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My latest @guardian books cartoon.
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Part 1 of 2! Who could it be!?
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Writing A Main Villain And Hidden Mastermind
VILLAINS
Villains are my absolute worst and absolute favorite characters to write. They can be morally gray, complex, or driven by the wrong motivations. Sometimes theyâre fan favorites, and sometimes theyâre nightmares. They might work alone, in pairs, or as part of a hidden networkâbut you wonât know unless the writer reveals it.
However, not all villains are the same. There are different kinds, each with their own level of intelligence, cunning, and approach to achieving their goals.
TYPES OF VILLAINS
The Brute Villain
These villains rely on strength, intimidation, and power rather than strategy. They crave domination but lack foresight, making them easy to manipulate or deceive. They flaunt their abilities, believing themselves invincibleâuntil their downfall.
They can be outwitted with the right timing, distractions, or by exploiting their weaknessesâwhether thatâs greed, lust, or arrogance.
The Seductive Villain
These villains manipulate through desireânot necessarily through sex, but by preying on ambition, pride, or insecurity. They use charm and deception to turn people into pawns, slowly poisoning their minds with subtle manipulation.
Imagine a married man ensnared by a seductressânot only does she fulfill his desires, but she also brainwashes him into giving her what she needs, all while dismantling his life from the inside.
The Shadow Villain (The Puppet Master)
These villains never act directly. They stay hidden, watching, waiting, and pulling the strings while others execute their plans. Their hands are clean, but they orchestrate chaos from behind the scenes.
Think of a corrupt politician running a criminal empire while maintaining the image of a noble leader. The arrests, murders, and schemes are carried out by underlings, while the mastermind remains untouchable.
The Hidden Mastermind (The Most Dangerous One)
Unlike the shadow villain, the hidden mastermind is always two steps ahead. They have backup plans, loyal followers, and limitless resources. They manipulate events with precision and are nearly impossible to track.
Imagine a superhero chasing a faceless enemyâhe knows the villainâs voice, maybe a vague silhouette, but nothing more. The villain could sit across from the hero, sipping tea, and still remain undetected.
Or picture this: a murder takes place in a park. The victimâs partner reports itâseemingly an innocent bystander. But as the protagonist digs deeper, they realize the partner is the true mastermind, orchestrating everything. Yet, without proof, only the hired killer is arrested while the real villain walks free.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Villains should challenge the protagonist, push the plot forward, and create tension. Their impact should be felt throughout the story, even if their presence isnât immediately obvious.
Next week, Iâll be discussing why character occupations matter in mystery writing. Be sure to follow and like for more content!
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The residence is an absolute delight of a show and Uzo Aduba plays the character Cordelia Cupp to perfection. 10s across the board.
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Watching The Perfect Couple on Netflix and Iâm realizing Iâm never gonna tire of the filthy rich murder mystery setting
#like#the white lotus#knives out#both of those#the perfect couple#if you know any good ones#please tell me#Netflix#murder mystery#whodunnit#shows#movies
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Mystery of Mayvale Manor
Just uploaded an adventure module for @anim-ttrpgs's Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy!
In the small town of Foulson, high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the historic Mayvale Manor is being restored and turned into a bed and breakfast! To promote the new attraction, a select group of people are invited to stay for a preview night, enjoying Foulsonâs rich history and mountain landscape. However, an incoming blizzard, an unthinkable disaster, and the intrigue behind the manorâs story will turn these unsuspecting strangers into clue-seeking detectives. Will they be able to get to the bottom of the Mystery of Mayvale Manor?
It's a non-supernatural mystery, and is designed to be finished in one or two sessions. Check it out if you're interested!
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list of new detective whodunnit icons.
Benoit Blanc, kind gay gentleman married to Phillip.
2. Cordelia Cupp, birder with photographic memory.
3. Charlie Cale.
4. Elsbeth Tascioni.
5. Morgan Gillory and Adam Karadec.
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A big part of the appeal of fanfic that uses large portions of the cast is the dramatic irony built into a storyâs mystery by already knowing the personalities of the characters involved.
I still remember a wonderful mafia AU fanfic from ages ago that managed to cram the entire main cast of at least 20 people, probably more in cameo roles, and the writer new that the moment someone was name-dropped in the ongoing who-dun-it mystery, things suddenly made so much more sense.
And it worked? Really well? Random side character who just pops in for a scene? Yeah thatâs this guy from season 2. The big mysterious mafia don? Yep, itâs this character. And yes, you should have known. The heroes of the story didnât, but you have already seen all the cards.
These are the kind of fics that bank on what might as well be spoilers to appreciate the full scope of the narrative. A good murder mystery is a good murder mystery, yes, but now thereâs the extra juicy layer of being intimately familiar with the entire suspect list before the curtain rises. To the point where you know immediately who dun it , youâre just here to see how they pulled it off.
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[for the last time || ĐČ ĐżĐŸŃĐ»Đ”ĐŽĐœĐžĐč Ńаз]
Yan! Batfam x fem! sibling reader fic Moodboard and discussion thread.
|| > Feel free to theorize or yap about Yan! Batfam concepts with me down below!!
#yan batfam x neglected reader#yandere dc#yandere batboys#yandere batman#yandere nightwing#yandere batfam#murder mystery#yandere red hood#yandere#yandere red robin#yandere robin#platonic yandere#whodunnit#platonic nightwing#platonic batman#platonic batfam
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We got some actual footage of Martin's performance at the Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3! đYes, I know it's from a year ago, but who cares at this point? Martin can be seen twice, at 3 seconds in and at 02:32.
Also, at lot of other stars like in the video Gillian Anderson, Mark Gatiss, Damian Lewis, Daisy Ridley.
#martin freeman#gillian anderson#daisy ridley#mark gatiss#damian lewis#david walliams#whodunnit#Youtube
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every time somebody whips out one of these, i get jumpscared

WHO TURNED ME INTO A BOAT
WHO TURNED ME INTO A BOAT
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#enhypen#jay park#park jongseong#jay#enhypen jay#fantaken#glay x jay#jay x glay#whodunnit#fs: stunnin_jay#userjongseongđââŹ
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ElĆször az elsĆ kb 35 mp-et nĂ©zd meg, amĂg rĂĄ nem bök a nyomozĂł a tettesre. AztĂĄn nĂ©zd meg mĂ©g egyszer elĆlrĆl az egĂ©sz videĂłt.
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Gosford Park (2001) director Robert Altman
#film stills#gosford park film stills#gosford park#period drama#british cinema#british film#robert altman#maggie smith#ryan phillippe#michael gambon#kristin scott thomas#charles dance#tom hollander#whodunnit#crime thriller#1930s#bob balaban#stephen fry#clive owen#emily watson#derek jacobi#richard e. grant#british actors#english actors#jeremy swift#british period dramas#2000s films#cinematography#cinema#cinephile
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A goode swagger and an illicit kiss đ„
This scene is rather swoony I must say (the broodiness, the stolen kiss, oof), as well as being a bit of a "whaaaaaat?" moment.

đ· Matthew Goode and Sienna Guillory as Patrick and Julia in A murder Is Announced (2005)
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