Left Alone

Worksheet Description

This horror writing prompts worksheet outlines a scenario where a teenager is the sole survivor in a small town after a mysterious epidemic claims the lives of all the other inhabitants. The boy comes to the horrifying realization that a secret power he possesses is the cause of the sickness that has been plaguing his community. This prompt sets the stage for a story of isolation, guilt, and the supernatural, compelling the writer to explore the psychological and moral dimensions of the character’s situation.

The worksheet educates students on how to weave a narrative that deals with themes of unintended consequences and personal responsibility. It teaches them to create tension and horror through the protagonist’s discovery of his own inadvertent role in the tragedy. Students learn to develop a character’s depth by exploring the internal conflict that arises from possessing a destructive power. This exercise also encourages the utilization of a dramatic plot to examine the broader implications of individual actions on a community.