Good Samaritan or Simply Bystander?
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, your character witnesses something bad happening—will they intervene?
I recently saw a video on TikTok where a small film crew was shooting an argument between an actor and actress. Thinking it was a real altercation, a man walking by stepped in to defend the actress, only to have the cameras and mics pointed out to him.
For today's prompt, your character witnesses something bad happening, like an argument or a robbery in progress. Will they jump in and intervene? Or will they keep walking?
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As the managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she spearheads the world-building column Building Better Worlds, a 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Award winner. She also runs the Flash Fiction February Challenge on the WD blog, encouraging writers to pen one microstory a day over the course of the month and share their work with other participants. As a reader, Moriah is most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
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