The Author Spared Me a Lot

I am a writer who is just starting out and has little reputation. However, since I am a writer, I can decide whether my characters live or die. Every day I see them dying and begging me for mercy, which makes me laugh out loud. You see, each of them is being controlled by me. Isn't it a pleasure? What? You call me despicable! Hey, they are all virtual characters. Come on, let's take a look!