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In the world of storytelling, few techniques are as powerful—or as risky—as the cliffhanger. Done well, it keeps your audience....

Cold opens—a bold, unannounced jump into the middle of the action. Often structured using the classic literary technique In Medias Res.

When you hear ‘Chekhov’s Gun,’ you probably think of a weapon on the wall that must go off by the end of the story. But in sci-fi and fantasy

Two distinct scenes: the bohemian, laid-back artist enclave of Laurel Canyon and the high-energy nightlife of The Sunset Strip.

While retcon can be a useful narrative device to fix plot holes, introduce new developments, or clarify confusing details,

Liminal spaces evoke feelings of unease, nostalgia, and mystery, and video games have long been an effective medium for capturing these eerie

One of the most intriguing relationships in 'Stranger Things' involves Vecna and the enigmatic entity known as the Mind Flayer.

Mexican Muralism, an artistic movement that transformed the ancient technique of fresco. At its center stood Diego Rivera,