* —— THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, ✞

𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒: 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒.

you will find dialogue sentences and prompts based on enemy houses, like the capulets and montague in romeo and juliet. change pronouns, name and location as you see fit.

Antagonistic

"Your family will never rule these lands, not while I draw breath."

"The blood of your house stains our soil, and we will never forgive it."

"Every time I see your banner, it reminds me of the cowardice of your kin."

"My ancestors swore vengeance, and I intend to deliver it."

"You think peace is possible after all you've done?"

"We don't forget, and we certainly don't forgive."

"Your father was a traitor, and you’ll meet the same end."

"I’d rather die than let your kind share our land."

"The name of your house is a curse in my hall."

"There can be no peace between us—not after what your brother did."

"Your family's honor was lost generations ago."

"You dare speak of alliances after the bloodshed your family caused?"

"The hatred between our houses runs deep, and so will my sword."

"You wear that crest like it means something, but it’s nothing more than a mark of shame."

"We were enemies before you were born, and we will be enemies long after you’re dead."

"Your loyalty is as false as your promises."

"Our houses have always been at war, and nothing you say will change that."

"Do you really think a truce will wash away the sins of your ancestors?"

"The feud between us will never end—not until one house falls."

"You were born into hatred, just like me."

Friendly

"Our families may be at odds, but that doesn't mean we have to be."

"Perhaps we can rise above the feuds of our fathers."

"It’s time our houses found common ground, don’t you think?"

"Just because they fought doesn’t mean we must continue their battles."

"There’s no reason we can’t build something new between us."

"We may be from rival houses, but we can still find peace."

"Our families might be at war, but I see no reason why we should be."

"The feud has gone on long enough—it’s time for us to end it."

"I believe there’s more that unites us than divides us."

"Let’s be the ones to break the cycle of violence between our houses."

"I see potential in an alliance that our families refuse to see."

"Our fathers may hate each other, but we don’t have to."

"We’re more than the bloodlines we were born into."

"Your house and mine can do great things if we choose unity over conflict."

"The time for fighting is over—it’s time for healing between us."

"We have the power to change the story between our houses."

"I believe in peace, even if our houses don’t."

"Our houses have been fighting for centuries, but what if we didn’t?"

"Maybe we’re the generation that can end this."

"If we join forces, there’s nothing our houses can’t accomplish."

Ambiguous

"Your house is my enemy, yet I find myself questioning why."

"Are we enemies, or are we simply two sides of the same coin?"

"I was raised to hate you, but I don’t even know why anymore."

"There are times I wonder if we’re truly different at all."

"We wear different colors, but how different are we, really?"

"Do we fight because we must, or because we’ve forgotten how not to?"

"It’s strange to think how easily I could have been born into your house."

"We stand on opposite sides, but the line between us is so thin."

"I don't know whether to trust you or kill you."

"There’s a fine line between being rivals and being allies."

"Sometimes I wonder if this feud is even ours, or if we’re just playing roles."

"There’s more at play here than just our houses’ grudges."

"I’ve always wondered how different my life would be if I had been born into your family."

"Do we fight because of who we are, or because of who they tell us to be?"

"Sometimes I think this war is nothing but an illusion."

"We stand apart, yet sometimes I feel we’re not so different."

"Is this conflict even real, or are we just following an ancient script?"

"Our houses may be enemies, but I wonder what that even means anymore."

"I’ve been told to hate your house all my life, but I can’t help but feel there’s more to the story."

"What if we could rewrite the fate of our houses together?"

Forbidden Romance

"No one can know about us. If they find out, our houses will burn."

"We belong to rival houses, but I can't stop thinking about you."

"They would kill us both if they knew what we’ve done."

"Every kiss is a risk, but I’d risk it all for you."

"Loving you means betraying my house, but I don’t care."

"You’re the one thing I can never have, and it makes me want you more."

"We can never be together, not as long as our families are at war."

"I would leave everything behind for you, but they would never allow it."

"Our love is forbidden, but I’ve never wanted anything more."

"You and I are a scandal waiting to happen, and yet I can’t stay away."

"Being with you feels like treason, but it’s the only truth I know."

"The more they tell me to stay away from you, the closer I want to be."

"We’re enemies, and yet I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone."

"I’ll burn the banners of my house if it means I can be with you."

"We’re not supposed to be together, but I can’t live without you."

"Every secret meeting puts us in danger, but I’ve never felt so alive."

"Loving you is treason, but losing you would be worse."

"We may be from rival houses, but when I’m with you, nothing else matters."

"I’m supposed to hate you, but I’ve never wanted anyone more."

"We belong to opposite sides, but my heart only knows one truth—you."

Prompts

Write a scene where two heirs from rival houses meet in secret, unsure if they can trust each other.

Explore the moment when two childhood friends from enemy families meet again as enemies on the battlefield.

Describe the feelings of a character as they receive an unexpected letter from a sworn enemy proposing peace.

Write about a forced marriage between two members of rival houses, and how they navigate their conflicting loyalties.

Create a scene where an antagonist character saves someone from the rival house, but neither side can know.

Write about two characters from opposing houses who secretly meet every year on a battlefield to commemorate a lost loved one.

Explore the thoughts of a character who is torn between loyalty to their house and love for someone from the enemy side.

Create a confrontation where a character must decide whether to kill a captured enemy, who is also their former friend.

Write about two characters from rival houses realizing their childhood rivalry was manipulated by others.

Explore a conversation where two enemy leaders meet in secret to negotiate, but one has hidden intentions.

Write a scene where a forbidden romance is revealed during a public feast, causing shock and anger.

Describe a tense moment where two enemies from different houses must rely on each other to survive.

Write about the discovery of an old alliance between two enemy families that threatens to upend a current war.

Explore the perspective of a character who is being forced into a marriage to end a generations-long feud.

Write a scene where a character challenges their enemy to a duel but hesitates, recalling a shared moment of kindness.

Explore the internal struggle of a character who falls in love with someone from the enemy house during wartime.

Write about a secret tryst that leads to betrayal when the lovers are caught by their respective families.

Create a scene where two enemies are forced to work together to uncover a plot that threatens both their houses.

Write about an ambassador sent to negotiate peace between warring houses, only to fall for someone on the enemy side.

Explore a scene where two characters from enemy houses are mistaken for allies and must keep up the ruse.

Write about a character who is raised to hate a rival house but begins to question that hatred after meeting someone from it.

Create a confrontation where an enemy’s child is saved by a sworn rival, complicating the feud.

Write about a forbidden relationship that is discovered just as a major battle between the two houses begins.

Explore the emotions of a character whose wedding to an enemy is meant to secure peace but who feels trapped by it.

Write about a family member who betrays their house by allying with the enemy out of love or friendship.

Create a scene where two characters from rival houses must share the same space during a ceasefire, leading to tension.

Write about a secret alliance between members of two enemy houses, meant to stop a greater evil.

Explore a character’s thoughts as they attend the wedding of two members of rival families, wondering if the peace will last.

Write a scene where the child of one house apologizes to the elder of another for the wrongs committed by their family.

Create a moment where two rival heirs are forced into an arranged marriage, neither wanting it, but both finding unexpected respect.

Write about a character who spies on the enemy only to fall in love with the person they’re meant to deceive.

Explore the moment when two lovers from rival houses are discovered and have to decide whether to flee or fight for their love.

Create a scene where a character must defend their enemy to their own family.

Write about an alliance between two enemy houses that is threatened when one member reveals a secret romance.

Tom Blyth for Bustle & Elite Daily

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