Double Agent Dilemma

Your protagonist’s closest ally has been a spy working for the enemy.

Unearthed betrayals can dramatically alter the lines of trust and friendship in your novel. Let your protagonist’s trusted confidant be the one hiding dark secrets. This can create thrilling tension and alter the dynamics of relationships in your story. Think about how your protagonist deals with this betrayal, how it affects the plot and the path your protagonist chooses as a reaction.