Instructions to AI:
Using the selected values below, generate a concise, creative, and emotionally rich microfiction writing prompt. The prompt should guide a writer to develop a story under 500 words that includes a vivid setting, unique character, clear conflict, central theme, and an unexpected element or twist. The tone and style should reflect the selections. Include tension, transformation, or ambiguity. Focus on sensory detail and symbolism. Do not produce a list—write a single bolded paragraph that can inspire immediate storytelling.