When the Universe Starts to Shake (Intermediate Creative Writing)

What happens when a hero's past trauma collides with an antagonist on a path of revenge? This collaborative creative writing unit asks small groups to build a story where a time-traveling protagonist begins to unravel—and the only one who can stop them is a companion believed to be dead. Working in roles (Character Designer, Lore Master, Plotter, Writer), students create a hero shaped by trauma, an antagonist driven by pain and injustice, and a companion racing against time to prevent catastrophe. Includes an icebreaker, character creation sheets for the hero, antagonist, and companion, setting guidelines, plot outline tools for parallel storylines, and a full teacher's guide with rubrics and pacing support. Perfect for intermediate creative writing, workshops, or sub plans. No prep stress—just print and go.