In fiction writing, designing characters to choose covert methods to harm others can not only increase the suspense and complexity of the plot, but also deeply portray the character's psychology and motivation. The following are several common and covert methods of harm, as well as the corresponding narrative techniques: ### 1. **Psychological manipulation and manipulation** **Method description:** The character achieves the purpose of harm by manipulating the emotions, trust or decision-making of others. For example, using psychological manipulation to make the target make decisions that are not in their favor, or spreading rumors behind the back to destroy the target's interpersonal relationships. **Narrative techniques:** - Show how the character gradually builds trust and gains the target's psychological dependence. - Through delicate psychological descriptions, show that the target gradually feels pressure or confusion, but does not know why. ### 2. **Poison or invisible harm** **Method description:** Add toxins to the target's food, drink or medicine to damage their health or even kill them without being easily discovered. **Narrative techniques:** - Describe the source and use of the poison to make it seem real and credible. - Show subtle changes in the target's body or psychology to arouse readers' questions. ### 3. **Information Manipulation and Technical Attack** **Method Description:** Use network technology to hack into the target's electronic devices, steal or tamper with important information, causing the target's career to be frustrated or reputation to be damaged. **Narrative Techniques:** - Show the character's technical ability and the complexity of the plan. - Describe the chain reaction after the information is manipulated, increase tension and uncertainty. ### 4. **Environmental Destruction and Hidden Fire** **Method Description:** Destroy the target's living or working environment, such as creating hidden safety hazards in their residence, or causing a small-scale fire. **Narrative Techniques:** - Describe the subtle changes in the environment in detail, allowing readers to follow the target to discover abnormalities. - Use environmental descriptions to enhance the atmosphere, such as gradually tense or suspenseful scene settings. ### 5. **Legal Harm** **Method Description:** Indirectly harm the target by abusing legal or institutional loopholes. For example, malicious reporting and framing, so that the target faces legal or social pressure. **Narrative Techniques:** - Show how the character cleverly uses legal provisions or institutional loopholes to retaliate. - Reveal the twists and turns in the process to increase the drama of the story. ### 6. **Manipulate others to carry out the plan of harm** **Method description:** Through bribery, threats or psychological manipulation, let others carry out the plan of harming the target for you, thereby concealing your direct involvement. **Narrative skills:** - Show how the character plans and influences others to maintain their own concealment. - Describe the inner struggle of others who carry out the harmful behavior to add depth to the story. ### Creative suggestions: 1. **Motivation rationalization:** Make sure the character's motivation for choosing a covert harm method is fully reasonable, such as a strong desire for revenge, desire for power, or protecting their own interests. 2. **Detail authenticity:** Research and incorporate real covert harm methods to make the plot more credible. At the same time, avoid overly detailed technical descriptions so as not to disrupt the flow of the story. 3. **Multi-angle description:** Showing the harm process from the perspective of different characters can increase the layering and suspense of the story. 4. **Subsequent impact:** Show the long-term impact of the harmful behavior on the character himself and the people around him to enhance the depth and emotional impact of the story. By skillfully applying the above methods and techniques, you can create complex and fascinating characters and their hidden means of harming others, thereby enhancing the appeal and influence of the novel.