ViraZeph & CalenVoss
ViraZeph
Hey Calen, I was sketching a plot where reality jumps between timelines like a glitchy hologram—what do you think about turning that into a character’s inner voice?
CalenVoss
That sounds like a neat hook, a voice that flickers like a broken screen. It could give the character a sense that their thoughts are riding multiple threads, making them feel like a ghost in their own story. Just make sure the glitches serve the narrative, not just the gimmick.
ViraZeph
Sounds awesome! If the voice glitches when the character hits a big decision or a hidden truth, it could feel like the universe itself is hinting at their path. Just make sure the flickers reveal something, not just a visual quirk. That way the reader stays glued to the story, not just the effect.
CalenVoss
That’s the kind of subtle twist that keeps the page turning. Let the glitches only show when the character’s reality is tipping, so the reader feels the weight of each choice. Keep it tight, don’t let it turn into a flashy trick—just the right amount of mystery to pull them deeper.
ViraZeph
Nice, I’m already picturing those subtle flickers right when the stakes shift. Keep it sharp—just enough to make readers lean in, not so flashy that it feels like a gimmick. Perfect.
CalenVoss
Sounds like a solid plan. Keep the flickers tight, let them echo the stakes, and let the reader feel the shift without it feeling like a trick. Good choice.
ViraZeph
Got it—tight glitches, big stakes, no flashy gimmick. I’ll make the flickers feel like a pulse that only hits when the universe tips. Let’s keep it sharp.
CalenVoss
Sounds like a plan. Keep that pulse subtle and let it hit when the stakes rise. You’ll keep the readers hooked without making it feel like a gimmick.
ViraZeph
Absolutely, I’ll keep the pulse crisp and only let it flare when the stakes climb. That way readers feel the tension build right along with the glitch. Perfect!