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Sunset Blood — A side WIP introduction by @zorya-km
Genre: Contemporary social drama
Status: First Draft
POV: First Person
Theme/Topes: Social Advocacy, Queer Community, Political Intrigue, Coming of Age, First Love, Diplomacy, Immigration, Family, Art & Culture, Photography & New Medias
"Through my lens, a smile, a singing light across the room. It's a warm embrace, a bead of dew on a blade of grass, the scratching of a bow on a cello."
Blurb:
Livia has always been a social butterfly, making friends wherever her diplomat parents took her. But when her family moves to Jordan, everything changes. She feels isolated and disconnected from her heritage, struggling to adjust to her new life in a (not-so) foreign land.
At school, Livia meets a magnetic girl and finds herself falling head over heels in love for the first time. But their blossoming relationship is met with opposition from some members of their host country community, putting her newfound happiness at risk.
As she navigates her complicated love life, Livia becomes increasingly involved in local activism and social justice causes. When she learns of new laws that would restrict access to education for girls and women and limit the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, Livia becomes a leader in the fight against discrimination.
Despite her struggles with anxiety and the risks involved, Livia is determined to make a difference. Her activism gains national attention and support from allies around the world. But as the stakes get higher, Livia must navigate the complexities of family, diplomacy and school life to achieve her goals.
Characters:
Livia: The protagonist. A 17 years old bisexual canado-albanese third culture kid. She's grown up all over the world and struggles to find her home. Intense in all she does, she's very creative and loyal to her friends
Amina: A 17 years old undocumented refugee and Zaid's twin. She's an amazing artist, and wants to pursue a career in graphic design. She's a real fashionista.
Alhem: A 18 years old lesbian girl and Livia's love interest. She's a force to be reckoned with, her infectious energy and love of life draw people to her like a magnet.
Zaid: A 17 years old asexual boy with a passion for astrology and climate change. He's Amina's twin. He wants to be a refugee lawyer and is an aspiring social media influencer.
Jumaan: A 19 yers old pansexual boy. He is passionate about LGBTQ rights and wants to be a journalist. From a wealthy family, he sometimes struggle to relate to his friends, but diffuses any tension with humour.
Alexander: A 40-something photography teacher. He's a britannic who grew up in Damascus and then worked as a photojournalist in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones.
Sunset Shimmer raced for the mirror, cursing under her breath, hoping to get back into Equestria before it closed. She heard a fluttering sound, and looked back to see the photo of her coltfriend BlueBlood going the opposite direction. She made a quick decision, and ran to get the photo. She ran back and got to the mirror. She tried to enter it, but it was closed. She was too late. Sunset clutched the photo and sank down to her knees, tears forming in her eyes. She wouldn’t see him again for another 30 moons…She would miss him so badly for those dreaded two years.
