Chapter 212

Third-Person POV

Chris sat at his desk, buried in stacks of research notes, character profiles, and sketches. It was quiet in the studio, except for the shuffle of papers and the soft buzz of air conditioning. He checked his watch—Megan would be here any minute. Today's session promised surprising discoveries in their narrative, concentrating on character revelations and plot twists.

There was a creak as the door opened, and Megan walked in with her cup of coffee and a sunny smile. "Hey, Chris! Ready for today's surprises?"

Chris looked up with a smile. "Hey, Megan. Absolutely. I have been working on something, so I hope you find it interesting."

Megan sat down, her eyes bright. "Oh, really? What gets you keen around the edges?

Chris leaned forward, setting a handful of character sketches and notes onto the table. "I've been doing some deeper research into our characters' backstories. I found a couple of things that might really mix up