on the restless waves.

2. A deep sense of dread settled in.

3. The shadow loomed closer, stretching ominously.

4. The wind howled fiercely tonight.

5. Suddenly, a whisper brushed against my ear.

6. The air was cold like a ghost’s breath.

7. My fear was a locked door with no key.

8. Why did I take this path alone?

9. A figure stepped forward, eyes glowing red.

10. The last thing I heard was my own scream.