Shayan Murphy

I’ve been writing for more than 25 years ✍️ and I’ve written a lot.
          But every time I sit down to start a new chapter, I feel an irrational fear 
          
          What if I can’t write it as well as the previous one?
          What if I can’t put the idea into words in a way that really hits — and instead it comes out flat and empty?
          
          Every time, I manage to push through 
          That’s what fear of the blank page looks like for me.
          
          What about you? 
          
          Anyway, a new chapter of Total Compatibility is live!  Don't miss it!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/388383788-total-compatibility

 Dear Readers! I’ve got some awesome news for you 
          
          ✨ First of all, the third book of The Companion series is officially complete!  It’s currently available for free, but heads up— his won’t last forever. Once I wrap up the second and third books, I’ll be locking them and leaving only a preview. After that, if you want the full story, it’ll be waiting for you on Amazon! 
          
          Yep, all three books are already up there — and if you’d like to support me just a little, you can head over, leave a rating ⭐, drop a few words , or even just add it to your list. Every tiny bit of love counts and seriously helps me keep going! 
          https://www.amazon.com/stores/Shayan-Murphy/author/B0F2Z2QS16
          
          Also, don’t be shy—I’d love to hear what you think about Book 3  I read every single comment, and they seriously light up my day!
          
           That was the first good news.
          
           Now for the second one: I’m back to working on Total Compatibility! The hiatus is officially over. We’re heading into the final stretch, and updates are coming 
          
          For now, I’ll be updating twice a week—Tuesdays and Saturdays—since the ending is really intense and takes time to write properly (lots of threads to tie up, lots of chaos to wrangle ). But yes, it’s happening!
          
          Today’s Wednesday, which means the first new chapter is coming this Saturday! 
          
          Don’t forget to leave comments, tap those stars ⭐, and show your support— because this author is absolutely powered by attention and slightly dramatic suffering 
          
          Thanks so much for sticking with me. You’re the best 

Hey are you interested at vfv?
          
          I only have 18 chapters (only vote this link  tell me which book I will vote I will start first)
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/360240509-avengers-academy-marvel-new-gen-applyfic
          

Hello, my dears.
          I hope you haven’t forgotten about me. I’m still here—just a bit quieter than usual on this board.
          
          If you're still curious about what’s going on in my life, here’s the latest update:
          Yes, I did end up losing my job. But the good news is, I’ve found a new one. Things are looking up. I’m currently knee-deep in the visa process and preparing for a move, since this new job turned out to be quite far from where I live now. So—new job, new city, new mess to sort through.
          
          I’m doing my best to juggle everything, trying to cram the uncrammable into a single day. Writing has been... a struggle lately. But editing? That I’m somehow still good at.
          
          As you might’ve noticed, I finally finished the first book of The Companion. And now the second one is rolling out. If you enjoy my work, please don’t let this one slip by—go give it a read. This book brings a lot to the table: mysteries, investigations, and yes… steamy scenes. Some of them very steamy. Some might even wander into kink territory—but everything has a reason. Nothing happens “just because” in my stories.
          
          So, hugs and kisses,
          Yours,
          Shayan
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/398416154-lies-of-black-feathers-the-companion-2

Hey everyone! 
          Guess what? I’ve just launched a brand-new series — The Girl with the Compass ✨
          And today, I posted the first book!
          
          If you're in the mood for magic, mystery, and a heroine who definitely didn’t sign up for this — give it a read! Or, if you’re short on time, even a quick vote makes me happy 
          
          Thank you so much for any support — reads, votes, comments, or just good vibes. It all counts. Let’s dive into this new adventure together! 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/398826325-the-price-of-admission-the-girl-with-the-compass-1

I’ve entered the Wattys! Wish me luck! I really need it.
          
          So, have you noticed that there’s a new book with the same title, but marked as Book 1? Well, I decided to split my monster into three books and enter the first one. Originally, I planned to submit my brick of a manuscript, but I realized that I wouldn’t finish the ending in time.
          
          My life is still in limbo, and I have no idea what’s coming next, but that’s no reason to give up. I’ve already done a lot and written a lot, so I decided to go with this split. Whether it was the right choice, only time will tell.
          
          Also, this is my first big contest like this, and I’m not sure I did everything correctly or filled out the application right. But I really hope I make it.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/397958827-total-compatibility-book-one

I wanted to share a little about what’s going on in my life right now (if you’re interested). I’m an immigrant living in China, and my situation is… complicated. I’m completely dependent on my employer and the visa they provide. Now it’s time for renewal, and they’re still unsure whether they’ll extend it or not.
          
          If they don’t… well, it’s bad. I’ll have to either leave the country or find another job—and finding work in China as a foreigner isn’t easy these days. Honestly, I’m under a lot of stress. I can’t tell if my life is falling apart yet or if I still have time. It’s terrifying. Sometimes I get hit with waves of panic, but I’m trying to hold myself together.
          
          As you can imagine, writing in this state isn’t easy. But editing and posting? That I can do. That’s why you’re seeing a new story, even though Total Compatibility isn’t finished yet.
          
          So let me tell you about The Companion. Here, you’ll meet alien angels with black wings and a rage that only a woman can soothe. Sounds like your typical sci-fi erotica? It’s not. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t throw in intrigue, secrets, space, and forbidden romance. Because yes—a woman can calm an alien angel… but sleeping with him? That’s absolutely forbidden.
          
          Do you like the sound of it? If yes, come along for the ride. I’m posting updates daily. 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/392696776-the-dance-of-black-feathers-the-companion-series

Fuck. Just... fuck.
          
          Two weeks of writing, ten chapters, and tonight I realized I went down the wrong damn path. And now it all needs to be scrapped and rewritten, because yeah, it was good—but not good enough. Not for my standards.
          
          And I remembered exactly where it all started slipping off-track, and decided: yep, gotta redo it. Again. I’ve rewritten this story so many times I’ve honestly lost count.
          
          But hey—one more rewrite, one less, whatever. Just another round.
          
          The creative life is rough. I don’t know how it works for other writers, but for me? This is it. Sometimes I can write a dozen chapters in one go and they land perfectly, no edits, no doubts. And other times, I rewrite and rewrite and rewrite until I feel that spark—that feeling that tells me, yes, this is it. This is how it was always meant to be.
          
          So yeah, that feeling hit me again. And my discard pile of unused drafts just grew even bigger. It's already reached some absurd, godless size.
          
          Anyway, I changed the cover for TOTAL Compatibility.
          
          Did you see how it looks on your end? Well, it's not the final version yet — just a temporary one. I just felt like switching things up a bit, so I did.

A brake is a mechanism too 
          
          Today I suddenly understood that the restaurant I’ve been eating at for years is actually a Thai restaurant.
          
          The Thai food there is, of course, like fortune cookies — tasty, but not about China. Still!
          
          When I ordered papaya salad, nothing clicked.
          Or when I got meat baked with pineapple.
          And I lived in Thailand for two years. But still — nothing clicked.
          
          But today they brought fried rice on a banana leaf with lime, I looked at it — and suddenly UNDERSTOOD.
          
          Share your stories where it took you years to understand something 

The writer’s life is tough. Especially when you’re a graphomaniac.
          
          I opened my draft with the noble intention of cutting a few scenes. Because let’s be honest—Total Compatibility is already huge, and did it really need more?
          
          Did I cut anything? Ha! Three times ha! Instead, I wrote an entire new chapter and gave those “unnecessary” scenes depth and purpose.
          
          Brevity is the soul of wit? Not in this house.
          
          Anyway. New chapter’s out. Go read it! 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/388383788-total-compatibility