When it comes to stories with major plot twists, they shroud the surprise in mystery. Without revealing the coming impact, these stories build up tension around surprise. However, not all stories take the same approach. Some are bold enough to take a different approach and make the surprise obvious. Whether it’s a betrayal or tragedy, the story approaches it with clear indication.

Yet, these stories capitalize on the anticipation of the event instead of making a surprise impact. Their approach is unique because making an event obvious makes it seem counterintuitive to using curiosity, but its not. With a strong enough plot foundation, these stories leverage anticipation instead of curiosity. Their readers know something is about to happen, and they want to observe it happening.

Entering the Plot

A great example of such stories is the Amiss series by L. L. McCall. It’s a two-part series to date, with the anticipation of more installments to come. These books follow a young couple that has been through a lot to reach where they are now. Their past, riddled with struggles, seems like a fading memory, while their present makes them feel relieved and free. Living their luxurious lives, they feel free of worldly burdens.

However, their so-called perfect life is a façade. They do have financial stability but no time to enjoy it. Their romance is dimming, as the man keeps his nose buried in work while the woman starves for attention. She strives to ignite their spark, but her man always finds a reason to ignore her advances. They both love each other yet don’t have the luxury to embrace it. Their tragedy is such that the reader can feel the feebleness of their financial stability.

As the couple struggles to rekindle their love, a new man enters their life but with sinister motives. He is the man’s brother, someone who is struggling in life because of his own bad choices. Yet, finds a reason to be jealous of his hardworking brother. By showing himself as needy and desperate, this new guy convinces his brother to hire him as the groundkeeper. After this kindness, the wicked man sets his plan in motion.

This new groundkeeper shows as if he is working diligently, but he continues to scheme behind his brother’s back. The first step of his sinister plan is to seduce his brother’s wife. He observes their relationship while acting to work on the premises. With diligent observation, he identifies their weakness; thus, the woman’s desire for attention becomes his target. He makes advances toward the woman who is actually his sister-in-law, and even she finds the attention admirable.

The Main Characters of The Narrative

Carla

The woman of the house and the wife of Paul, she is a beautiful woman any man would desire. As faithful as she is to her husband, lately, she is starving for physical and emotional connections. Her desire becomes her weakness and leads her a stray right into the villain’s trap.

Paul

A hardworking and loving man, he provides everything to his lovely wife. That is everything but time and attention! He is always too busy or tired to entertain his wife’s frequent advances all because of work. His ignorance and lack of intimate effort create an opening for the villain to make his move.

Peter

The main villain of the story, Peter, is a small-minded and lazy man. Yet, he has ambitions and does not fear using wicked tactics to achieve them. Therefore, when he suddenly hears that his struggling brother is now rich, he devices a plan to take away his fortune.

Conclusion

With a creative and twisting plot, the Amiss series by L. L. McCall teaches us an important life lesson. It teaches us to be kind but with open eyes, meaning to trust no one without fulfilling due diligence. Another lesson in these books is that no one can manipulate your life unless you leave an opening for them. Even though this is a romantic thriller story, it carries the reflection of modern life. Reading it can change our perspective and help us observe our lives with a clearer conscious.

The Amiss series carries more lessons of open communication and scenarios of rekindling love. Grab a copy of the Amiss series to experience the full extent of the powerful narrative.