I write for the pure enjoyment of creating the kind of stories I want to read.
Often inspired by anime themes, especially those featuring Neko characters, I am drawn to exploring the lives of quiet, timid protagonists who aren't particularly powerful or ambitious.
My writing often focuses on the underdog, trying to craft characters that are deeply likeable, despite often having a non-assertive or timid nature.
My stories try to celebrate a life lived in quiet reflection, rejecting society's constant push for ambition in favour of appreciating the present moment. I try to show that it's okay to be still, to find joy in the simple things, and to embrace a way of life that doesn't require grand achievements in order to be fulfilling.
My protagonists are normally Neko characters.
I chose Neko not for the novelty, but for what they represent. They're mostly human; almost, but with small details that set them apart. A pair of ears, a tail, a quiet otherness that changes how the world sees them, and treats them.
That difference becomes a stand-in for anything that makes a person feel slightly out of place, not quite one of the crowd, but not entirely separate either, and the Neko in these stories reflect that. Gentle, uncertain, watchful, they aren't trying to prove anything. They just want to exist as they are, without being forced to change.
For me, it's a simple metaphor for those who feel they don't quite fit, who move quietly through a world that often demands more than they're able or willing to give.
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- JoinedSeptember 29, 2024
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Stories by Finn_Wilder
- 9 Published Stories
The Quiet One Who Knew
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Kenji Calloway has always been the quiet one.
As a Neko, he notices things other people don't. His ears catch...
INFLUENCE (With Audiobook)
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Sam, 16, lives quietly, keeps to himself, and tries not to be noticed. But when an edited video clip, strippe...
What She Left Behind (+ Audiobook)
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(See Chapter 1 for Audiobook Version). When a beloved elder passes away, her quiet cottage becomes the centr...