The Narrative Engine
Build rich, complex narratives through systematic collaboration:
```text "Let's develop a story together. I'll provide the seed, you help me grow it:
SEED CONCEPT: [Your initial idea]
EXPLORE DIMENSIONS: 1. Central Conflict - What's at stake? (internal/external) - Why now? (urgency factors) - What makes it unique?
2. World Building - Setting details that matter - Rules of this reality - Atmosphere and mood
3. Character Depth - Protagonist's deepest fear - Hidden strength - Fatal flaw - Secret desire
4. Theme Exploration - Universal truth explored - Modern relevance - Personal connection
Don't write the story—help me discover it." ```text
The Plot Architect
```text "Using the Save the Cat structure, let's outline this story:
1. OPENING IMAGE (1%) - Snapshot of protagonist's flawed world - Mood/tone establishment - Visual metaphor for theme
2. SETUP (1-10%) - World introduction - Character establishment - What's missing/wrong
3. CATALYST (10%) - Life-changing event - No going back moment - Call to adventure
4. DEBATE (10-20%) - Should I or shouldn't I? - Fear vs. desire - Last grasp at normal
[Continue through all 15 beats]
For each beat: What unexpected choice could heighten drama?" ```text
The Twist Generator
```text "Help me develop plot twists that are: - Surprising yet inevitable - Emotionally impactful - Thematically relevant - Character-driven
CURRENT SETUP: [Story situation]
GENERATE: 1. The Opposite Twist (reverse expectations) 2. The Hidden Connection (reveal relationships) 3. The Double Bluff (twist the twist) 4. The Perspective Shift (reframe everything) 5. The Emotional Reversal (change meaning)
For each: Why it works, setup required, payoff potential" ```text