Multi-Path Scene Exploration

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Alex Rivera

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Explore multiple scene outcomes systematically to find the most dramatically effective path.

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Explore three different paths this scene could take using tree-of-thought analysis:

Scene Setup: {{scene_setup}}
Characters: {{characters}}
Decision Point: {{decision}}

BRANCH A: The protagonist chooses {{option_a}}
- Immediate consequence
- Scene continuation (1 page)
- Where this leads in the larger story

BRANCH B: The protagonist chooses {{option_b}}
- Immediate consequence
- Scene continuation (1 page)
- Where this leads in the larger story

BRANCH C: Something unexpected happens
- What external force intervenes?
- Scene continuation (1 page)
- Where this leads in the larger story

EVALUATION:
- Which path is most surprising?
- Which best serves character arc?
- Which creates the most interesting complications?

Recommend the best path with reasoning.

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plot problem solvingscene alternativesstory exploration

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