New Characters
New characters, whether they are main or side, should always make an impact when they first show up on the page. Somehow, you have to capture their personality, make it interesting, and have them stand out as unique… all in a few short moments.
Let’s take a look at how Declan and Isobel, twins, show off a bit when they first get introduced in the story. Plus, it’s always fun to see a little bit of power in action.
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Hot air tickled my neck, but the trees around me didn’t move. I narrowed my eyes and elbowed backwards, connecting with something soft.
“Ow!” Declan became visible in the bushes behind me, holding his stomach. Good thing he wasn’t much taller than I was or I would have hit something else. “Damn, Kiya. I thought I was quiet this time.”
I rolled my eyes. “You were… this time. Your breath gave you away,” I said, reaching out as I tugged the thin, blond hairs on the back of his neck.
“No fun,” he pouted, scratching where my fingers had been.
“You try to scare me at least once a week, knowing I hate it, but also knowing I’ve caught you every time. It’s no fun for me either.” He just shrugged and started walking away. I jogged to keep up. “Where’s Iz?”
He pointed next to him as yellow sparks appeared in the air. “What’s with you girls and spending so much time on your hair?”
Isobel jumped out of her portal, her blonde curls bouncing effortlessly behind her. She readjusted her skirt and tightened her backpack straps as the sparks disappeared.
“Because if I’m going to spend the day next to Kiya with her perfect… everything,” she said gesturing to all of me, “I have to stand out somehow.”
I shook my head as Declan groaned. “I regret bringing it up.”
“Because you don’t want to think about your sister stealing all the girls away from you?” I asked.
He elbowed my side, shooting me a glare. “Because that doesn’t stop the guys from still talking about her.”
I grinned at Iz. “I think he’s jealous that you’re the hotter twin.”
She winked. “You know it.”
“Gah!” Declan shouted into the air, frustrated. “Please change the subject away from the attractiveness of my sister.”
