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
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