Usually the obstacle. He may be a villainous figure or simply a symbol of the "status quo" that the protagonist wants to disrupt.
Here is an exploration of the themes, character archetypes, and narrative appeal that make this particular brand of web-based fiction so addictive. The Allure of the Forbidden Unscrupulous Whisper - My Bos--39-s Hot Wife
Every "whisper" or secret meeting carries the risk of discovery. This constant threat of "the hammer dropping" keeps the pacing fast and the pages turning. Usually the obstacle