I wrote my story into a corner last week, Peeps.
My characters are wading through the mire of secrets and lies, an election that could hinge on someone spilling the beans, and desperate people willing to do unsavory things to keep the lid on everything, at least until Mr. Popular gets elected.
The problem? For various selfish reasons, I want the story to be set in February, but with an election in November, that's a long lead time to be stalking/threatening/kidnapping people. I mean, if you're serious about getting this guy elected, you gotta pace yourself.
Yesterday, I stepped into my shower, and as I scrubbed my hair, I thought. Kind of like this:
And it dawned on me, slow and steady as the sunrise. Kind of like this:
What I need is a Special Election - in June! That would make February the filing time and make perfect sense for someone (no spoilers here) to want to protect a candidate. And instead of kidnapping a person - let's face it, four months is a long time to hold a person captive - what if it was a beloved pet? A sweet and loving pitbull named Moonie.
And just like that, I knew what I needed. Kind of like this:
Oh, oh, never mind. Not like that at all. But I could scream with happiness. I know exactly how to wrap this thing up now.
Where do you get your best ideas?
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