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He turned on the coffee machine and heard it start its familiar gurgling sound. He watched the first brown drop fall into the glass carafe. It took three minutes and forty-five seconds for the entire pot to brew. While he waited, he stared at the second hand on his wristwatch, which made a faint ticking sound, marking the passage of time

Look for opportunities to slow down time as you reach the climax of your story.

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The storyteller intentionally delays the climax by focusing on minor details, actions, or dialogue just before the peak.	1	no description Example I tipped over the yellow janitor bucket, spilling water everywhere. I pulled my pocket knife out of my pocket and popped out the screwdriver. I knew what I had to do.	String	required