#(foreshadow)

[shikariiin]

The Scottish Twins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

My my it's been a while since I dropped a character design, here's the beloved 9&10!

For Context these two in LSG au are the first ever successful industrial class twins, made sometimes in the period where industrial class has become more scarce and harder to produce.

Douglas fell victim to this, as he was made from scraps left by Donald after he's built, leading him to getting sick often like Henry.

The difference is, Because the twins were officially made, they did everything they could to safe face, constantly fixing and replacing new parts of him, and boy....did that lead to questionable decisions....

That's not your eyes, douggie.

[halimamis]

Writing Foreshadowing in Fiction part 2

Dialogue that Means More Later

A clever line of dialogue can seem completely innocent at first but gains significance as the story progresses. This is a great way to slip in foreshadowing without slowing down the plot. However, avoid making the line too cryptic or obviously prophetic.

Example: In "Breaking Bad", there’s a moment when Hank (a DEA agent) jokes about Walt (the protagonist) secretly being a drug kingpin. It’s played off as a joke at the time, but later, when Hank finds out Walt *is* the drug kingpin, the line takes on a whole new meaning. The beauty of this kind of foreshadowing is that it seems like casual banter—until it’s not.In your story, a character could casually say, “I’ve always been terrible at keeping secrets,” early on. Later, this foreshadows a moment when they accidentally reveal something crucial or betray someone without meaning to.

Misdirection and Red Herrings

Sometimes, foreshadowing works best when paired with misdirection. You plant hints that could point to several outcomes, but the reader only realizes which one was true in hindsight. This keeps them guessing and makes the actual reveal more satisfying. You could use misdirection by making readers think one character is going to betray the protagonist (through small suspicious actions) but later reveal that it’s actually another character who has been betraying them all along, and the first character was innocent.

Dreams and Visions

If you’re writing a genre that allows for it—like fantasy, sci-fi, or even psychological thrillers—foreshadowing can come through dreams, visions, or hallucinations. These can be vague and symbolic or eerily accurate, but they should always leave readers wondering whether they’re really seeing the future or just imagining things.

Example: In "The Hunger Games", Katniss has a recurring image of Rue dying that foreshadows Rue’s eventual fate. It’s presented as a fear at first, but it becomes a heartbreaking reality. The dream sets up the reader’s emotional reaction to Rue’s death before it happens.

I'm about to finish right now, don't lose focus. These are some final things you want to be careful of...

Repeat Without Overdoing It: A symbol or piece of dialogue can appear more than once, but avoid hammering it into your reader’s head.

Use Different Methods: Mix it up—foreshadow through symbols, dialogue, character actions, and even setting. This way, your story feels layered and engaging.

Balance: Too much foreshadowing can spoil the twist. Too little can leave readers confused. Find the sweet spot where readers feel satisfied when they finally connect the dots.

If you haven't read part 1, make sure to check it out here!

[firefaerie81]

Wilson kids, locking in.

[devoting-waters]

I love foreshadowing

[the-magnus-protocol]

🙂 what

[sammy-de-lioncourt]

What We Do In The Shadows

Has anybody else noticed the foreshadowing here? What they're saying actually happened in later seasons.

Scenes I remember:

Walking around in broad daylight: Laszlo went out into the sun using Guillermo's sweat.

Throwing Football in the Park: The Vampires Vs. Werewolves Twilight style ball game.

Eating a Pretzel: Nandor and Freddie bought pretzels.

Walking a dog: Baron Afanas walking Aspen the Hellhound.

[panelswithoutpeople]

Death Rattle No. 2: Foreshadow

by John M. Pound

[rememberwhouare]

It hurts...

[george228732]

The Sin of Gluttony

A doctor holding off regrets of one single day. A day in which he lost someone that he loved dearly as a son of his. That empty space could only be filled with petty conforts and food, at the point where the own food being eaten ended up being a danger to him. He has gluttony for he is filling up that Void, but thanks to his family, things went better. (@smaaenart)

...Although, he is not the only one that could be considered close to the Sin of Envy, right? There's the Lone Swordsman aswell...

(4/7)

[starlightsweetheart]

I SEE YOU!!

It's all about the context clues, I tell ya!

1x10 Girl Meets Crazy Hat

[wonfilms]

guys i didn't tell u abt my dream.

jungwon appeared in a cute little sweater at the train station.. like yk the one heeseung wore in that ep where they played w kittens.. and i went up to him and tapped his shoulder TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS... and he turned and i STUTTERED SO MUCH...

AND STARTED SAYING SORRY IN JAPANESE BECAUSE I COULDN'T REMEMBER IT IN KOREAN IN MY DREAM?? AND HE JUST LAUGHED AND SMILED AT ME.. AND THEN JAY CAME UP THE STAIRS AND SMILED AND GAVE ME DIRECTIONS?? AND THEN THEY DISAPPEARED

[crypticpawpoems]

A Foreshadowing Masterpiece

The masterpiece is starting to paint itself, the colors bleeding into place

The picture is starting to become clear, the shape, the form this event takes

With each passing moment, more is revealed, but more is at stake

The closer it is to becoming complete, the more dangerous the traps that lie in wait

Who is the painter?

Who is the paint?

The blood of helpless victims bowing before their master only to have their heads severed

The mind plays games, and the art is all but an illusion of what is meant to come, the bigger picture, the story in full

What seems like the phenomenal debut of an artist may end up being in the shadow of his second work, the work that will speak out the meaning of his true soul

Do not be fooled by the strokes for show

The deeper meaning is hidden within, through the canvas, displayed onto reality

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[adj-thoughts]

Writing a captivating opening chapter 

Introducing engaging characters- Your characters should be having a intriguing personality why? because when readers start reading the first chapter and doesn't find it engrossing, they just stop reading the book so if you start the book interesting then the reader will keep on reading it.

example- In a crime thriller there was a detective named Maya Gates She’s a seasoned investigator haunted by the unsolved murder of her sister. Her determination is to crack the mystery case forward by the hint she got a prophecy that her sister had made.

Make a problem- After creating a intriguing aura or personality the character should also be having a problem or poses questions that also have a resolution this ignites curiosity and keeps reader turning pages.

Set the Scene- Describe the problem so vividly and engrossing that the reader also feels present in the scene.

example-  Imagine a historical romance set in 19th-century London. The opening chapter describes the gas lit streets, the opulent ballroom of Lady Pembroke’s mansion, and the scent of roses mingling with heavy smoke. Readers step into this vividly painted world.

Critical Gamble- Clearly convey what’s at risk for your characters. Whether it’s love, survival, or a quest for justice, ensure readers to understand the sacrifice.

example-  In a dystopian sci-fi novel, humanity faces extinction due to a deadly virus. The protagonist, Dr. Alex Turner, discovers a hidden research facility with a potential cure. The sacrifices are life and death, and readers are invested in Alex’s quest.

Foreshadow- Means that an indication of something that will happen in the future within the story. By foreshadowing, writers create anticipation and intrigue, allowing readers to sense that significant events or outcomes are on the horizon.

example- Juliet see 's something strange looking like animal later she finds out that it was the savior of the world.

Thank you for reading!

Regards adj-thoughts

[leviscolwill]

enhypen's obsession with making their best songs their intros/outros with 99% talking is pissing me off

[minxchester]

Fourth Wing Foreshadow Reread~Exes

Oho okay, I missed this before.

We know our girl played with Infantry before. Now we know there's two, unless that's including crushing on Dain. Wonder if these fellas will ever come up?

[angstandhappiness]

NICE

subtle ways to include foreshadowing

one character knowing something offhandedly that they shouldn't, isn't addressed until later

the crow rhyme

colours!! esp if like, blue is evil in your world and the mc's best friend is always noted to wear blue...betrayal?

write with the ending in mind

use patterns from tragic past events to warn of the future

keep the characters distracted! run it in the background until the grand reveal

WEATHER.

do some research into Chekhov's gun

mention something that the mc dismisses over and over

KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU PUT. don't leave things hanging.

unreliable characters giving information that turn out to be true

flowers and names with meanings

anything with meanings actually

metaphors. if one character describes another as "a real demon" and the other turns out to be the bad guy, you're kind of like...ohhh yeahhh

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