Create a character who suffers from a mental illness, causing hallucinations or delusions, and these visions inspire dread in the readers.
The unknown and unseen can be horrifying, specifically when they come from within our own mind. The character’s struggle with distinguishing reality from illusion offers ample opportunities for building tension and mystery. How does this affect their relationships, their decision-making? What is the nature of these disturbing visions? This prompt encourages the exploration of fear stemming from internal sources.
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