Storm Knocks Out Power

A sudden blackout throws your evening into darkness and confusion.

You sit reading as the lights flicker and then go out. Outside, the wind rises and rain taps loudly on the windows. You realize your plans must shift. Describe the first thing you do as the dark settles in.

Start here: Describe the immediate change in the room's atmosphere

Focus

Sensory detail and pacing

One rule

No mention of technology brands or names