I am writing a novel about a sixteen year old girl who is forced to go to a summercamp. While she is there she meets a 25 year old man who lives up in the forest and falls in love with him. Then he gets creepy and kidnaps her to his cabin that's up in the forest where he is holding two other girls because he says that he is "in love with them and wants no one to get in the way of their love" and they have to escape and get back.
Basically the whole theme is rebellion and its effects.
would you be interested in reading this? what other things or twists could i add to make it more interesting?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? kittaytoro answered Sunday May 25 2008, 5:31 pm: I think it sounds incredibly interesting, and I know how difficult it is to come up with ideas like this, since I'm attempting to write a book of my own.
It's origional, and sounds like it could even be made into a fantastic movie!
While I'm not sure of what twists you could add (It's really for the author to determine--don't write around other people's ideas, or it'll seem out of place), I do have some things you should be wary of:
-It sounds like the guy is crazy. Make sure you've studied psychological issues, and even possibly pick one for him to have. Remember that a 'crazy' person can even come off as very sweet in the beginning. Make the readers really like this guy! That'll cause even more of a shck when he snaps!
-Make a really plausible reason for them to meet up in the first place. Think about what summer camp is like. Most people don't go off walking on their own, but if you can create a unique, but believable way for them to meet, more power to you! (:
-You could possibly have one of the girls rebel against the other two when they're trying to get away. Ever heard of Stockholm Syndrome? It's when a kidnapping victim falls in love with their captor, because they know they'll take care of them. This could possibly be an addition to your story, and it helps with the rebellion theme, in a way!
Hope this has helped, and email me if you need anything, I'd love to read some of your work :D
teardrops7 answered Sunday May 25 2008, 5:30 pm: i would be really happy reading this book! haha as for a huge twist, i would throw him in with a split personality, sort of like "hide and seek"...that would be great...good luck with the novel!!!
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rwdyghschick answered Sunday May 25 2008, 5:29 pm: I dont quite understand how the theme could be rebellion. Based on your description it would be a false sense of love and the will to survive. However, I respect your creative rights and I'm sure you've already figured that out.
Maybe having the man be younger would be more believeable. Or you could simply not saw how old specifically, just say he is young looking. Ooooh! Good idea! He could claim to be a runaway, that way it won't look so suspicious that a 25 year old is living in a forest, lol.
Give the guy an interesting background, like a messed up childhood or a difficult family life. If he's holding three girls hostage he's definitely psycho, and the reader will need some explanation to why.
Also, make sure the guy gets what he deserves! Readers love it when the "bad guys" are punished justly and the "good guys" come out on top.
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