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The Idea Of Trust In A Twist (My Reflections)

The Idea Of Trust In A Twist (My Reflections)

How a character can be hiding something beneath the surface.

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LJ Pearce-Coca
Aug 03, 2025
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This is my first ever share about my process and the things I’m thinking about at these early stages and I wanted to let you have a window in for a moment.

In my current novel outline, I’ve been playing with the idea of trust, how a character can appear helpful, and still be hiding something beneath the surface. I’ve been asking myself… What does it take for readers to truly let their guard down?

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