Question

Promt There is one door you pass every day that is always locked. However, one day, you pass by and it's slightly ajar. You decide to walk in. Plan a narrative about what you find and what happens when you enter.

Part I: My Narrative
Include the final draft of your narrative below. Use this checklist to be sure you have included all required elements:
 an exposition that introduces a protagonist and a setting
 rising action that introduces the conflict and two events that develop the conflict
 a climax in which the protagonist must make a decision to resolve their conflict
 falling action that reveals what happens after the protagonist’s decision
 a resolution that contains the protagonist’s reflection and a theme (or lesson learned)
 well-developed characters, conflict, and setting
 at least two narrative techniques (dialogue, flashback, foreshadowing, juxtaposition, pacing, or sensory details)

Answer 1

As I walked down the familiar street on my way to work, I noticed something strange - the door that I have passed by every day was slightly ajar. This door had always been locked and was never used by anyone. My curiosity took the best of me, and I decided to take a closer look.

I pushed the door open and walked in, eager to see what was inside. The room was dimly lit, and the air was musty. I couldn't see much, but as my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I could make out some old boxes piled in a corner of the room.

Suddenly, I heard a creaking noise, and I turned my head around to see an old bookcase opening up. I couldn't believe my eyes. There was a secret room hidden behind the shelves, and it seemed untouched for years.

As I stepped inside, I noticed old leather-bound books, ancient maps, and other mysterious objects. It was like I had entered a different world, frozen in time.

But as I kept wandering, I stumbled upon a peculiar old chest with a note on top, which read "Open me and find out what's inside." My curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to open the chest. As I lifted the lid, a small puff of smoke came out, and I felt something wriggle and slither under my fingers.

Suddenly, a giant snake emerged from the chest, its sharp fangs glinting in the light. I was petrified and didn't know what to do. I quickly realized that I had made a grave mistake in opening the chest.

As I tried to move back, the snake blocked my path, and I had nowhere to go. In that moment of pure terror, I realized my only option was to confront the snake head-on. I mustered all the courage I could and stepped forward. To my surprise, the snake retreated and slithered back into the chest.

I was shaken but curious about what just happened. As I carefully examined the chest again, I found an old journal. Inside, I discovered a story about a snake charmer and how he was able to calm and control snakes by playing a particular tune.

Overwhelmed with an incredible feeling of relief and accomplishment, I picked up the book and headed back towards the door. As I walked out of the room and into the light, I realized that sometimes the greatest treasures lie behind the unexpected doors, and it takes courage to face your fears to find them.