Talk:Diary of a Wimpy Kid 8/@comment-1784834-20130606220845

My idea for this book:

It will be a direct contrast to the other books. It will be dark, mature, and deal with the pitfalls of modern society. The book would have a large notice on it warning of adult content. The big plot element that could stir controversy is my idea of this scenario:

Bryce Anderson, distraught that he has last Holly Hills to Greg Heffley, a known loser, brings an assault weapon to school and kills many students and staff, including Rowley. There is an outpouring of grief from Greg, who nearly commits suicide. Further compounding his emotional torment is the Sandy Hook Massacre, which he feared could happen at his school.

Other subplots include a plot based around the Boston Marathon Bombings, and Manny's reluctance to run in a family marathon.

The epilogue would see Greg returning to the diary for the first time in 10 years. He finishes it out by saying he is now married to Holly, with their first kid on the way. Rodrick went on the road with Loded Diper, and found great success, basically becoming a 21st Century Beatles. Frank and Susan are now retired and living the good life in a penthouse. Manny has just finished high school and has a girlfriend. Rowley's parents moved out of state following his death. And Bryce Anderson was given the death penalty following the school shooting.

I know this seems dark, but that's how I want the series to end. With a literal bang.