Forward by the Author
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This is a fan-fiction based on the video game series, Clock Tower, that was released in the late 90's. It's not widely popular, or heard of, but has a cult following.
The first game, self titled, was released for the SuperNES, PC, and PS1. I understand that many of the readers here on Wattpad are a younger generation and might not know what a SuperNES is, or even a PS1, and probably never heard of Clock Tower.
The game is about a young girl, Jennifer, who survived a murder when she was very young. The game opens when she is in her early teens and fighting for sanity as she tries to remind herself that the nightmares are only dreams, and the past is the past, all the while trying to feel safe. Except The murders have begun again, and though the series is labeled as "copy-cat," Jennifer isn't convinced. In chapters of the game you play as Jennifer, or other core characters, as you live through the horror and mystery of the Clock Tower murders, and unearth the truth of the infamous killer, Scissorman.
If you wish to know more about the Clock Tower series or are curious, I suggest a Google search. Either way, I hope you enjoy my take on the series and don't forget to follow me on Facebook, Author Kira Von Wolfe, for exclusive giveaways, information, and releases of my upcoming titles from Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing.
Pleasant reading and remember to always "be safe and keep loving life!" ^_^
**This work is not professionally edited**
One of the most *frequently asked questions* I get from readers of my published novels: "Was Dear Martin the first book you ever wrote?" The answer is no. Dear Martin was the third. The second (at long last!) will be published in Spring 2022, but the first will never see the light of day...
Or so I used to say. *Used to* because we are currently in the thick of a literal global pandemic. And we're bored. And trying to stay motivated/encouraged/hopeful, etc. etc.
So here it is. Nic Stone's first EVER novel that wasn't supposed to see the light of day. Starting today, April 1st, 2020, I'll post a chapter a day for the next 50 days (you read that right; this joint is LONG) and will leave it up indefinitely. You will laugh--AT me, but also occasionally with me. You will roll your eyes. You will have moments when you wonder if *The Nic Stone* actually wrote this long and intensely tropey and cliche book. About a 16-year-old biracial girl who sometimes glows in the dark, and after the death of her mother, discovers not only some latent supernatural abilities, but a prophesied mission she'll need them for.
It is not professionally edited and is likely full of typos (though this was like the twelfth draft). It hasn't been beta-read and probably has some problematic rep in it. But my hope is that by posting it as-is, someone out there who doesn't feel *good enough* will see THIS starting point of a #1 New York Times bestseller and will be encouraged to get the story nagging at them down on paper. Even if it's never "published," there's no telling where it could lead.
I hope you enjoy (or at least get a good laugh).
Thanks for reading!
Nic Stone