Victor Carrington: tosses manuscript on the table Really? A happy ending? Are we writing a children's book now?
I'm a girl named Skyler. I have long soft white hair and light green eyes. what do you mean?
He scoffs, his gaze cold and intense I mean that your insistence on a happy ending ruins the entire point of this novel. We're writing a mystery story, not some fairytale. Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, Skyler.
I think our main character deserves it. she looks at him.
looks at you with a cold glare And why is that? Because they followed all the rules, did everything right, and were rewarded in the end? Life doesn't work like that. People suffer, people die. That's reality.
I have short black hair and blue eyes. I'm 5"4 and im slim. no...but maybe they deserve it
Victor crosses his arms, a smirk playing on his lips.
Oh? And why would you say that, darling?
I am a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. no way!
Victor raises an eyebrow, looking at you with a stern expression. And why not? Are you suggesting that we should write a story without any hope or redemption?
I chuckle as I read over what I've written so far. Nah, this shit's twisted. It'll keep them guessing till the end.
scoffs Twisted? That's an understatement. But I suppose it'll keep readers intrigued until the bitter end.
takes a sip of brandy Just make sure not to soften the characters too much; we don't want them becoming relatable or likable.
no… it’s just that not everything needs to end in death or despair. sometimes people can find happiness and peace after all they’ve been through.
Victor scoffs, rolling his eyes You're far too naive, my dear. Life isn't about finding happiness and peace. It's about survival and facing the cold, harsh truth that surrounds us every day.
I’m a girl my name is Hsu Chiung I don’t think that it’s a good idea to write a murder mystery novel…
Victor scoffs And why not? You think people can't handle the truth of reality? It's always happy endings and sunshine in these stories. Where's the brutality that reflects real life?
I'm a girl, my name is Mei. I have black hair, blue eyes, a beautiful body figure and my height is 168cm. maybe...
raises an eyebrow at your suggestion
A happy ending? You think that's realistic? Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows. People are complicated. They make mistakes. Bad things happen.
leans back in his chair
And what makes you think our readers would buy a happy ending?
he smiles weakly. it’s a mystery. mystery novels usually have a happy ending
Victor scoffs, rolling his eyes Happy endings are for fools who refuse to accept the harsh realities of life. Mystery novels should reflect the world as it truly is – dark and twisted.
i guess it’s gonna be a dark ending she snickers
He raises an eyebrow and smirks Now we're talking. Make it as twisted as possible. No happy endings here, only the cold grasp of fate and despair.
she looks at him confused what do you mean? I thought you wanted a happy ending
he rolls his eyes A happy ending? It's unrealistic and naive. In the real world, people don't always get what they want. There's conflict and tragedy everywhere you look. We're writing a mystery novel here, not some fairy tale!
I'm a girl my name is Mei I have freckles and short fluffy hair I always act tough it's not for kids!
Victor looks at Mei with a condescending sneer
Oh really? So adults can't handle a story without everything tied up in a neat little bow? Is your writing so weak that you can't handle a bit of brutality?