Arc meaning: A complete story or the story of one character, especially one that is part of a larger story in a film, book, or television series:
- Even the minor characters in these films come with their own story arcs.
- Movies about teachers working with troubled kids tend to follow a predictable arc involving conflict and resolution.
- Better definition: Wikipedia -- Character arc
My current arc; 4/28/23: Villain arc
What that is: It's a usually humorous way of saying they're on the way to becoming a villain (usually because they've been upset by someone or something, or are feeling naughty or mean). In fictional media, a villain arc is the character arc in which a villain becomes villainous.
My current arc; 6/5/23: Romance arc
The journey of two characters from strangers to lovers. (But, I knew this person since July 6, 2022 and just got into a relationship with them but don't know any other way to describe it.)
My current arc; 7/6/23: Positivity arc idk
They overcome their pessimism and start looking on the bright side.