Draw out a random plot twist that throws your characters off their path entirely.

Introduce a sudden, unexpected disruption to the course of your narrative. Whether it be the death of an important character or the revelation of a hidden secret, these unforeseen events can drastically change the trajectory of your story. This adds suspense and surprise, holding the reader’s interest. From here develop the subsequent narrative – how are your characters affected? How do they react and adapt to this new turn of events?

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