[#166 | Loneliness] Challenge Post

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Challenge 166: LONELINESS

Humans are a social species – yes, even introverts! We all have a point at which we start craving human interaction, even if it takes some of us a while to get there. At first, it may not be so bad, but prolonged isolation can have serious psychological side effects; people need connection and community, and don’t do well when separated from them. At the same time, loneliness is a near-universal experience. We’ve all felt alone, whether we truly are or not. Are your characters lonely? What do they think about loneliness? Do they want to acknowledge it, or pretend that it doesn’t exist? Do they eventually find a community, or at least another person, and stop being alone? Write a story about loneliness. BONUS GOAL: Lonely Breezes If your submission features wind, it will earn an extra point to be tallied in voting!

Challenge ends Monday, February 6 at 9:00PM EST. • Post submissions as new entries using the template in the profile • Tag this week's entries as: [#] submission, 166 – loneliness • If you have questions about this challenge, please ask them here