TheEldritchGod
A Cloud Of Pure Spite And Eyes
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So I had an idea where a close friend to the MC was actually setting them up the whole time, but I'm starting to get cold feet because I'm not sure if I set it up enough.
I have a feeling it'll blind side everyone and come across like a Ryan Johnson movie.
I expect the character to have a change of heart and switch sides back to team MC, but I'm worried it'll ruin the world building. Trusting the author not to lie to you is important. I feel like this set up will just make people go, "Well, if that character is a backstabbing douchebag, then anyone can be at any time. How can I trust any character?"
Dramatic tension says yes, my heart says, "too far".
What are your thoughts about the MC's close friend/lover being revealed a traitor all along?
I have a feeling it'll blind side everyone and come across like a Ryan Johnson movie.
I expect the character to have a change of heart and switch sides back to team MC, but I'm worried it'll ruin the world building. Trusting the author not to lie to you is important. I feel like this set up will just make people go, "Well, if that character is a backstabbing douchebag, then anyone can be at any time. How can I trust any character?"
Dramatic tension says yes, my heart says, "too far".
What are your thoughts about the MC's close friend/lover being revealed a traitor all along?