Develop supporting characters, each with their own motivations and psychological depth, who will either aid or hinder the protagonist and interact with the antagonist, adding layers to the psychological conflict.

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Character development in psychological horror writing proceeds in three sequential steps:
- Step 1: Create a Flawed Protagonist
- Step 2: Design the Antagonist
- Step 3: Supporting Characters

Steps of Writing Horror Psychological Horror: Character Development

Develop a protagonist with psychological depth and flaws that make them relatable and their descent into horror believable.

Writing Horror Character Development - Step 1: Create a Flawed Protagonist

Craft an antagonist that embodies or catalyzes the psychological horror, whether a person, entity, or the protagonist’s own mind.

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