Example output
Example Output (in summary form):
Story Premise and Setting: The story unfolds in a sleepy seaside town, where the protagonist, a retired detective haunted by past failures, is drawn back into an investigation when a former adversary reappears. The town's isolation mirrors the protagonist’s sense of entrapment with his unresolved regrets.
Protagonist Details: The protagonist, Detective Samuel Lowe, is meticulous and principled but plagued by guilt. His flaw—his inability to let go of past failures—leads him to risk everything for closure. Samuel’s persistence, however, is also his strength, allowing him to connect overlooked clues that others dismiss.
Supporting Characters:
Rachel, a journalist—her skepticism and questioning push Samuel to reconsider his assumptions.
Maggie, Samuel’s estranged daughter—her involvement brings personal stakes to the mystery.
Viktor, the antagonist—his calm and taunting demeanor highlights Samuel’s inner turmoil and regrets.
Plot Structure:
Act 1: Samuel’s quiet life is disrupted when Viktor, his unsolved case, returns to the town.
Act 2: Samuel tries to solve the mystery alone, facing doubts from former colleagues.
Act 3: Samuel confronts Viktor, forcing a breakthrough that changes how he views the past.
Act 4: As Samuel faces the painful truth about his obsessions, he chooses to mend family ties.
Act 5: Samuel finds some closure and peace as he reconnects with his daughter, embracing a renewed purpose.
Narrative Style and Tone Suggestions: A somber, reflective tone with shifts to suspenseful and tense during key scenes. Use flashbacks and symbolism, like fog to represent Samuel’s cloudy memories and uncertainties.
Title Suggestions and Themes:
“The Shadows We Leave Behind”
“Echoes of the Past”
“A Final Case”
Themes: Redemption, the weight of unresolved guilt, the search for personal peace.