Writing Great Villains: Why They Shouldn't Be Sympathetic
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.

ONE Friday Fights 72: Kongsuk vs. Ouraghi was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on July 26, 2024, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A strawweight muay thai bout between Kongsuk Fairtex and Joachim Ouraghi headlined the event.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
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