[#099 | Roughing It] Challenge Post

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Challenge 099: ROUGHING IT

Most characters are accustomed to a certain level of comfort, however that’s defined in their particular setting. Characters from a modern setting may be used to air conditioning, internet, electricity, and/or indoor plumbing, while characters from a historical or fantasy setting might consider castles or villages with intact buildings, food, and fireplaces particularly comfortable. Characters from a sci-fi or future setting might expect artificial intelligence in their computers and faster-than-light travel. But what happens when they’re taken out of their comfort zone, whatever that may be, and have to “rough it” – a family camping trip, a journey through strange country, stranded on an uninhabited planet or island? Do they thrive? Discover new skills and new things about themselves? Or do they decide that roughing it really isn’t for them? Write a story about roughing it. BONUS GOAL: “No, you absolutely do not need that.” If your story includes this line, it will earn an extra point to be tallied in voting!

Challenge ends Monday, June 28 at 9:00PM EST. • Post submissions as new entries using the template in the profile • Tag this week's entries as: [#] submission, 099 – roughing it • If you have questions about this challenge, please ask them here