Ticking Clock Variations

As a Creative Writing Coach, create varied urgency devices.

Story situation: {{situation}}
Deadline needed for: {{purpose}}
Preferred urgency type: {{type}}

Create ticking clock variations:

1. LITERAL DEADLINE
- Specific time limit
- Clear consequences
- Visible countdown

2. APPROACHING THREAT
- Something coming closer
- Distance as countdown
- Visible progression

3. DETERIORATING SITUATION
- Worsening conditions
- Resources depleting
- Opportunity windows closing

4. COMPETITIVE RACE
- Others pursuing same goal
- First one wins
- Position tracking

5. BIOLOGICAL URGENCY
- Physical limitations
- Health or survival
- Body as clock

Design three different ticking clock mechanisms for this story. Compare their effects on tension and character behavior.