Acting Out of Character

Write a scene or story in which someone acts outside of their normal behavior.
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What makes a story interesting? The head cheerleader joining the chess club. The star family of the neighborhood association being arrested for an unsolved crime. A normally silent grandfather speaking up about events that became buried in the past...

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Creative Writing Prompt: Acting Out of Character

Write a scene or story in which someone acts outside of their normal behavior.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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