Write a dialogue where one character is saying something completely different than what they appear to be saying.
Explore the power of subtext and the tension that unreliable communication can bring in a story. Use this exercise to dip into your characters’ motivations and emotions, delving into what they want, how they are trying to accomplish their goals, and why they feel the need to mask their true intentions. This prompt may lead you to flesh out characters’ backgrounds, intricacies, or current dilemmas more fully.
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