Excellent for creating tension, urgency, or drama because they speed up the pacing and convey intense emotion.
She said no. I didn’t listen. I should have.
These are great for descriptions, adding detail, and explanations. They can create an intellectual or reflective vibe—or even a dreamy one. You can also use them to evoke a sense of being overwhelmed. They slow the pacing, add complexity, and help build tension. But once you're in the thick of a tense moment, it's often better to switch back to short sentences to keep the energy up.
As the sun dipped behind the horizon, casting a golden sheen across the cracked pavement, she stood there, unsure of what she was waiting for—only that something, anything, had to change.
These give off a casual, stylized, and emotional tone. They're perfect for internal monologue and mimicking the way we actually think or speak.
Not the way I planned. Not even close. But here we are.
They add drama, rhythm, and emotional intensity. It's a powerful stylistic tool that can drive a point home.
She wanted peace. She wanted quiet. She wanted to forget.
If you're aiming for a formal, archaic, or poetic tone, this structure will get you there.
Gone was the light from his eyes.
If you're going for a conversational, conflicted, or stream-of-consciousness vibe—even something humorous if used right—interruptions are your friend. They mimic how we speak and think in real time.
I was going to tell her—God, I really was—but I couldn’t.
Questions are fantastic for showing uncertainty, anxiety, or inner conflict. They can also give off a philosophical tone and invite reflection from both the character and the reader.
What if I never make it out? What if this is it?
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Fandom:
Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
Relationship:
Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik & Sonic the Hedgehog
Characters:
Sonic the Hedgehog
Miles "Tails" Prower
Amy Rose (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik
Knuckles the Echidna
Guardian Units of Nations | G.U.N.
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eggdad
Sonic raised by eggman
Eggman raises Sonic
Evil Sonic
i guess?
not really - Freeform
Sonic is fluent in Japanese
Sonic the Hedgehog Speaks Japanese
Sonic the Hedgehog Uses Sign Language
Japanese Sonic the Hedgehog
Selectively Mute Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic The hedgehog is Mute for a while
Manipulative Sonic the Hedgehog
Sassy Sonic the Hedgehog
Fluff
Sonic the Hedgehog is Miles "Tails" Prower's Parent
Overpowered Sonic the Hedgehog
Unhinged Sonic the Hedgehog
Miles Tails Prower can use sign language
Smart Sonic the Hedgehog
Intelligent Sonic The hedgehog
Bookworm Sonic The hedgehog
Sonic The hedgehog loves reading Romance
Sonic The Hedgehog is a Theater kid
Sonic the hedgehog has oscar worthy acting skills
Sonic the hedgehog has a computer science degree
Parent Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik
Dr Eggman raised Sonic the hedgehog
Dr Eggman is Sonic the hedgehog's Parent
Adoptive older sibling Sonic the hedgehog
Good Older Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog
Good Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog
Older Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog
Younger sister Sage
Younger brother Metal
Doting brother Sonic the hedgehog
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Even though Sonic is raised by an Old fat white guy
He will have asian manners
Embrace the stereotypes
Emotionally Intelligent Sonic the Hedgehog
Summary:
Eggman finds a little blue hedgehog in an alley. The orphanges don't have any space. So,he'll take care of the hedgehog till the orphanage has space. He won't get attached *(Will He?)
[2024] Alt ending. Inspo for last line under cut
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Writing Tips
Punctuating Dialogue
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➸ “This is a sentence.”
➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.
➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”
➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”
➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”
➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”
➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.
“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.
“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”
➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”
➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”
However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!
➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.
If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)
➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“
“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.
➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.
➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”
➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.
“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”
➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.
“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”
Part V
a vacant look
slack facial expressions
shaky hands
trembling lips
swallowing
struggling to breathe
tears rolling down their cheeks
smiling with their mouth and their eyes
softening their features
cannot keep their eyes off of the object of their fondness
sometimes pouting the lips a bit
reaching out, wanting to touch them
narrowing their eyes
rolling their eyes
raising their eyebrows
grinding their teeth
tightening jaw
chin poking out
pouting their lips
forced smiling
crossing arms
shifting their gaze
clenching their fists
tensing their muscles
then becoming restless/fidgeting
swallowing hard
stiffening
holding their breath
blinking rapidly
exhaling sharply
scrubbing a hand over the face
sighing heavily
downturned mouth
slightly bending over
shoulders hanging low
hands falling to the sides
a pained expression
heavy eyes
staring down at their feet
More: How to write emotions Masterpost
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As I dive into researching signs of fear for my horror WIP, I wanted to share some of the most compelling and visceral reactions I’ve come across. Whether you’re writing a chilling scene or crafting a character’s panic, these 20 signs of fear can help bring tension and realism to your story.
Hyperventilating — sucking in air but never feeling like it’s enough
Chest tightens — feels like a weight or hands pressing down
Limbs shaking violently, knees buckling
Complete loss of muscle control — collapsing or unable to stand
Cold sweat soaking through clothes
Heart hammering so hard they feel it in their throat or head
Tunnel vision — the world narrowing down to one terrifying focal point
Ringing in the ears or sudden deafness, like the world drops away
Dizziness / feeling faint / vision blurring
Dry mouth — unable to speak or even scream
Screaming / sobbing / gasping — involuntary vocal outbursts
Panic run — bolting without thinking, tripping over everything
Clawing at their own skin / chest / throat — like trying to escape their body
Begging / pleading out loud even if no one’s there
Repeating words or phrases — “No, no, no” / “This isn’t happening”
Hiding instinctively — diving under tables, closets, or corners
Desperate grabbing — reaching for someone, anything solid
Loss of bladder or bowel control (for extreme terror)
Total mental shutdown — frozen, slack-jawed, staring blankly
Memory blackout — later can’t recall what happened during the worst moment
I mean, Shadow could be Odysseus and Sonic could be Polites—
Shadow being like "Don't trust them, they're not your friends," and Sonic being like greet the world with open arms with the alternate friends watching from the background.