I definitely have a bad problem: too many plots and story ideas are in my head! ""OTL""
Anyways, since this is the case, I'm going to be writing a light(er) novel alongside Watchers of the Shadows as an experimental piece.
Why do I say it is a light(er) novel rather than a light novel?
Because I know very well that I still have more descriptions than most light novels...I can't help it. I like description. :'D [/gets shot] Of course, I'll be trying to cut it down, so my light novel will also be a learning experience for me to see what balance of description is best.
Also, I'm a bit of a sadist with my characters, so there'll definitely be some tragedy mixed in there.
As it is though, Broken Contract will definitely have more humor in it than Watchers of the Shadow, which is more of a grave novel.
Okay, so look forward to more Broken Contract soon~ I'll probably post up another part of the chapter before going back to Watchers of the Shadow. :>
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Monday, December 12, 2011
[Broken Contract] Chapter One (part 1): Berry
[Broken Contract]
Chapter One: Berry (part 1)
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Expressionlessly, Vaen looked at the cliff in front of him, then back at the map in his hands.
Five days, the man had told him helpfully. Five days north through the Spine and you’ll reach Lyar. On my honor.
Yet, it was already two weeks past, and Vaen had only just barely made it through the Spine. With the sun hanging high in the cloudless blue sky, he could see for leagues around the heavily forested valley. Jagged peaks of the mountains known as the Spine of Giants surrounded the valley on three sides. Not far east of where he stood a waterfall crashed down a rocky bluff and into a river that wound gently deep into the woods. However, there was no sign of any buildings, not to mention an entire city. He looked back at the trail that ended in front of him.
And this cliff was definitely not on the map.
“Damn that old man and his honor!” Vaen cursed loudly, tearing the map into pieces. Glaring in the direction the pieces had scattered, he suddenly had an urge to turn back and spend another two months traveling through the Spine just to give the cheat a good beating. And take back his money. Reaching inside his black woolen coat, he took out a small leather pouch that clinked feebly as he shook it.
My four silver dales!
Tearfully, he returned the light pouch back to the inner pocket of his coat and turned away from the cliff. As much as he wanted to teach the swindler a lesson, he did not have enough provisions or money to last the trip back; there was no choice but to find his own way, now. Pulling up the fur-lined hood of his sable cloak, he strode back into the thick forest behind him, heading east. He remembered there had been a trail down into the valley not far down.
And this cliff was definitely not on the map.
“Damn that old man and his honor!” Vaen cursed loudly, tearing the map into pieces. Glaring in the direction the pieces had scattered, he suddenly had an urge to turn back and spend another two months traveling through the Spine just to give the cheat a good beating. And take back his money. Reaching inside his black woolen coat, he took out a small leather pouch that clinked feebly as he shook it.
My four silver dales!
Tearfully, he returned the light pouch back to the inner pocket of his coat and turned away from the cliff. As much as he wanted to teach the swindler a lesson, he did not have enough provisions or money to last the trip back; there was no choice but to find his own way, now. Pulling up the fur-lined hood of his sable cloak, he strode back into the thick forest behind him, heading east. He remembered there had been a trail down into the valley not far down.
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