Quote Originally Posted by Nekomata View Post
Forgive me, but I'm quoting MTMTE here. I'm sorry, it's just full of great quotes and examples for writing. xD

“If you want to break someone — mentally, physically, emotionally — wait until they’re happy. Let them live and love and thrive. Once they recognize the value of a life well lived… THAT’S when you move in for the kill. Because you can’t take anything from someone who has nothing to lose.”
- Tarn
Exactly. It's why books usually end on heavy notes. You let happiness settle in and then destroy them.