I know I shouldn't be setting up impossible deadlines for myself but due to various unforeseen circumstances involving my personal life and crazy changes on the platform, I hope to be able to find more time to work on my other upcoming books and implement as many necessary changes in the future.
I am also limiting how many books I would like to publish in case I get harassed by AI bots and trolls online.
This may seem like it's asking for too much but it'd be a miracle if this platform actually gets to stick around and learns to be a tad more reasonable with whatever crazy policies they might have.
CASE AX-17 (November 1st, 2026)
Target audience: Ages 20-25
Setting: Year 2017/2040 > SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) 🇮🇱🇸🇦🇪🇬🇦🇪
NOTE: This book was originally intended to be a sequel to an ol' short story called "The Case of The Samurai" except I felt that not many people would be invested in either of the series.
Instead, I aim to write a bizarre story set in the SWANA region (which is a much better alternative for the Middle East). This is going to be the fifth sci-fi, mystery novel.
Now, imagine waking up to find out that you've stopped aging (both physically and mentally) and finding out you've been inflicted with a strange anomaly that not only goes against the laws of nature.
That is exactly what happened to a group of fresh college graduates consisted of twenty-year-old resident goth Kira Rosenthal and her friends: the crazy metalhead Devi Khan, the mysterious bookworm Ismail Al-Masri and nerdy artist Chester Navarro.
In the summer of 2017, they have just returned from Canada when a huge deadly meteor struck the capital city of Axial (צִירִי Tziri/محوري Mihwari).
Upon waking up, they found out that everything around them had turned into a cold, barren wasteland that's been frozen in time for over twenty years.
The story will consist of diary entries written by Kira herself. Here's a side note: Unlike TCoTs where you have a young protagonist who writes about her direct encounters with the supernatural, this one is gonna explore angst and the complexities of adulthood against the sci-fi, dystopian backdrop.
Think of it like "Symbionic Titan" meets "Diary of The Wimpy Kid" except make them a slow-burn novel for a much older audience!
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BIOMETRICS III (January 1st, 2029)
Target audience: Ages 21-26
Setting: Year 2045 > Canada 🇨🇦
Now all grown up, Mina and her brothers were suddenly released from espionage by Agent Torres so they can live a normal life. However, they are not alone on this.
They also met Ryan Xiang (a.k.a. Agent YIN) who was also let go by the organization. He appears to be cordial and quick-witted around them.
The siblings' father Mr. Lee, on the other hand, appears to be distrustful upon learning that Ryan is actually the son of Tung and Anika Xiang - who were amongst the people that once killed his friends in the past.
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OPERATION:CHAVES (November 11th, 2035)
Target audience: Ages 18-25
Setting: Year 2050 > USA/Central Africa 🇺🇸🌍
This is going to be the sixth sci-fi, mystery novel.
One of the world's greatest nations, the United States, has found itself in the middle of a huge crisis.
Their leader, President Roger Thompson, is willing to bring back the country to its glory days as he deploys seven young fighters to help fight a new powerful nation called Cape Chaves before it causes a nuclear war.
However, the group soon realizes the haunting truth behind the mission: The country is never actually the enemy.
Who do you think is the real enemy here? What are the government's intentions to sending them to Africa?
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HYPER-RED (TBA)
Target audience: Ages 12-15
Setting: Year 2022 > South Korea/Japan 🇰🇷🇯🇵
A new power fantasy graphic novel/manga that is a mix of Scott Pilgrim and The Incredibles. Let's say this was initially meant to be a collection of short stories called "Café Bits" but I realize that writing real-life ain't really my forte.
This idea was inspired by an ol' self-insert comic I used to draw when I was eleven albeit I hope to turn it into a much relatable story. So why not have it be a collection of various POVs instead?
What if everyone suddenly has powers? How cool would it be to literally act upon your impulses, whether you're someone like twelve-year-old transfer student Mako Jung who could literally whip out a sledgehammer to break someone's kneecaps whenever they're pissed or an underpaid thirty-year-old teacher like Mr. Sasaki who wants to take over the world by turning his students "emo" as revenge for making fun of him?
Set in the American village of Mihama, Okinawa, this story will focus on various individuals' POV as they deal with their own insecurities and struggles.
It also serves as a cathartic expression especially following the pandemic where everyone has gone completely insane and most of the youth are now struggling to adjust after being isolated for most of their lives.
Most importantly, a great lesson on how to be better people ourselves and what makes life truly worth it.
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