Daily, genre-inspired writing prompts for authors, teachers, and journaling

Mystery – January 10

“Let me tell ya something. Nowadays, everybody’s gotta go to shrinks, and counselors, and go on ‘Sally Jessy Raphael’ and talk about their problems. What happened to Gary Cooper? The strong, silent type. That was an American. He wasn’t in touch with his feelings. He just did what he had to do.”
Tony Soprano, who premiered on this date in 1999.

Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s feelings prevent him from doing what he has to do.

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