There is a literary concept called pathetic fallacy, where something non-living mirrors the feelings of the characters. This is often used with weather, where it is rainy during a sad scene, thundering during a tense or scary scene and bright and sunny for a happy scene. However, as writers, if we use this device, we don’t have to use cliched associations. For instance, if you are a farmer or gardener, rain might be a joyous thing and instead of the sky weeping, it could be pouring life-giving water on a thirsty land. You can link any emotions to anything, just by looking at things in a different way.

Story Prompt: November 9, 2026

Write a story about a rainy day. Link it to a certain mood or emotion.

If you write a story for this prompt, send me a link to your story on your own site, either in the comments or at info@greenwalledtreehouse.com.

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