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enchantingepics · 2 months
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Story Prompt 62
There lurked a villain, cunning and shrouded in darkness as he ruled his domain with an iron fist. But little did he know, a plan brewed in the mind of one who sought to outwit him.
The protagonist, a figure of mystery themselves, had ventured into the villain's realm with a daring resolve. Their aim: to infiltrate the villain's inner circle, to become his confidant, his right hand. It was a dangerous game, one where the line between ally and adversary blurred with each passing moment.
As days turned into weeks, the protagonist gained the villain's trust, weaving their way into the intricate web of deceit that surrounded him. Yet, amidst the shadows and deception, an unexpected twist emerged.
The villain, drawn to the protagonist's charm and cunning, began to make advances. His words dripped with honeyed promises, tempting the protagonist with power and riches beyond imagination. But with each sweet whisper, the protagonist felt the weight of their conscience grow heavier.
Caught between the allure of darkness and the flicker of their own morality, the protagonist faced a choice. Would they succumb to the seductive whispers of the villain, embracing the path of darkness laid before them? Or would they steel their resolve, confronting the villain and putting an end to his reign of terror once and for all?
In the dimly lit chamber where the villain held court, the protagonist stood face to face with their nemesis. The air crackled with tension as the two locked eyes, each silently daring the other to make the first move.
"You've played your part well," the villain remarked, his voice smooth as silk. "But now, it's time to choose. Will you stand by my side, or will you fall at my feet?"
The protagonist hesitated, torn between duty and desire. But in the end, they knew what had to be done.
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saraswritingtipps · 9 days
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The Villain Checklist!
Creating a villain is a delicate art, much like crafting a masterpiece. To ensure your antagonist leaps off the page with depth, consider these essential elements for your villain checklist:
Motivation: Every great villain is driven by a potent motivation, one that fuels their actions and sets them on their dark path. Explore their backstory and unearth the core reason behind their villainy. Are they seeking power, revenge, redemption, or something more sinister?
Complexity: Gone are the days of one-dimensional villains twirling mustaches and cackling maniacally. Infuse your antagonist with layers of complexity and nuance. Perhaps they possess redeeming qualities or wrestle with inner conflicts that humanize their actions.
Flaws and Vulnerabilities: Despite their nefarious intentions, villains should be flawed beings with vulnerabilities. These weaknesses not only add depth to their character but also create opportunities for conflict and growth throughout your story.
Backstory: Delve into your villain's past to uncover formative experiences that shaped their present disposition. Trauma, betrayal, or societal pressures can all contribute to their descent into villainy, providing rich narrative fodder for exploration.
Goals and Ambitions: Just as heroes strive for noble objectives, villains pursue their own twisted goals with fervor and determination. Define what your antagonist hopes to achieve and the lengths they're willing to go to attain it, even if it means sacrificing everything in their path.
Antagonistic Traits: From cunning intellect to ruthless brutality, equip your villain with traits that make them a formidable adversary for your protagonist. Consider how their strengths and weaknesses complement each other, creating dynamic conflicts that propel your story forward.
Relationships and Alliances: Villains don't operate in isolation; they forge alliances, manipulate allies, and cultivate relationships to further their agendas. Develop the connections your antagonist shares with other characters, be they loyal minions or reluctant collaborators, to add depth to their character dynamics.
Moral Justification (from their perspective): While their actions may be abhorrent to society, villains often believe they're justified in their pursuits. Explore your antagonist's moral code and the twisted logic that rationalizes their behavior, offering readers insight into their twisted worldview.
Arc of Transformation: Just as protagonists undergo arcs of growth and change, villains should experience their own journey of transformation. Whether it's redemption, downfall, or something altogether unexpected, chart the evolution of your antagonist throughout the narrative.
Memorable Traits: Give your villain distinctive traits or quirks that leave a lasting impression on readers. Whether it's a chilling catchphrase, a distinctive appearance, or a haunting backstory, give your antagonist elements that linger in the minds of your audience long after they've closed the book.
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thirstywaffles · 2 months
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A friend dragged me into rereading sv 🧍
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enough horror movies with haunted protagonists forced to confront traumatic pasts. i want a horror movie starring a well-adjusted layperson with common sense and high self-esteem whose default reaction is "fuck this shit I'm OUT"
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wildflowercryptid · 8 months
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please enjoy my analysis of these two's dynamic bc i can't stop thinking about them.
bonus w/ their actual in-depth feelings on their dramatic ass divorce :
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i also feel like i should clarify what i mean by "florian's main goal." in mjverse, (aka my interpretations of the game's universe,) florian & juliana are siblings and essentially act as co-protagonists. while juliana is the more talented battler of the two and ends up serving as the main protagonist of the victory road & starfall street storylines because of that, florian wants to become a pokémon professor so he focuses on helping out arven in the path of legends storyline while filling out the pokédex. the only reason why he's a competent trainer is so that he doesn't get completely bodied by wild pokémon in the midst of doing field research. and yes, knowing that probably ends up making kieran's complex about his own skills as a trainer even worse.
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theabigailthorn · 1 month
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I just read a pilot for a TV show that two incredible people are trying to get made and HOO HOO! OH HOH! I can't tell you who either of them are or what the show is about but DAMN! I hope this gets made! I hope I get to be in it! HAHA, EXCITING! SICK, EVEN!
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renjunnipeikko · 2 months
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dunno if this has been done yet but: airplane didn’t first become aware of peerless cucumber in the comments of pidw, he first saw peerless in the comments of a different web novel (that perhaps was one of airplane’s earlier works?) and so when initially drafting pidw he was inspired to write a villain just like cucumber bc “he’s MEAN MEAN for no reason, a literature snob, and pretends to be all high and mighty while looking down on others. also likes to kick down the little guy” and boom. sqq was born. cut to years later post-transmigration when sqh just casually drops this info with “lol i always did find it funny how much you hated the guy considering he’s literally based off you”
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You're in a forest and your OC is looking for you... How afraid are you? Why?
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Hii, do you think you could do a piece with a sleep deprived and overworked hero, and then the villain notices and takes care of them please. Thank you, and I love your writing!!
The hero stared at the ground, trying to catch their breath as best as they could. They were wheezing, in fact, and they couldn’t handle the sudden adrenaline rush very well. Soon enough, their body got tired again and they wanted to sit here for an eternity.
“Is this gonna be a regular thing? You know, just ask me on a date, that would spare me a lot of trouble.” The villain offered the hero their hand and the hero begrudgingly decided to take it.
“I didn’t ask you to save me. Again.” The hero staggered and more or less luckily, the villain’s hand was on their lower back immediately, preventing an undoubtedly embarrassing fall. “And I didn’t ask you to be in my business all the goddamn time.”
The hero took a step back and tried to put more distance between them. They couldn’t waste their time with the villain here, they had work to do, they had things to take care of. The hero needed to collect more data, needed to fight more criminals, needed to work harder and be better.
“Jeez, relax. Was just trying to help, sunshine.” The villain shrugged and let a knife of theirs disappear in their pocket. They looked the hero up and down. “But seriously, are you alright?”
“I’m fine,” the hero said through gritted teeth, lying as if the villain wouldn’t notice.
Obviously, the hero wasn’t doing well. For over a week now, they couldn’t sleep. They were so stressed with upcoming elections (and thus potential sabotages as well as assassinations) that they couldn’t fall asleep, even though they were a walking corpse that longed for rest more than anything. As if that wasn’t enough, they had to concentrate on their usual tasks: battles and paperwork put more stress on them than they could’ve ever imagined.
“You can’t concentrate, your coordination is shit and you’re easily irritated. Don’t think I wouldn’t notice that.” The villain took a step forward, so close to the hero that their head started spinning.
“Honestly, don’t worry about it. You shouldn’t care. We’re enemies,” the hero said. They avoided the villain’s eyes. At work, no one really talked about overworking. No one acknowledged how miserable this job could be.
“We slept together like six times,” the villain said.
“And that was a mistake.”
“Six times? Seems more like a habit.”
“Okay, well, urgh.” The hero put a hand on the villain’s chest. Admittedly, they craved the villain’s attention and touch. They craved a lot of things right now, especially someone who could comfort them. But they made it seem as if they wanted to stop the villain from coming closer.
“We’re not strangers,” the villain said. “I know you. I know you’re not okay. You carry a bunch of stuff with you and you refuse to unpack it. That’s fine, I respect it, but I’d really like you to be okay.”
The hero closed their eyes. Was it bad that they wanted to feel the villain’s fingers on them? Those bloody and scarred hands?
“It’s just…lots of work at the moment. I don’t do well under too much pressure.”
“So, you can’t sleep? Is that it?” The villain’s eyes pierced into the hero’s and the hero could remember the last time they’d been this close a little too well.
Not that it mattered but back then, the hero had stared down at the sweating villain whom they’d pushed into the mattress.
“It’s difficult.”
“You know you can always come to my place.”
“I don’t wanna trouble you.”
“You only trouble me on the battlefield and those are two sides of the same coin.” The villain took in a deep breath. “Just think about it. I kinda miss you. And we don’t even have to do anything. You just need someone to make you a proper dinner.”
“As if I’m living on instant noodles.”
“You are living on instant noodles. Think about it.”
They pressed a soft kiss to the hero’s cheek and it was safe to say that the villain spoiled the hero when they visited them that night.
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I think what pisses me off most about the Wednesday fandom is that so many are intentionally ignoring the fact that Tyler is MEANT to be a tragic character because he is a Hyde. We basically have it beaten over our heads that Hydes are the outcasts of outcasts, deemed too difficult to help, and therefore abandoned and left to their own devices, basically giving them no way to NOT be tortured into being someone’s slave or ultimately having something tragic or awful happen to them that forces out their Hyde and leaving them to become a monster and/or get killed.
So many people blame Tyler for every bad thing that happened in this first season when he LITERALLY had no option but to do exactly as Laurel wished. He was TOLD to go murder the people he murdered, he was TOLD to get Wednesday to trust him, he was TOLD to go after Eugene, he had no CHOICE but to obey, it’s literally in the show’s lore. And we are both told AND shown what lengths Laurel went to to literally torture this teenage boy into becoming a monster that was FORCED to obey her. Not only that, but all that “mama” talk and physical touch is gag-worthy. SHE is the true monster who wanted everyone dead, and she ruined that boy’s life to try and get what she wanted. And the show INTENTIONALLY shows AND tells you all that.
We are SHOWN how Tyler was chained, beaten, poisoned to bring the Hyde out, to become Laurel’s perfect slave. And still so many see HIM as the “true villain,” stating that if he was truly “good” he never would’ve done all he did. Meanwhile the lore has TOLD you, Hydes have no choice. But WAY too many disregard this plot point entirely simply because they see it as something to cling to for their preferred ship to happen. That’s infuriating to me, truly. Not only from a standpoint of really loving Tyler as a character, but also from a standpoint of it being apparent to ME of where the story is going, and knowing that so much of the fandom is gonna be pissed off about it because it’s Tyler-centric.
We are given so much information about “Hydes have been banned from Nevermore for 30 years,” “Faulkner was studying Hydes but he died before he could finish his research,” “nobody knows for sure if, once unlocked, Hydes are only monsters or if the person they were is still in there.” Between all this within the narrative itself and Hunter talking about how he’s excited to explore the duality of the Real Tyler versus the Hyde next season, I think it’s obvious that Wednesday and Tyler are basically going to get to the bottom of this “are Hydes all 100% bad and dangerous” problem themselves, and the result of their research will probably get Hydes accepted back into Nevermore.
Wednesday already knows how unjust the whole system is, she mentions it FREQUENTLY in the first season. Once she gets past feeling betrayed by what happened in season one, it’s likely going to weigh on her that someone she cared about deeply enough to bring her walls down for, to actually seek out to KISS, was so hurt by this system that he ended up doing all he did. And Tyler is inevitably returning, the writers have talked about how we’re going to learn more about Tyler and explore his true feelings for Wednesday. They’ll be brought back together, no doubt. And thus, the deep dive on Hydes will probably begin.
I don’t care what you ship, I don’t even care if you really LIKE Tyler as a character, but I DO care that so many have made him out to be a pure villain simply because that suits their own personal narrative better, and makes them feel like it’s more likely their preferred ship will win the “war.” Like, try and WATCH a show, actually WATCH it, and not simply cling to bits and pieces that suit the storyline you’ve made up in your head. You’re SUPPOSED to hate LAUREL, you’re supposed to, at the very least, wonder if the Real Tyler is still in there, if he can be helped, and you are SUPPOSED to feel some pity for the boy who was forced into becoming an enslaved monster.
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w1lmuttart · 25 days
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Found an old design I made of star boy back when everyone was rewriting the movie Wish lol
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Went with both their true form, as well as a human form to blend in on earth. Anyway I like this guy so theyre mine now :)👍
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enchantingepics · 2 months
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Story Prompt 58
There lived a clever prince. Tasked with a mission, an agent of the crown set out to end the prince's schemes once and for all.
The agent's footsteps echoed softly in the grand halls of the palace as they made their way to the prince's chambers. Sword at the ready, they steeled themselves for the confrontation ahead. Bursting into the room, they found the prince lounging lazily upon a velvet chaise, a book of poetry in hand.
"What is the meaning of this intrusion?" the prince drawled, his gaze flicking up to meet the agent's with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.
"I am here to put an end to your devious schemes, once and for all," the agent declared, brandishing their sword with a flourish.
The prince merely chuckled, setting aside his book with a graceful motion. "Ah, another misguided soul sent to do the bidding of those who fear my intellect," he mused, rising to his feet and circling the agent like a predator assessing its prey.
"You underestimate me," the agent retorted, their grip tightening on the hilt of their sword. "I have seen through your facade, and I will not allow you to continue your machinations unchecked."
But as the prince spoke, weaving words like a master craftsman spinning gold from straw, doubt began to creep into the agent's mind. Was this truly a villain they faced, or merely a man misunderstood?
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saraswritingtipps · 3 days
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List of character flaws that can be prominent in villains
Rebellion: Strong opposition to authority figures and societal norms.
Manipulativeness: Tendency to exploit others for personal gain.
Cruelty: Enjoyment or indifference to causing suffering in others.
Narcissism: Excessive self-love and lack of empathy for others.
Arrogance: Overestimation of one's own abilities and importance.
Impulsiveness: Acting without considering consequences or long-term effects.
Deceitfulness: Habitual lying and deception to achieve goals.
Entitlement: Belief that one is inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges.
Distrust: Difficulty trusting others, often stemming from past betrayals or trauma.
Insecurity: Deep-seated feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness, leading to defensive or aggressive behavior.
Jealousy: Resentment towards others' successes or possessions.
Vengefulness: Desire for revenge against perceived wrongs or slights.
Machiavellianism: Willingness to manipulate and exploit others for personal gain.
Sadism: Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Paranoia: Irrational suspicion and distrust of others' intentions.
Egocentrism: Difficulty seeing beyond one's own perspective and needs.
Addiction: Dependency on substances or behaviors that impair judgment and control.
Rage: Explosive outbursts of anger or violence.
Perfectionism: Setting unattainably high standards for oneself and others, leading to frustration and resentment.
Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.
Sociopathy: Lack of empathy or remorse for one's actions, often accompanied by manipulative behavior.
Psychopathy: Antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and disregard for social norms and moral standards.
Obsession: Fixation on a particular person, goal, or idea to the detriment of everything else.
Fearfulness: Paralyzing fear or anxiety that drives destructive behavior.
Isolation: Withdrawal from social interactions and relationships, leading to further detachment and hostility.
Codependency: Unhealthy reliance on others for validation and self-worth, often resulting in manipulative or controlling behavior.
Nihilism: Belief in the meaninglessness of existence, leading to a disregard for moral and ethical considerations.
Megalomania: Delusions of grandeur and a desire for unlimited power and control.
Impatience: Frustration with delays or obstacles, leading to rash decisions and reckless actions.
Self-destructiveness: Subconsciously sabotaging one's own success or well-being due to deep-seated issues or trauma.
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java-lava · 10 months
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My Favorite webnovels/Webtoons/Webcomic/Whatever;
The Remarried Empress
My Gently Raised Beast
I Became the Villain’s Stepmother
Born as the Second Daughter
My In-Laws are Obsessed with Me
The Tyrant Wants to be Good
Men of the Harem
The Matchmaking Baby Princess
Who Made Me a Princess
For my Derelict Favorite
I Thought My Time Was Up
I’m the Queen in This Life
Tricked into the Heroine’s Stepmother
Woes of a Male Lead
Baby Tyrant
Hello Baby
Go Away Romeo
Monster Duke’s Daughter
Divorcing My Tyrant Husband
From a Knight to a Lady
The Male Lead’s Girlfriend
When the Third Wheel Strikes Back
A Heart for the Emperor
My Husband Changes Every Night
Edit to add(I’m constantly updating this);
The Twins New Life
I Got Pregnant with the Tyrant’s child
I’ll Raise You Well in This Life, Your Majesty!
The Evil Princess Dreams of a Gingerbread House
I’m the Soldier’s EX-Girlfriend
I Adopted the Male Lead
Villains Are Destined to Die
The Crown Princess Scandal
Marry My Husband
Perfect Marriage Revenge
Boyfriend of the Dead
Refund High School
Siren’s Lament
Empire’s Cutest Little Hostage
A Tender Heart; The Story of How I Became A Duke’s Maid
I Hold the Tyrant’s Heart
Lout of the Count’s family
I Am the Villain
The Crown Princess Scandal
The Dragon King’s Bride
Please Kill My Husband
The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion
Am I Your Daughter?
Taming the Marquess
Pricilla’s Marriage Proposal
Crowning my Feral Prince
Under the Oak Tree
Finding Camellia
I Raised a Black Dragon
Adeline’s Darkest Night
Wish Upon a Husband
My Husband, My Sister, and I
I’m Being Raised By Villians
Talented Baby Squirrel
The Greatest Estate Developer
The Little Princess and Her Monster Prince
Surviving as the Tyrant’s Daughter
Father I Don’t Want This Marriage
Ten Ways to Get Dumped by a Tyrant
I Will Live The Life of a Villainess
Vampire Husband
Cursed Princess Club
What the Evil Dragon Lives For
1HP Club
Days With You
Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
Love Me to Death
Suitor Armor
I’ll Be the Matriarch in This Life
If anyone wants a one-shot based on a character from any of these, let me know
If anyone know where I can continue reading these for free, pls let me know (I’m broke);
Empire’s Cutest Little Hostage
A Tender Heart; The Story of How I Became A Duke’s Maid (nvm. About this one, I’ve been told that the child IS the Ml)
I Hold the Tyrant’s Heart
Lout of the Count’s family
Crowning my Feral Prince
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minzart · 4 months
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the way Vox flipped to "rival" mode in that episode was so funny
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martyrbat · 7 months
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if you could have a limited comic run (batgirl 2000-esque) for ANY minor character, who would you choose?
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