NPC/Third Party Sentences

These are either prompts for a drabble, or a starter if sender’s muse wants to ‘overhear’ receiver’s muse answering these! feel free to specify the NPC if that floats your boat, otherwise they’ll just be a random NPC (a shopkeeper, a mutual friend, the bus driver, etc).

Said by a third party (an NPC):

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “I’d be careful around them, if I were you.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “I can’t remember the last time I saw them this happy.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “How did you meet them?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “You should try to patch things up.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Maybe they stood you up.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “They’re pushy.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “They’re greedy.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Do you think you could put in a good word for me?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Are you in love with them?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Are you two dating?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Hey, doesn’t [name] live/work in that building?” (that just collapsed etc?)

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “They’re kind, but they’re pretty naive.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “I didn’t think you’d stick around for them.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Are you here for [name]?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “You’re listed as [name]’s emergency contact, is that right?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Have you heard from [name] today? They didn’t come in to work/therapy/etc.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Are you going to hurt them?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “They think they’re safe with you. Are they right?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Do you know who they are? Like, who they really are?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Don’t you know what they did?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Aren’t you scared of them?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “You should stay away from them.”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “Well, they’re not here, are they?”

[ABOUT SENDER] -> “You should see this. There’s a news article about them.”

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Writing Prompt: Three Things

in the garden of monsters, a hundred sweet promises, those who dwell in darkness

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bearieblues

1 year ago

Writing Rage: How To Make Your Characters Seem Angry

Anger is a powerful emotion that can add depth and intensity to your character's personality. If you're facing issues realistically expressing your characters' rage, here are some quick tips to help you get the ball rolling. Whether your character is seething with quiet rage or exploding in a fit of fury, these tips will help you convey their emotions vividly to your readers.

This is blog one in my writing different emotions series. Go check it out to explore more emotions!

Facial Expressions

Furrowed Brows: Describe the deep lines between their eyebrows, signaling frustration or intensity.

Tightened Jaw: Mention their clenched jaw, indicating suppressed anger or tension.

Narrowed Eyes: Highlight how their eyes narrow, showing suspicion, irritation, or anger.

Raised Upper Lip: Note the slight curl of the lip, suggesting disdain or contempt.

Flared Nostrils: Describe how their nostrils flare, indicating heightened emotions like anger or aggression.

Body Language and Gestures

Crossed Arms: Show their defensive stance, portraying resistance or defiance.

Pointing Finger: Describe them pointing accusatively, conveying aggression or assertion.

Fist Clenching: Mention their clenched fists, symbolizing anger or readiness for confrontation.

Hand Gestures: Detail specific hand movements like chopping motions, indicating frustration or emphasis.

Aggressive Posturing: Describe them leaning forward, invading personal space to intimidate or assert dominance.

Posture

Tense Shoulders: Highlight their raised or tense shoulders, indicating stress or readiness for conflict.

Upright Stance: Describe their rigid posture, showing control or a desire to appear strong.

Stiff Movements: Mention their jerky or abrupt movements, reflecting agitation or impatience.

Eye Contact

Intense Stares: Describe their intense or prolonged gaze, signaling confrontation or challenge.

Avoiding Eye Contact: Note how they avoid eye contact, suggesting discomfort or a desire to disengage.

Glaring: Mention how they glare at others, conveying hostility or disapproval.

Dialogue

Raised or strained tone with variations in pitch reflects heightened emotions.

Short, clipped sentences or abrupt pauses convey controlled anger.

Use of profanity or harsh language intensifies verbal expressions of anger.

Volume increase, from whispers to shouts, mirrors escalating anger levels.

Monotonous or sarcastic tone adds layers to angry dialogue.

Interruptions or talking over others signify impatience and frustration.

Aggressive verbal cues like "I can't believe..." or "How dare you..." express anger explicitly.

Reactions

Physical Reactions: Detail physical responses like increased heart rate, sweating, or trembling, showing emotional arousal.

Defensive Maneuvers: Describe how they react defensively if someone tries to touch or talk to them, such as stepping back or raising a hand to ward off contact.

Object Interaction

Aggressive Handling: Show them slamming objects, throwing things, or gripping items tightly, reflecting anger or aggression.

Use of Props: Mention how they use objects to emphasize their emotions, like slamming a door or clenching a pen.

Descriptive Words:

Verbs:

Roared with fury, expressing unbridled anger.

Snapped in frustration, indicating sudden irritation.

Shouted angrily, releasing pent-up emotions.

Glared fiercely, showing intense displeasure.

Slammed objects in rage, symbolizing anger's physical manifestation.

Grunted in annoyance, displaying impatience.

Raged vehemently, portraying uncontrolled anger.

Adjectives:

Furious and incensed, conveying intense anger.

Seething with rage, bubbling beneath the surface.

Livid and fuming, exhibiting visible anger.

Agitated and irritated, showing growing impatience.

Enraged and wrathful, expressing extreme anger.

Vexed and irate, indicating annoyance.

Infuriated and incandescent, highlighting explosive anger.

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bearieblues

1 year ago

children existing in public spaces is genuinely like. necessary for the continuation of society. it doesnt have to be your kids you dont have to volunteer at a daycare or whatever but you need to be able to tolerate the presence of someone who is learning how to exist as a human and interact with people

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