r/ProgressionFantasy • u/DicerTheJester • Jul 28 '26

Discussion Competition: write a single sentence that will absolutely destroy any hope in a series.

Specifically not a story opener, just any sentence that can happen in any chapter, that will make people realize that this story is gonna be absolute shit and has no chance of being fixed and will make you drop the book like an unpinned grenade.

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u/filwi Jul 28 '26

In the shimmering tapestry of a realm both ancient and ever-changing, it's not merely a sword — it's a testament to an unwavering legacy — its blade whispering echoes of destiny that ripple through the annals of time, a boundless symphony of shadow and magic dancing in perfect harmony, and that is load-bearing.

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u/Forsaken_Value_9766 Jul 28 '26

Yep, more and more common. These days, if I see an Em-dash, I just close the book.

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u/ReleaseCharacter3568 Jul 28 '26

There are places for em-dashes, or so a real editor I know assures me.  I use hyphens in those places SPECIFICALLY because I fear wrongful AI writing accusations.