My story is about two journalists covering a hero supposedly having an affair with a villian. It’s main themes are how the wealthy and powerful are essentially allowed to do whatever they want without facing any consequences, and how turning a blind eye to wrongdoings leads people to get desperate for justice to a dangerous point. I originally planned on naming it “Inkstained”(being a play on bloodstained) since one of my friends recommended it to me, but I’m not really in love with it. I’ve considered using idioms like “Off record” or “Whistle Blower” but I’m not a huge fan of any of them. Any suggestions?
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Idk, but in this context The Whistle Blower is hilarious.
What about something like "The Last Hero Headline"?
Since the story is really about power and complicity... something like Above the Fold, Bylines and Blind Eyes, or The Price of Silence feels closer to the theme without being gimmicky.
I like "Off the record"
Dirty Laundry
Idk, maybe "Permission to Sin" or "Complicity Lies"?
Bury the lede
You already wrote it. Find it when editing. Those are the best titles.
I like doing this here's some spitballs:
What Lies Under The Cape
Caped Lies
Lies Under The Cape
Heroes in the spotlight.
Heroes in the Headline.
Heroes in Our Red Light
The Truth about Heroic Affairs.
Bad in the bedroom. (lol)
Our News vs Their News
Heroes stained in ink.
Good, bad, and Ink.
Heroes in Red Ink
Why two journalists?