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Write a story from the antagonist’s point of view.

Posted in Character on Aug 9, 2024

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“Back in My Day: A Generational Gap of Villainy” by Elizabeth Huffaker

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“Master Wyndham, sir, I’m sorry to disturb you, but the stylist team is here. I have them setting up in the east parlor.” The butler stood at attention at the door, refinement and prestige pouring off of his shoulders. “Thank you, Mr. Chapman, I’ll join as soon as my workout is finished. Tell them to begin with the staff.” “Very good, sir.” Kent Wyndham watched Chapman’s coattails swish as he exited the gym and went to collect the rest of the staff for their regular skincare regimen.  “Two more reps and then an ice bath should do it for...

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“A Father's Coice” by Karen Wadsworth

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Robbie strolled up the road, it had changed. The hardware shop was now a British Heart Foundation charity shop and the greengrocer, a pizza takeaway. The street now hosted three charity shops and seven various takeaways and after dark it was a magnet for drunks and druggies. Robbie had previously reconnoitred the area, and found no street CCTV but, no doubt, the shops had cameras that would show the pavement. This was his manor ten years ago and he knew every bolt hole and alley within a two-mile radius of this street. Only a couple of shops...

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“From The Stars” by PSI Rockin Films

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I remember the moment I was born. It was beautiful. Floating there among the stars, in the void with my brothers and sisters; we were so free. We floated for what felt like forever, eventually growing thin in numbers. The elements were harsh out there, but I made it. I fell upon this - blue ball, third from that yellow star. It was beautiful. If only they could see it's glory. It pulled me in the closer I got. I fell from space, from the stars, from my family. I hit the water hard, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle. It was - refreshin...

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“The Voice of Hate” by Rudy Greene

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This story contains some profanity and bigotryIt’s going to be the fight of the century. That f***in’ kike doesn’t have a chance. They set up a ring on the south side of Chicago. The money is pouring in even though it’s not, what’s the word, sanctioned. Those Jews think the war just ended. Well, I’ve got a message for them. It’s just starting here in the states. We’ll finish what Hitler started. To think my dad lost his life fighting to liberate the camps in Germany. I would have been alongside him if my birthday had been just a few months e...

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“TRADITION” by Josiah Mporampora

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With only a snap from my mighty fingers, the final enemy stronghold would fall in a “pillar” of flame. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!For centuries, my kingdom, the powerful and imposing kingdom of Ragnus, battled with the feeble and pompous kingdom of Numori. No longer would we allow them to raise their noses at us. No longer shall we be forced to adopt their “modern way of living.” What matters most in this world is power!  I will admit, there was a time where their military was a threat. Their ability to control and manipul...

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“To Have a Mind of Your Own” by Zoë Page

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My parents named me Sofia-Dafne. Sofia, for what they intended to call me, and Dafne, for what they would’ve called my twin, had I not unfortunately absorbed her in the womb twenty years ago. They also generally believed it was a pretty name for me to bear, a nice tribute to what could have been – but what my parents don’t know is how fitting that name actually is. People first started to realise something was unusual about me when I began to talk well enough to have conversations. Naturally, as with any child, when I got to this point, peo...

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“The Villain's Hero” by Liz Reda

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Trigger warnings for physical violence, and implied sexual assault.A supervillain knows that there are a few necessary steps to robbing a bank. Figuring out your target, plan of attack, and escape route are all vital to getting out with the money, without getting arrested. A smart supervillain knows that their hero is a vital part of that plan working correctly.Glitch is and always will be the worlds greatest bank robber. She knows how much to steal, how to launder it, and how not to get caught. But, most importantly, she knows to play ...

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“My Family's Murder” by Tessa Hanna

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The click of the door opening is unexpected.  A lady walks in. She reminds me of Amelia. She’s young and has a smile that oozes positivity yet confidence. I’m probably her first case since she hasn't been jaded to the world yet.  Dr. Scott was the only one they ever sent in here, so I don’t know why they're trying a new one now. It’s been three years already.  She sits in the chair across from my bed, all nice and cozy. I don’t move, keeping my knees tight against my chest.  “Hello, Sandy,” she begins, her voice warm. She...

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“BREAKING NEWS: Local Nuisance Sends In Annoying "Manifesto"” by Lily Barnes

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I don’t really appreciate my title of super villain. The first time someone called me that was in a newspaper article after I accidently released a group of penguins from the Central Park Zoo. I genuinely meant no harm! I wanted to see if they would follow me around like little minions. If there’s anyone to blame, it’s the penguins themselves. They’re evil little creatures. I did not instruct them to attack those groups of elementary schoolers; they did that on their own volition. Unfortunately for me, a passerby snapped a picture of me laug...

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“Catcat: Regular Cat” by Levi Michael

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I’m just a young, gray tabby, so I don’t know a lot about humans, but it sure seems like my neighbor, Batman, has a lot of enemies.            I’ve watched them come and go over the year, some more interesting than others. A clown, a bird, a couple gaudy business guys, and a handful of tightly dressed ladies. I have some favorites, but that’s neither here nor there.  What really struck me was how much effort these fellas and ladies were putting into taking Batman out. Yet with ...

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“The Unseen Enemy” by Tinaye Wakatama

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Do you know who I am? There are some who do not believe I exist, but the ones who do call me evil. They call me cruel. But I am merely playing my part in the war—one I did not start, might I add, but one I am destined to lose. There is nothing I despise more than losing, but there is no running away from the prophecy. It states that I will be defeated. Snuffed out. Trampled beneath the feet of the damned followers of the king. Discarded and left to burn in the embers. It is a rather cruel punishment considering I have done no wrong—at least,...

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“The Architect in the Shadows” by Cheryl Martin

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The city of Morwenna sprawled beneath a twilight sky, its buildings huddled together like conspirators beneath a cloak of perpetual dusk. Somewhere amidst the labyrinth of alleyways and towering structures, Marcellus Draegan watched over his domain. His heart pulsed with an energy that few could understand, a relentless drive that had pushed him to where he was now: the most feared and respected man in the underworld. He had been called many things—monster, tyrant, villain—but those words were whispered by the weak, the unworthy. To Marcell...

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“Live and Let Live” by Jeff Raderstrong

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It was Sparrow that first told Wolf about the pigs. Most days, Wolf could count on Sparrow waiting for him after he woke from one of his snoozes. She always had something to say, usually some inane story about infighting between chickadees, or a rundown of the different tree branches she had explored that afternoon.  Occasionally, she’d help Wolf out with a deer sighting. Deer were of no consequence to Sparrow. She thought deer were worthless - running around, to and fro, chewing and pooping. No good for conversation, because they were ...

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“A wolf in sheep's clothing” by James Little

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Diana had woken up, and started her morning routine, push-ups and sit-ups, before hitting the shower, from the running water she heard her husband: “Putting on your coffee, and maximum calories for kids, are you sure, they need that many carbs?”“Sure, I am, I checked their schedule, they need the energy” she yelled back.“And I was planning to make pancakes, but not gonna argue with scientific knowledge”,” he joked. She found the family life tedious, but it had some perks.“So, are you finally going to put Bill in the spotlight? You’ve been co...

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“Superglue” by Héctor Zalik

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Superglue stood at the highest point of the bridge, staring down at the abyss that opened beneath his feet. The cliff seemed sharp as a razor, and the wind from the precipice lashed against his face. Ironically, the man who had the strange ability to secrete superglue from his hands and feet was about to die by falling into the void. A paradoxical situation, since he could easily hold onto anything and avoid his fatal fate. Yet, there he was, ready to end his life filled with frustrations and sorrows.He looked up at the sky, whispered an apo...

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