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To whom it should concern:
I am the devil you need but do not want to exist.
Hell, I am lucky if I survive your story – yet my purpose here is not to beg for salvation.
I am writing because you give your protagonist too much credit.
You fail to respect that I am doing the work that matters.
I committed to my beliefs before your protagonist even knew their story goal. Your protagonist does not stand for anything until I get in their way.
I create the conflict that saves your readers from boredom.
I am the real hero.
So listen here all you unappreciative storytellers, you will deeply consider the depths of my temperament.
I permit you to position me as the devil, but recognize your protagonist and your story are nothing without me.
Praise my significance.
Admire my presence.
Otherwise, I will do to your story what I intend to do to your “hero.”
Maleficently,
YOUR ANTAGONIST
This made me smile at just how accurate it is. After all, if you didn’t have a villain then you wouldn’t have started the book. It’s a nice piece of inspiration to remind you to create a fantastic villain, worthy of any hero or protagonist.
Hey Tim, I appreciate you sharing your feedback.
I’m also thankful the piece resonated with you.
You get it.
Keep creating. 🙂
This was so on point! I am gleefully loving the entire tone of this letter!
Hey Michael. Looks like you get it. Thanks for leaving your take and keep creating. 🙂