Elements of a Thriller
- Suspense: Build suspense by controlling information, eked out in small portions as the story progresses.
- Hero
- Villain
- Plot Twists
- Compressed Timeline
- A Sidekick
- Cliffhangers
- A Big, Exciting Climax
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