Cryptic_Fiction

Hey everyone! It’s time for a monthly update, and I’ve got some exciting news to share as we close out the year. Let’s dive in!
          	
          	1. New Fanfic Incoming!
          	I’m thrilled to announce that I have a new fanfic in the works to wrap up 2024. This will be my Sword Art Online story, a remake of the very first fanfic that started it all for me. I’m planning to begin uploading it in late November.
          	
          	This will be my fourth fanfic this year (a personal record—woohoo!), and it’ll be a shorter story, more in line with the length of my Genshin Impact fanfic rather than the longer ones like Pokemon or Touhou.
          	
          	2. Speaking of Touhou…
          	The buzz around my Touhou story has been incredible! I’m so grateful to everyone who read and enjoyed it. Many of you have asked me the big question: “Will there be a sequel?”
          	
          	Now, this is a question I get for almost every story I write. My usual response is, “If there’s demand and I have a solid idea, maybe.” But honestly, I’ve never been much of a sequel writer. They often draw less attention, feel like retreads, and I usually prefer to move on to fresh ideas.
          	
          	However… I’ve decided it’s time to shake things up.
          	
          	3. The Forbidden Knowledge Trilogy – It’s Happening!
          	That’s right—a sequel is officially in the works for the Forbidden Knowledge Trilogy! I’ve actually been working on the second volume for a while now, and the story grew so big that I decided to split it into two volumes.
          	
          	    Volume 2 will release next month.
          	    Volume 3 is planned for next year.
          	
          	This marks the first time I’ve ventured into official sequels outside of my Hourglass Universe, and I’m really looking forward to exploring this new territory.
          	
          	Without spoiling too much, I’ll tease this about Volume 2: the story will heavily revolve around Witch Hunts. Feel free to speculate! Expect new twists, fresh artwork, immersive music, and a whole new chapter in the journey.
          	
          	With this trilogy on the way, who knows? Maybe some of my other stories will start to get sequels next year, too.

Cryptic_Fiction

@bulldogpants Thanks! I've got the soundtrack finished 9 in total! Deep in the story now so expect it beginning of December 
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bulldogpants

@Cryptic_Fiction That's a pretty good reason I'm glad you are enjoying writing it as much as we are reading it. You've got our full support 
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Cryptic_Fiction

@bulldogpants It's simply been the story I've enjoyed writing in a very long time. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed my other stories but this was my favourite. And even though it was my worst performing fanfic (Fully expected that due to the niche) and I'm prepared for the sequels to perform just as bad of worse I don't care. I really want to write more stories in the Touhou series and I have really cool ideals for both new stories of witch hunts and the outside world 
Balas

Cryptic_Fiction

Hey everyone! It’s time for a monthly update, and I’ve got some exciting news to share as we close out the year. Let’s dive in!
          
          1. New Fanfic Incoming!
          I’m thrilled to announce that I have a new fanfic in the works to wrap up 2024. This will be my Sword Art Online story, a remake of the very first fanfic that started it all for me. I’m planning to begin uploading it in late November.
          
          This will be my fourth fanfic this year (a personal record—woohoo!), and it’ll be a shorter story, more in line with the length of my Genshin Impact fanfic rather than the longer ones like Pokemon or Touhou.
          
          2. Speaking of Touhou…
          The buzz around my Touhou story has been incredible! I’m so grateful to everyone who read and enjoyed it. Many of you have asked me the big question: “Will there be a sequel?”
          
          Now, this is a question I get for almost every story I write. My usual response is, “If there’s demand and I have a solid idea, maybe.” But honestly, I’ve never been much of a sequel writer. They often draw less attention, feel like retreads, and I usually prefer to move on to fresh ideas.
          
          However… I’ve decided it’s time to shake things up.
          
          3. The Forbidden Knowledge Trilogy – It’s Happening!
          That’s right—a sequel is officially in the works for the Forbidden Knowledge Trilogy! I’ve actually been working on the second volume for a while now, and the story grew so big that I decided to split it into two volumes.
          
              Volume 2 will release next month.
              Volume 3 is planned for next year.
          
          This marks the first time I’ve ventured into official sequels outside of my Hourglass Universe, and I’m really looking forward to exploring this new territory.
          
          Without spoiling too much, I’ll tease this about Volume 2: the story will heavily revolve around Witch Hunts. Feel free to speculate! Expect new twists, fresh artwork, immersive music, and a whole new chapter in the journey.
          
          With this trilogy on the way, who knows? Maybe some of my other stories will start to get sequels next year, too.

Cryptic_Fiction

@bulldogpants Thanks! I've got the soundtrack finished 9 in total! Deep in the story now so expect it beginning of December 
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bulldogpants

@Cryptic_Fiction That's a pretty good reason I'm glad you are enjoying writing it as much as we are reading it. You've got our full support 
Balas

Cryptic_Fiction

@bulldogpants It's simply been the story I've enjoyed writing in a very long time. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed my other stories but this was my favourite. And even though it was my worst performing fanfic (Fully expected that due to the niche) and I'm prepared for the sequels to perform just as bad of worse I don't care. I really want to write more stories in the Touhou series and I have really cool ideals for both new stories of witch hunts and the outside world 
Balas

Cryptic_Fiction

And that's another Fanfic under my belt with the Touhou story finished, the fastest completed one, too, in exactly a month!
          That makes three new and one remastered fanfic completed so far this year. I think I got one more in me this year.
          I'm going to be taking a little break for a bit and will be returning to my Devil in Your Heart story as I look to expand the Hourglass Universe.
          But what is my next fanfic, you ask?
          I'm going back to my roots and remaking my first-ever fanfic on this account.
          Prepare to link start.

Cryptic_Fiction

@SomeoneWhoExists903 Oh believe me I have plenty of days with no motivation. I've had books on hiatus for months here and many cancelled projects.
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SomeoneWhoExists903

@Cryptic_Fiction Damn i wish i had the same motivation rn as you
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bulldogpants

@Cryptic_Fiction well you did a fantastic job I've never considered or been interested in reading fan fictions until now. I'll definitely be sticking around to see what you write next 
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Cryptic_Fiction

Hi there, so like umm, I've never had this before. But I've finished the entire Touhou fanfic. If I kept to its uploading schedule would you guys like it once every two days until the end of this month or do you want another huge mass drop with all the chapters?

Cryptic_Fiction

@Cryptic_Fiction I'll upload five more just for you
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BrianGeller

@Cryptic_Fiction If it is finished can you release the rest of the rest of the chapters right now kinda want to read something new right now
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BADDOCTER

Is Devil In Your Heart the sequel to Hero Chasers?

BADDOCTER

@Cryptic_Fiction are there any other books besides those two 
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Cryptic_Fiction

@BADDOCTER Not right now but more will come
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krismar1

I find it funny how YouTube recommended me your music before I found your watt account. Keep up the good work my guy. ✨

Cryptic_Fiction

@krismar1 Thanks! Pretty strange that my videos are being recommended out there. The YouTube music was never really intended to be out there for it to be recommended. But hey if it can help people find my account even better!
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Cryptic_Fiction

October is here, and wow, it’s kinda wild, right? Time for a quick update!
          
          First off, the last part of my Spider-Verse story is coming in the next few days. And after that... I’m officially stepping away from Spider-Man. It's been fun, but it's time for new things!
          
          So, what’s next? Well, I’m diving into something I haven’t done before—a focused romance story! Crazy, right? Sure, Ashido had a little moment in the Spider-Man fic, but romance was never the main event. Now, though? We’re going all in.
          
          Oh, and here’s the kicker: I’ve never written an X character story... until now. That’s right, my next fanfic is an X character story, and I’m super hyped about it.
          
          Now, if you’ve been paying attention to my profile pic lately, you might’ve already guessed what it’s about. Yep, it’s a video game-inspired fic! That’s all the detail I’m dropping for now (but shout out to the keen eyes who’ve already pieced it together).
          
          Okay, fine. I’ll give you a little more.
          Four words: Bullet Hell and Ordinary Magician.
          
          What’s got me most excited about this new project? Well, not only is it my first X character story, but I’m bringing back multiple endings for the first time since the MHA Villain story! Expect two different endings, some branching plotlines, and of course, my signature twists and turns. Plus, a returning villain from one of my earlier works!
          
          Oh, and did I mention original music? Because yes, that’s happening too.
          
          But the best part? I’m not dropping just one or two chapters. Nope. You’re getting a 10-chapter premiere. That’s right, it’s a full-on binge drop, Netflix-style!
          
          Get ready for Forbidden Knowledge—landing later this week. Let’s just say, it’s going to be one Master Spark of a story!

Cryptic_Fiction

@Lavallamalavaldome Had a huge burnout for a moment but now I'm back on a roll heh heh
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Lavallamalavaldome

I am so happy to have been apart of the ride with your now finished book. Cannot wait for what you do next.

Cryptic_Fiction

@Lavallamalavaldome Thanks buddy, gonna take a break for the rest of the month come back swinging with the last of Spiderman and my next fanfic which already has 20 chapters ready to go!
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Cryptic_Fiction

Did I just upload 4 chapters of the Pokémon story in one day? Why yes, yes I did. Expect the final two chapters tomorrow! You think that's nuts I have another unannounced fanfic I've already wrote 17 chapters for. I'm on a roll!

SchrodingersCloset

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@ Cryptic_Fiction  We love to see it. Fuck yeah dawg, this place is a kitchen cuz bro is cooking!
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Huitzi_King

Honestly, peak.
          
          There’s a lot of fics out there and honestly the few ones I’ve read from you are really good and very refreshing to read. Fun reads.
          There’s definitely a large sum of “Abused” or “Neglected” junk which has become very repetitive and very boring its usually always the same stuff over and over which I have come to hate. It’s nice seeing your work.
          
          But yeah, I’m not really saying much here besides stuff you and others are well aware of. Just keep up the work, it’s awesome sauce and you are too. 
          
          I will be watching you vro. ☀️

Huitzi_King

Definitely looking forward for more! ☀️
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Cryptic_Fiction

@Huitzi_King Thanks, friend. My mindset is always that this would be fan fiction I'd read. I find it far more interesting to have a story set in the same universe rather than a story around a certain season or game. I hope you look forward to more to come!
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