When I hear the term "mutiny," I tend to think of sailors—but mutiny isn't confined to the high seas. For this week's prompt, your characters are arguing about whether they should mutiny. Where are they? Who are they contemplating rebelling against?
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
This week, we're excited to announce the deadline to nominate your favorite writing websites, our Historical Fiction Virtual Conference, and more!
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