I find it odd that some authors end up feeling trapped by their stories. What I mean is that while writing a story, events are set in motion and are unstoppable. It feels both very common and completely impossible.
Things can always change. If your characters feel like they only have one choice, remember that every situation has at least two options: do nothing, or do anything. Whichever one of those the character thinks they have to do, make them do the other one.
If you as an author feel like the wheels are already set in motion and that you're stuck with the story unfolding predictably, surprise yourself by making something unrelated happen and demand attention.
Again, things can always change. Just realize that much and you will never be trapped.
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