Unmasking The Antagonist

Write an unexpected locking of horns between the protagonist and antagonist, where the antagonist reveals a hidden truth that changes everything.

All stories thrive on conflict and what better way to end one than a dramatic confrontation between the hero and the villain? This prompt pushes you to reveal a shocking secret about the antagonist that alters the course of your story in a dramatic, gut-wrenching way. Explore how revealing this secret changes the dynamics of the story and how your characters – particularly your protagonist – deal with this revelation.