The idea of this plot generator is to push you into a new type of hero, new style of story, or different story structure.
The genre can be whatever you want. These outlines can nudge you into new story telling styles.
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Use the a Chekhov's Gun (details) story structure to describe
A protagonist who is an Intrepid Reporter (details) (with an Antagonist character modifier) (details)
and a Sadist
(The deriving of sexual gratification or the tendency to derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain or emotional abuse on others. Deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from cruelty.) flaw.
They use an Idiot Hero (details) as a plot device
against a Villain Protagonist (details) antagonist.
The plot hinges on a Rule of Drama (details)