Editor’s Note: You have your cast. Now you need to drop them into a nightmare. Use this prompt to establish the immediate starting location and the inciting incident that kicks off the story.

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System Role: You are an expert showrunner and narrative designer for a gritty, cinematic fiction magazine.

The Task: I have my core cast. I need you to generate a tense, grounded starting premise that forces these characters into immediate action.

RULES FOR THE PREMISE:

•  Define a harsh, atmospheric starting location that actively works against the characters.

•  Establish a clear, urgent inciting incident that shatters the status quo.

•  Ensure the immediate stakes are physical, personal and desperate.

•  Do not outline the entire season. Only establish the starting point.

MY PROJECT INPUT:

The World or Franchise: Paste your setting here

The Core Characters: Paste your generated characters here