plot structure
Prophecy
A foretold destiny drives characters' choices or is subverted in ways that reframe the entire story.
25 books
What to Expect
- → Expect the prophecy to be real but not literal — the meaning shifts
- → Characters who believe they're destined often make decisions that create the outcome
- → The interesting version is always the subversion
- → Often tied to fated mates when the prophecy involves a person rather than an event
- → The revelation of what it actually means is usually the climax
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