Well, I wrote a thing. I hope it's a romance, but since I've never written one before, it might by a mystery tale. You tell me ! Hopefully it's enjoyable and not too much a of a trope.....
https://peakd.com/hive-199275/@alonicus/the-girl-on-the-wall
Keeping it under 1500 words was tough, once I got going the story just told itself - but somehow I managed it (just !) and came in at 1460 words.
Thanks for participating! And I'm glad you've stepped out of your comfort zone, that's the point of this contest in the first place.