Add
Add verb - To join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase.
Set up
Set up verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Both terms in one sentence
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Whether it's to set up a Low Fantasy setting with necromantic Horrors, add an element of comedy, or simply to add variety, some works of fiction feature Zombies in a less than central position.
Source: Everything's Deader with Zombies - The English or Japan-exclusive remakes often add extra content to set up sequels / spinoffs.
Source: Two-Part Trilogy - Add Kudzu Plot being in effect, and you'll end with the real conflict of the story not even being set up yet after enough pages for an entire fantasy saga or two.
Source: Fan Fic Recs / Redwall
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