Let’s get one thing straight:
If you're mean to me, there’s a non-zero chance you’ll end up as a villain in one of my stories — possibly cursed, maybe partially decomposing, and definitely dramatic.
🕷️How I Made My Frenemy Into a Monster (and Had a Bloody Good Time Doing It)
Back in grad school, I had a friend. You know the type: heartbreak bestie, post-breakup ride-or-die, makeover queen. I was shattered, and she was happy to put the pieces back together — in her image. She styled me, advised me, practically curated my calendar. And for a while, I let her.
But then… I healed. (Cue ominous thunder.)
And suddenly, I had thoughts. Opinions. Boundaries!
She did not love that.
Her vibe shifted from glam fairy godmother to full-on dark sorceress — passive-aggressive spells, charm turned venom, the whole cauldron. When I finally broke away, she accused me of being hostile. And honestly? She wasn’t totally wrong. I was hostile . . . . to the version of me she kept trying to control.
So I did what any emotionally mature monster maker would do:
I turned her into a semi-immortal witch. 🧙♀️✨
Gorgeous on the outside, all rot and ruin underneath — powered by the souls of emotionally dependent women. I haven’t written her downfall yet, but when I do, you better believe it’s going to be chef's kiss!
Writing Monsters = Catharsis with Fangs
It lets us flirt with our rage, dance with our shadows, and channel our petty (or not-so-petty) pain into something deliciously dark and creative.
- Got a co-worker who treats the microwave like a war zone?
- A neighbor with the audacity to exist loudly near your window?
- A troll in your comments who clearly peaked in middle school?
Good news: they’re perfect monster material.
Make them into a swamp hag, a bureaucratic vampire, a shapeshifter who eats empathy for breakfast. Go classic, go chaotic, go full creature feature.
And remember: the best monsters are the ones that bite back — but only on paper. 😈
Monster Maker’s Challenge
Think of someone who’s been just a little too much lately. The drama queen. The energy vampire. The master of microaggressions.
Now… give them claws. Or scales. Or a cursed teacup they use to drain joy from others. You get the idea.
Prompt
Turn your personal pest into a perfectly monstrous villain. Who are they now? What’s their power? What’s their tragic (or hilarious) flaw? And how will your brave (and slightly unhinged) hero take them down?
Bonus points if you cackle while writing. Extra bonus if you give them a ridiculous weakness (like, say, avocado toast or catfishing).
Show Me Your Monster!
Reply to this email with your creature creation, or tag me on IG at @iliketododrawrings — I live for these twisted little tales. 🦇🕯️
Sparkles, spite, and supernatural vibes,
Heidi
Monster Mentor / Emotional Exorcist / Queen of Character Revenge 💫🖤
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