Damned If We Write It: The Art of Avoiding Ghost Stories
In a masterclass of commitment, an anonymous storyteller declared, 'I'll be damned if that is the story that we write,' probably fueling more suspense than an unused ghost script. The quote, hanging out solo with no other context or characters to back it up, delivers a cryptic warning wrapped in stubbornness. Itâs the kind of line that sounds like the final boss fight of a corporate drama or a high-stakes family feudâexcept thereâs zero info about whoâs damned, what story, or why damnationâs even on the table. A narrative Houdini moment, perfectly crafted to make you say: 'Well, now I'm intrigued.'
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Nothing screams commitment like promising not to write a story. Itâs the literary equivalent of deciding not to start a fight but quietly holding a grudge until further notice.
This quoteâs so vague it could either spark a revolution or just make everyone at the office awkwardly change the subject.
Apparently, the most dramatic plot twist is refusing to acknowledge the plot. Shakespeare would be proudâor horrified.
Source: Arstechnica | Published: 9/5/2025 | Author: Eric Berger
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