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The editor notes that some lines of writing beyond this point are illegible, ending the narrative.

What happens

The editor notes that some lines of writing beyond this point are illegible, ending the narrative.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the protagonist, after a deep swoon, briefly regains consciousnes…

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