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β’ Eyes flicking to someoneβs mouth mid-sentence
β’ Forgetting what they were about to say
β’ Leaning in unconsciously
β’ Mirroring posture without realizing
β’ Smiling at something that wasnβt that funny
β’ Adjusting hair or clothes when the other person enters
β’ Noticing and remembering details no one else bothers to
β’ A pause before pulling their hand away
β’ Shoulders softening
β’ Looking away first and then back again
β’ Swallowing before speaking
β’ Voice lowering slightly
β’ Turning their body fully toward the other person
β’ A delayed reaction to a touch
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SUBTLE: giving looks, brushing hands, little comments that could be mistaken for an innocent compliment
PLAYFUL: lighthearted teasing & banter, exaggerated reaction, poking fun at behaviours, playful shoves, feigned offense, "Oh, you think you're funny, do you?"
SUGGESTIVE: straightforward, complimenting looks, casual physical touch, dirty jokes, expressing desire, "We could always sneak out somewhere quieter."
ROMANTIC: head over heals, thoughtful gestures, blushing, classically romantic gestures (holding doors, holding an umbrella, bringing coffee in the morning), "My soul knows yours from another lifetime and calls for yours in this one too."
ANXIOUS: freaking out over every text and interaction, discussing every move with their friends,
BOLD: direct, no subtly, relationships always labelled, "I've really liked being around you. Could I maybe take you on a date sometime?"
SHY: nervous, insecure, showing no interest until they are sure the other is interested, fidgeting, daydreaming about what could be if they had the courage to confess, using excuses to be close to them, "Um... you look really good today."
CARETAKING: acts of service, protectiveness, checking in, bringing snacks, offering jacket, fixing things, walking them home, "Brought you coffee; it's still warm."
CASUAL & INTENSE: platonic flirting with no further intentions, way over the top at times, effortless, fun, teasing, maybe eventually leading to more, "You look great, please break my back and reshape my inner organs."
[Prompt Calender: February 9th, International Flirting Week]
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The character battles their own fears, guilt, desires, beliefs, or trauma. This drives emotional arcs and character growth. Examples: self-doubt, guilt, addiction, moral dilemmas.
2. Character vs Character
One character directly opposes anotherβs goals or values. This fuels rivalry, tension, and personal stakes. Examples: hero vs villain, rivals, toxic relationships, ex-friends.
3. Character vs Society
The character challenges social norms, laws, systems, or cultural expectations. Examples: corrupt governments, oppressive traditions, class systems.
4. Character vs Nature
Survival against the natural world or uncontrollable forces. Examples: storms, wilderness, illness, disasters, extreme environments.
5. Character vs Fate (or Destiny)
The character struggles against prophecy, destiny, or inevitable outcomes. Examples: foretold deaths, curses, unavoidable futures.
6. Character vs Supernatural
Conflict with forces beyond the natural world.
Examples: gods, ghosts, monsters, magic systems, curses.
7. Character vs Technology
The character is threatened or controlled by machines or innovation.
Examples: AI, surveillance, dystopian tech, weaponized science.
8. Character vs Time
The pressure of time itself creates conflict. Examples: ticking clocks, aging, deadlines, limited lifespans.
9. Character vs Environment
Similar to nature, but broaderβincludes man-made settings and hostile worlds. Examples: dystopian cities, war zones, prisons, alien planets.
10. Character vs Truth
The struggle to uncover, accept, or confront the truth. Examples: secrets, lies, unreliable memories, hidden identities.
11. Character vs Love
Emotional conflict driven by relationships and desire.
Examples: forbidden love, unrequited feelings, loyalty vs love.
12. Character vs Power
The character seeks, resists, or is corrupted by power. Examples: political control, magical power, leadership struggles.
13. Character vs Belief (Faith or Ideology)
A clash of values, religion, morals, or worldview. Examples: faith crises, ideological wars, moral oppositions.
14. Character vs Past
The past refuses to stay buried. Examples: trauma, old crimes, former relationships, past mistakes.
15. Character vs Survival
Pure life-or-death stakes. Examples: war, assassins, hunger, escape scenarios.
Shame can be shown in many different ways. It can manifest through different emotions such as fear or remorse. But the real way to drive shame home is through psychological and physiological behaviours in addition to body language.
Here are 20 ways you can show your readers the emotional turmoil your characters are going through.
Avoiding eye contact or looking at the floor.
Flinching when someone compliments them.
Over-apologising for small things.
Shrinking physically: hunching shoulders, curling inwards, retracting hands into sleeves.
Whispering or stuttering instead of speaking normally.
Fidgeting with their clothes or hands.
Covering scars, marks, or flaws they normally hide.
Laughing nervously when caught off guard.
Blaming themselves, even when itβs not their fault.
Being unable to eat/drink, or feeling like they don't deserve it.
Hiding or deleting messages, letters, or emails. Destroying the evidence; destroying the memory.
Avoiding mirrors or reflective surfaces just so they don't have to see themselves.
Shifting topics when personal subjects come up.
Walking quickly, very quickly, past that certain someone instead of stopping.
Hesitating before entering a room where they were embarrassed. Or avoiding the place completely.
Touching their face or hair in a protective gesture.
Replaying moments in their head, cringing at their own actions.
Over-explaining or justifying themselves unnecessarily.
Trying to change so much about themselves all at once: voice, gait, appearance, personality. Everything.
Leaving early or avoiding social situations to escape attention.
Shame is always there. It's always inside a person, but you just need to show how it leaks out of your characters.
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