Terrifying Tenderness

Conceive a villainous character that exudes an eerie charm and uncanny kindness.

Terrifying characters are often thought to be brutal or savage, but fear can also come through convincing charm and predatory benevolence. This prompt challenges you to develop a character who appears trustworthy and caring on the surface, but whose threats lie beneath their false gentleness. Explore how your character uses their charm to manipulate and instill fear, and how their “kindness” adds to their horror.