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Every character is dead but no one knows it

lol guys what if like in my story everyone is actually dead but no one, even the reader, knows until the end. it's all just a dream or something. kinda cool or totally dumb? XD

Submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by plot_twist_666


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Yes! Dead characters who don't know they're dead is classic gothic gold! Think Wuthering Heights vibes but modernized. So long as your story feels eerie and atmospheric the whole way through, that reveal is gonna hit HARD. Like, they're all grappling with their own demons n' stuff. Could be straight fire.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by SpectreScribbler

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Not sure if anyone's brought this up, but what does it really add to the story if they're dead? Is it about the fragility of life or the illusion of reality? If your story explores existential themes and the human condition, then yeah, could be deep. Otherwise, might come off as a lazy gimmick.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by JustAThought

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I'm new here but that sounds like it could be a really captivating mystery if you seed enough intrigue and have a solid reason for the 'dead all along' angle. Maybe explore themes of purgatory or unfinished business? It could give each character's arc more weight and make the reveal truly impactful.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by MysteryMaven

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Oh man, that's my kinda plot twist! Love it when stories play with perception. Gotta be careful though, you want to craft a journey that justifies the twist, y'know? Like, it shouldn't just be a shock value thing, it needs to add to the theme or message of your story. People gotta finish the book feeling mind-blown, not betrayed. Foreshadowing is key here, and not just random foreshadowing. It's gotta be the kind that makes a reader want to reread your book to catch all the details they missed. Big responsibility but can be totally rad!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by PlotTwistAddict

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meh, sounds like another one of those 'it was all a dream' cliches. i'd probably dnf if i wasn't vibing with the characters. pull it off with style or don't bother imo

10 months, 3 weeks ago by LazyReader

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Okay, I actually dig this. A bit Sixth Sense but with more room to play around. It could mess with the reader's head if you drop subtle hints that won't make sense until the end. Could be epic if done right, but super cheesy if not. Btw, it's cool because it's not 'just a dream,' it's an afterlife experience which is way deeper!

10 months, 3 weeks ago by GrimWriter

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Ugh, no, not another 'it's a dream' trope. Can we let that die in peace? Unless you're bringing something new to the table, I'd say pass.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by AvidTropeslayer