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Show Don't Tell: Carbon Dioxide Poisoning


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 Silent, odorless, and deadly—carbon dioxide poisoning is an often-overlooked but chilling threat in fiction. Whether you're crafting suspenseful mysteries, survival thrillers, hard-hitting sci-fi, or anything else, understanding how CO₂ exposure works can add tension and authenticity to your storytelling.

In this episode, we break down the science of carbon dioxide poisoning, uncover little-known causes of carbon dioxide buildup, and explore gripping ways to incorporate this invisible danger into your stories. Learn how real-world survival scenarios can inspire unforgettable plot twists and heighten stakes for your characters.

✅ How CO₂ poisoning actually happens ✅ Ways to weave atmospheric threats into your setting and plot ✅ Examples of powerful suspense scenes featuring invisible dangers

Perfect for fiction writers seeking to enhance realism, craft high-stakes conflict, and keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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