: Re: Interacting with the antagonist or protagonist I am writing a game book where the story's plot is about an antagonist who keeps people hostage and, based on the reader's choices, they can survive

At risk of sounding trite: the scenarios are moot. What will make your reader care about the outcome is a well written story. Always write passionately if you want a passionate response from your reader.

And I don't mean romantically, I mean to write what interests you most. Write whichever character you are most invested in, that is the most surefire way to ensure that it will be your best writing, and to convey investiture to your reader.

If you're completely undecided, brainstorm until something excites you. And if brainstorming fails, then go in a completely different direction; chances are that you're only stumbling because you're taking a wrong path.

Follow your instinct, write with passion, throw all your energy on the page, don't fret over logistics.

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