*taps mic* testing testing I have an announcement to make
okay so uhhhhh how do i say this
to put it briefly: I need beta readers for this story that I'm writing.
I'm currently in the process of writing a book. like an actual book. and it's my very first time writing an actual book, and I am currently going through the various highs and lows of being a writer. I don't plan on actually publishing this thing any time soon—maybe in a few years when I'm financially independent and have much more writing experience. however, this is a story I've been thinking about telling for about a year, and I really want to ensure that it's the best it can be.
some of my older mutuals will already know about my extensive lore involving my zodiac characters, and I'm sorry to say that this story is not about them. my ideas for my those characters have unfortunately stagnated and not really gone anywhere. I don't really know how long it'll take for me to become interested in them again. however, this story that I'm writing is set in the same universe as the zodiacs, and some of them will be briefly referenced.
now, what is my book about?
its title is The Many Masks of Chau Huynh.
"In a world where demons and angels and gods solely hold all the capabilities of magic, humans are compelled to take magic by force. Everybody knows that the only way to get magic is to fight a demon or an angel, take the energy that flows through them, and grow ever stronger. But only the most power hungry would deign to do this.
Welcome to Hunter Society, an organization made up of the most power hungry assassins, spies, hitmen, and mercenaries the world has ever seen. They operate in the shadows of every country—some motivated by the sole promise of money, some motivated purely by the thrill of the job. All are prodigies. All are very, very dangerous. After all, it is likely they have fought forces of nature for their own gain. Who would dare to challenge them?
Demons and humans have been at odds for centuries. Demons have loathed humans for killing their brethren for sport and for power. Humans feel the same. But what rarely ever comes to light is this: humans have been taking credit for the accomplishments of demons for thousands of years.
History is made by the winners. In human museums all across the continent of Astralis sits art made by demons—elaborate paintings, decorated sculptures, shining pieces of jewelry. They stand there, akin to the spoils of war.
Chau Huynh plans to force this entire system to a screeching halt. Raised by demons, Chau Huynh considers themselves barely human at all. Their heritage lies with demons. They will do anything to gain recognition from their demonic brethren.
Even if it means planning the biggest heist the Kingdom of Hydrokhoos has ever seen.
Two years to accomplish this mission. Countless pieces of art to locate. Four Hunters to help them achieve their goal.
They will make sure they succeed, no matter the cost."
i realize that I am actually shit at writing summaries, so I hope you'll forgive me.
there will be 60 chapters in total, with an additional prologue and epilogue. each chapter will alternate between the five POVs of the five main characters. the themes that I plan to address in this book are gender roles, life and death, identity, and family.
I don't really have any other means of uploading my work, so I will be using AO3. chapters will update weekly, on friday.
please, please, please, do not go easy on me with your comments. I know I am a good writer, but I am not the best writer. there are many flaws that I can't pick out by myself. I need other people to point out what I can improve on, what I can fix, what I can develop further.
(I mean, compliments also wouldn't hurt though lolol)
the AO3 link is here. the prologue is uploaded, and the first chapter will be uploaded this friday. I will also be posting weekly updates on Tumblr. if you'd like to be a beta reader for my story, you can comment on AO3 itself, or you can leave comments on my Tumblr update posts. again, please tell me what I can fix and what I can improve on.
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thank you so much for reading if you've made it this long, and I hope you enjoy my new book!!! - tabs
