The Reluctant Villain

Create a story where the villain isn’t inherently evil, but various circumstances force them into unpredictably villainous actions.

Explore the idea of villains being products of their circumstances rather than inherent evil. This prompt pushes for an in-depth exploration of character development, delving into how the ‘villain’ struggles with their actions, the guilt, the rationalization, and how they become unpredictable due to their internal conflict.