What It Sounds Like When Your Narrator Can't Be Trusted

A narrator who always tells the truth, always sees clearly, and always explains everything can feel… safe. Too safe. The story becomes predictable, the tension soft, and the reader passive.

But what if your narrator isn’t entirely reliable? What if they hide things, misremember events, or interpret situations through their own skewed lens? That uncertainty is where stories come alive.
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