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A Guest Post by Author AA DaSilva: Villains aren’t born, they’re made. A dark past, a thirst for power, and a skewed moral compass are some of the main ingredients for a great villain. More than just a plot device, villains are paramount in many stories. They raise the stakes, create conflict, and play a crucial role in shaping the hero. Because a villain represents what a hero fights against, they help clearly define what the hero stands for. But the real twist?

Guest Post by J. Von Tobel: When I set out to write my recent novel, Fated to be Monsters, there was only pain in mind. I was still writing dark fantasy exclusively and my stories went accordingly. The worlds were bleak. The heroes were brave. The odds were against them. The book was going to end with the FMC broken, alone, and betrayed. The man she loved taken prisoner and the vile antagonist would force her into self-imposed exile.

FOX TALE by Author Karen Hulene Bartell is a paranormal romance set in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan.