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"Quivering" is my least-favourite word in the english language. Nothing and nobody should be quivering. If you're quivering right now, stop that shit immediately. Tremble or shake if you must but the quivering has to stop.
You do love to post and then delete things don't you 😅
yes i'm not the same person i was 11 seconds ago
there is a very real tendency of teenagers with anxiety disorders self diagnosing with considerably more stigmatized and impairing mental illnesses (e.g. schizophrenia, DID, personality disorders), but the best response to that isn't to get angry with them for "appropriating" lol. instead you show them coping resources for the problems they're actually having and deemphasize diagnostic categories in general. if an 18 year old is claiming to have alzheimer's, they're probably making an innocent mistake and are in genuine distress. be kind.
How do I make something happen in my story? I’m writing a murder mystery where they are all stuck in a theater. all the characters have been just sitting around talking for two chapters now and it’s getting boring. How do I add action or movement without derailing the story?
How to Add Movement to a Murder Mystery without Derailing the Story
Here are some ideas for you to consider!
1. Introduce a New Clue or Discovery
Unexpected Evidence:Â Have a character stumble upon a crucial piece of evidence. This could be a hidden note, a strange item, or an overlooked detail that propels the investigation forward.
Surprising Revelation:Â Perhaps someone finds a hidden compartment in the theater with items related to the murder. This could spark new theories and discussions among the characters.
2. Create a Disruption
Theatrical Effect:Â Use the theater setting to your advantage. For example, the lights could suddenly go out, or there could be an unexpected sound or event (like a prop falling) that causes chaos and forces the characters to act quickly.
Power Outage:Â A sudden blackout could create confusion and force the characters to rely on each other, which could reveal new dynamics and secrets.
3. Introduce Conflict
Accusations and Tension:Â Allow tensions to rise by having characters confront each other with accusations or suspicions. This could lead to heated arguments or confrontations that reveal more about each character's motives.
Personal Conflicts:Â Bring underlying personal conflicts or grudges to the surface. This could create drama and reveal new aspects of the characters that influence their behavior and decisions.
4. Add a Time Crunch
Imminent Threat: Introduce a sense of urgency by suggesting that the murderer might strike again or that there’s a time limit for solving the crime before a more severe consequence occurs (e.g., a ticking clock or a scheduled event).
Urgent Action:Â Characters could discover that they need to find a specific clue or solve a puzzle before the theater is locked down or before someone else arrives.
5. Dynamic Character Actions
Shifting Alliances:Â Characters might decide to split up to search the theater more effectively. This could lead to new discoveries and interactions.
Personal Goals:Â Characters could pursue personal objectives or hidden agendas that complicate the investigation and create movement in the story.
6. Revelatory Dialogue
New Information:Â Characters could reveal previously hidden motives or secrets in their conversations, adding new layers to the mystery and prompting action.
Unexpected Accusation:Â A character might make a surprising accusation that causes everyone to reevaluate their theories and actions.
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Can't express how stress free being open minded is.
Some lesbians use he/him? Oh cool.
Some people have people inside their head and sometimes it's fictional chars? Sick your brains like a pirate ship they're all working to run.
Some people like being treated like a pet dog? Bark bark bro.
Being fat isn't unhealthy but a perfectly normal type of body to have? Kinda beautiful how different we can all be.
Something doesn't make any fucking sense? Cool an opportunity to learn. And even if I can't figure it out it's cool we still have mysteries today.
grrrrrrr
anyways
art time
also, here's a profile image I made for myself and a new oc. He doesn't have a name yet
