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Quick Tips for Writing Emotional Tension

They act like they don’t care, but we all know they’re just avoiding a massive emotional explosion.

One of them starts to spill their feelings, then clams up like, “Uh, never mind…” Cue the frustration.

One character throws out something super personal like it’s no big deal, but you can tell the other one’s like, “Wait, what?”

They let something slip that they were totally not ready to share, and then they freeze like, “Did I just say that?”

The “I’m fine” smile (but they’re not). One gives this shaky smile that doesn’t fool anyone, especially the other character.

They almost grab each other’s hand or hug, then they hesitate, and the moment passes. UGH, so frustrating!

One of them’s on the verge of tears but is trying sooo hard not to lose it. You can feel how much it hurts.

They talk about literally everything except the thing that’s actually bothering them. So. Annoying.

They used to be shoulder to shoulder, but now they’re standing a whole three feet apart like something big changed.

One’s suddenly acting like they barely know the other, being all polite and formal, and you just know there’s more going on.

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12 Emotional Wounds in Fiction Storys

Betraying a Loved One. Your character made a choice, and it backfired, badly. They betrayed someone close to them, maybe on purpose, maybe by accident. Now, the guilt’s eating them alive. They might try to fix things, but can they even make up for what they did?

Guilt Over a Past Mistake. They made a mistake, one that cost someone else. Maybe it was reckless, maybe it was a dumb decision, but now it haunts them. They can’t stop thinking about it, and no matter how hard they try to make things right, the past keeps pulling them back.

Survivor’s Guilt. Imagine surviving something awful, an accident, a disaster, but someone else didn’t make it. Now your character is stuck asking, “Why me? Why am I still here?” They push people away, convinced they don’t deserve to be happy or even alive.

Feeling Powerless. Your character is trapped, maybe in an abusive home, a toxic relationship, or just in life itself. They feel stuck, with no control over their own future.

Being Wrongly Accused. They didn’t do it. But no one believes them. Your character has been falsely accused of something serious, maybe even a crime and now they’re fighting to clear their name. It’s not just about proving their innocence, though. They’re also battling the pain of being abandoned by people who were supposed to stand by them.

Public Humiliation. They’ve just been humiliated in front of everyone, maybe it’s a video gone viral, or they were betrayed by someone they trusted. Now, they can’t even look people in the eye.

Living in Someone’s Shadow. No matter what they do, it’s never enough. Someone else, a sibling, a friend, a partner, always shines brighter. They feel stuck in that person’s shadow, invisible and overlooked.

Abandoning a Dream. They had big dreams, but somewhere along the way, life got in the way, and now they’ve given up. Maybe it was because of fear or circumstances beyond their control, but the loss of that dream has left them feeling empty.

Childhood Trauma. Something happened to them when they were young, something painful that still affects them today. Whether it was abuse, neglect, or a significant loss, the trauma follows them into adulthood, shaping how they see themselves and the world.

Being an Outsider. They’ve never felt like they fit in, whether because of their background, their personality, or something else. They long for acceptance but fear they’ll never find it.

Struggling with Addiction. They’re caught in a destructive cycle, whether it’s with substances, behaviors, or even people. The shame and struggle to break free from addiction are real and raw.

Living with Chronic Illness. They’re living with a chronic illness or disability, and it’s not just the physical challenges that weigh them down, it’s the emotional toll, too. Maybe they feel isolated, or like they’re a burden to others.

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Cool ways to make friends organically and offline in 2024:

- Scream in a Denny's parking lot at 3AM

- Prank call a Hungarian fast food worker

- Rob a 7-11 with the guy that your ex cheated on you with

- Hide from a mob in a dingy public restroom and chat up the local stoner that's smoking a bong in there

- Watch toxic couples argue with a night shift linecook like and place bets on their breakups

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Phil

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Ive made mc and jake :)

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I do all the puzzles first then i get on with the story line

Honestly my only complaint abt moonvale(other than the facy im stressing about how to get diamonds) is that you cant do the puzzles first then the story later, it was how i always did it when i played duskwood and it certainly makes the game longer, you decide rather or not thats a good thing🤷

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I can describe mc's and jakes relationship as the sailor song

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Honestly my only complaint abt moonvale(other than the facy im stressing about how to get diamonds) is that you cant do the puzzles first then the story later, it was how i always did it when i played duskwood and it certainly makes the game longer, you decide rather or not thats a good thing🤷

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Im gonna stay away from tumblr a bit bc of how much aura i lost in here😭

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Some part of me believes that the Mad Crow(Karmor's stalker) isn't going to show up physically at all, at least not now.

I mean, he appears to be in Karmor's mind right? If he's inside of Karmor's mind, then maybe he doesn't exactly have a chance to show up physically to others, at least not in the present moment.

And if he does appear, maybe he'd appear as a form of illusion to others, like...only the person he's conversing with can see him, and others can't.

That's how Karmor feels as well. Nobody can believe Karmor sees or hears him because he doesn't appear to anyone else(even Mahatma had trouble believing Karmor was being stalked back in EP 4).

So I am half inclined to believe that if the Mad Crow appears, it will either be through Karmor himself or even mind manipulation.

But that's just a theory. A FILM THEOR- *gets shot*

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Tried drawing Hakir cause I love me some good alien designs, but omg I need more practice in them bye-

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Anya and Curly psychically transferring their period cramps to Jimmy

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.. I finished duskwood

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"see you on the other side" ahh (i am sobbing)

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THW FBI OMG

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Alpha male grinding routine 😍

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captain chadly