Write about the moment that turned your character towards a darker path.
Almost every villain has a backstory that explains why they chose the path of evil. Explore the pivotal moment, the turning point that led your character into villainy. Is it a betrayal? A loss of a loved one? Or a slow distillation of resentment and anger? Delving into this exercise will allow you to create multi-dimensional villains and explore themes of morality, trauma, and the complexity of good and evil.
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