Saturday, September 8, 2012

Writing Prompt #83: Betrayal

I offered to betray my dream today.

It still feels odd, residual terror squeezing my lungs. It's been nine hours since I said I'd walk away.

I'm still spinning.

I got out this time. But what about your character? What would make him do that? Is there a price he could be offered? Is there a person whose pain could sway him? Because it isn't all Star Wars and giant lasers and "I will never talk." Sometimes it's "Joy, I'm scared," and "Don't be. What do I have to do?"

I hope if a day like this ever comes to you, that the person you love is as merciful as the person who had power over me. I hope that even if you're weak, your quest stays strong. Mostly, I hope you chose the right quest. I hope I have.

Bring your hero to his weakest. Find the things he didn't know drove him. Torture him with them. Crush his will. What is more important than his quest?

See if he comes out strong.

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