《Meet the authors showcase edition volume #2 Est. 6/5/2020》A showcase with @SardonyxSwann, author of Demented [a Gothic Fairytale]
Advertisement
My story wasn't really inspired by anything. It started as just an idea I had in my head and jotted down on my phone as I was watching my brother's soccer practice, and it basically grew from there.
I struggled with MANY things with my story (It's currently ongoing), but most of all the plot. If any of you are familiar with the Hero's Archetype, I didn't really have anything for Ebony (My main character) to struggle with except for her exile from Absinthe, which wasn't even going to be the main focus of the story. And at one point I also had another character who was her best friend, but I ended up taking him out and leaving her to struggle alone.
As I'm in the early stages of my book while writing this, I haven't really had any readers. There will be people who check out my book from time to time, but so far there's been no responses. Hopefully in the future that will change :)
The scene I enjoy the most actually hasn't been written yet, but it will be soon haha
My story is currently a stand-alone novel, but if I get enough readers and positive responses to my story I might consider a spin-off.
I'd like readers to take away that life isn't a fairytale, and people will always make the wrong decisions. Only they might think it's right.
Another piece of advice I'd provide to an author when focusing on their story is to make sure their communication of the story is how they want it to be. There are many instances where authors have wanted certain scenes to be dramatic, or they've turned out funny, or vice versa. Your story's success depends on the takeaways readers have from the story, and that's why you want to be especially careful with what you say.
Advertisement
I wouldn't say my main character shares any similarities to me, but a side character; the Goddess of the realms, is actually based off of my personality. She's like a much crueler and crazed version of myself, and she became so different from me that I actually ended up making us completely different people. And yes, I was originally going to be part of the story, like Stephen King was in one of his books.
Something I believe would draw in new readers would be... if this was a fanfic. I feel like the majority of Wattpad's successful books are either Fanfics, smut, Alpha/Vampire fantasies, or your typical romance. But this story isn't based off of any anime/story/movie, and I wouldn't want it to be anyway. Same goes for any smut/Alpha/Vampire romances.
10
Yes. I have... A TON. But first I need to see if Demented will become successful or not, and I need to finish it, and then I might actually start one of them.
Advertisement
- In Serial10 Chapters
The Alchemist's Apprentice
Roanoke City: a utopia built upon the pillars of greed and knowledge, ruled under the iron thumb of the Concilium. Only those who stand under the banner of the Bronze Apostate dare to defy them. Our story focuses on Cyril Aumont; an eccentric, up-and-coming alchemist currently making waves within the aristocratic Primis District of Roanoke City. Everything that could be going right for him, has. But his seemingly endless well of luck will soon lead him down a path of discoveries that not even the aptest of alchemists could begin to explain. ‣ Social Media
8 202 - In Serial7 Chapters
Demonic Requiem | The Epitome of Evil
He feared none but himself. As a human, Elias walked a cruel path which only got more vicious as he became a demon. Born as the son of the most powerful man in the continent, but lived a life no worse than a slave. His only friend being solitude. The further he endured, the further he began to lose his humanity. Even a point came when he lost all rationality and lived as a senseless demon. But no matter the obstacle. He endured. He learned. He survived. He evolved. As the rumors of his endeavors spread, many dreaded him, many worshipped him and many bowed before him.Nonetheless, Elias continued to walk on his path. The path of a demon. As time passed, Elias terrorized the world with his evil and devious means. People deemed him as a threat who could no longer be ignored. Many empires united. They allied, and an all-out war started. But, be it the cruelty of fate or their foolishness, the alliance lost. Elias stood as the lone survivor, but alas, he lost his life from an unforeseen cause. But for better or worse, his story still seems to have not ended. Elias gets reborn back when he was young, and the path he walked once, he will walk again, but this time the one who suffers will not be him. What to expect: This story is based on the concept of "What if a villain, gets a second chance?". Hence it contains a lot of torture, torment, and inhumanity. Revenge or such feelings do not drive Elias, so it's not a revenge story. There won't be any rape scenes or incest. It's also not a story like that. But expect some cruelty and torture along the way. Also, it's a slow-paced novel. In short: A lunatic who terrorized the world with devious power and cruel means gets reborn, this time becoming even more powerful and ruthless. Link for the Cover Art:
8 155 - In Serial37 Chapters
The Dragon and the Treasure Hunter
After obtaining his first Class and linking into the System, nineteen-year-old treasure hunter Nate sees a person fall out of the sky. Upon investigating, he meets Drake, a dragon taken human form, who has come to his world with a mission: restore the planet's power and prevent all life on it from dying. While it seems like a great task to undertake, Drake quickly proves himself in need of a little help... finding out where the exit is. Deciding that regardless of if Drake is serious or not, traveling with the directionally-challenged dragon will give him opportunities to find new treasures and explore ancient Ruins. And so begins the journey of Nate and Drake on their quest to save the world. There will be five main arcs, with potential for two additional arcs after. Posting schedule: every fifth day (may increase later).
8 108 - In Serial19 Chapters
The Legion
Miyu suddenly finds themself dead, without much recollection of how they had died. Stuck in what seems like purgatory or Hell for all of eternity and being tormented, a god of his world pulls them out. As a little experiment, the god breaks the rules and drops Miyu into another world. This world is being ruled by another god, a world full of magic, dungeons, and fantasy. Miyu has little say in this, and the god throws him into a body that is quickly dying. Miyu must survive and understand this new world, as the only goal is to draw the attention of this new worlds' god in hopes that he can get some kind of audience with the divine beings. Miyu will do anything to achieve their one and only goal, revenge on his original worlds' shitty little god.
8 186 - In Serial59 Chapters
A Will to Recognize
What do you think it takes to live? Is it strength? Power? Magic? Unparalleled intelligence? Or are they all mere accessories to the fact that life is irrelevant? Do you have what it takes to bear the burden of life? Does life even matter? I don't know, and to be frank, I am somehow alive; I was even able to function in society at one point. It frightens me to think no one else knows our purpose: not our parents, friends, or mentors. And I can't bring myself to surrender to any religion. But I do have a direction. A goal, one might say. My wish is to one day shout on top of the highest mountains, "Life doesn't frighten me!" But that won't happen. Because I died a long time ago. ... You're still here? That? Oh it was all in the script. You didn't think I'd actually say that cringey stuff, did you? ~Daniel
8 138 - In Serial20 Chapters
E
8 150
Prev Chap
Next Chap
Chap List
Boy
Girl
