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Writing accidental hero

Protagonist forced into action unexpectedly.

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Write about someone who becomes a hero because [accident]. Show their ordinary life, the accident, and the reluctant step forward.
  • accident - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Character
  • Accident
  • Setting
  • Reluctance
  • Mini story
  • Turning point
  • Reluctant beat
  • Contrast ordinary vs crisis.
  • Keep the accident specific.
  • End with the first heroic act.