You are encamped on the beach outside the walls of
Troy. You miss your family and friends. Write a diary entry that describes how
long you have been away, what things have been like, and what the future looks
like. Add anything else to give it depth.
Dear mother and father,
Your only heir to the family is
residing merely feet from the stony outreaches of Troy. Icy, heartless water
sweeps the pristine beach grounds and curls around the tents as I write to you
on this dreary and charcoal-black night. The lowly-lit candle beside me and the
crescent moon’s light aid me in my sloppy handwriting…regardless, I am always
happy to find time to write to you both. I have not seen you or my engaged
lover since…six months? I believe that is correct. I miss you all terribly,
back at home. But, this crusade seems promising and victorious. My brothers and
I have traveled a long distance, trekking by land and sea, through treacherous
terrain and their cruel inhabitants, just to reach Troy. Some have died from
starvation or dehydration or sickness or from petty fights; life here has not
been easy. Nevertheless, the future appears bright and prosperous for us. We
band of men will win and survive, and I hope to welcome you all back into my
arms within a month’s time, maybe a little more.
Until the next chance I receive,
Maximus
Hope this is good enough :)
