Obliques Strategies Cards
- A very small object. It’s centered
This card guided the story to revolve around a small object—the key—placing it at the center of the plot and creating a focused narrative.
- Into the impossible
Encouraged the exploration of unconventional and seemingly impossible situations, driving the story's twists and unexpected outcomes like finding the key in the doorknob.
- You can only make one dot at a time
Instilled a sense of patience and thoroughness in the protagonist's search for the key, mirroring the meticulous exploration of each location in the story.
- Always first steps
Led to starting the story with the protagonist waking up, setting the initial situation, and establishing the foundation for the adventure of finding the key. It also encouraged the character to "revisit where it all began" (letter from ex)
- What is the reality of the situation?
Prompted an exploration of the reality within the fictional scenario, questioning where the key might truly be hidden and challenging assumptions.
- Ask your body
Encouraged the character to trust their instincts and physical exploration, guiding their actions and decisions during the quest for the key.
- Reverse
Allowed for a surprising twist in the end where the expected search for the key was reversed, defying expectations and adding intrigue to the plot.
- A line has two sides
Encouraged exploring different perspectives and outcomes, reflecting the character's search from multiple angles. It led to a dual perspective—a seemingly lost key and a hidden, but ultimately fake key (one under the bed).
- The most important thing is the thing most easily forgotten
This card significantly influenced the ending of the story, emphasizing the irony of overlooking the key. The solution was found in the most unexpected and overlooked element—the "exit" page, where the doorknob revealed the true location of the key.
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