Oil Slick
One of the standard tools to try to lose someone when driving.
When in a vehicle, simply push a button and the car somehow spills out oil behind, designed to make the person behind slip out of control. Sometimes, the slick may then be ignited to further cover their trail, or to burn things around.
When this happens in water, oil slicks represent a source of environmental pollution rather than a means of giving an enemy the slip.
DatingBestFriendsSiblingDrama
A romance setup where the love interests are tied together by having one of them be Best Friends with the other's sibling. This dynamic has both familiarity and potential conflict built in, so it's a popular choice for the romance arc.
Generally, this allows the relationship to be familiar, while still somewhat taboo. The love interest is easily introduced, frequently around, and might even develop an affectionate relationship with the protagonist as well, but one or both are reluctant to progress the relationship. The "drama" part comes from assuming, correctly or not, that the "best friend" will disapprove of the relationship — either
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