"Welcome to Azizam: a world of imagination and wonder beyond your wildest dreams! Come experience the thrill and image of what it means to find and be loved through our acrobatics!..."
The note card for Azizam has always been the same, as far as enthusiasts could remember. Other circuses have competed but failed to match its longevity, with the Koshka family name standing strong for over one-hundred years. Some claim it is so thrilling that they never forgot the flying tigers, lions, and bears from the gallery.
But... is it really as amazing as they claim?
After being confined to a world where running away is almost impossible in the walls of Azizam, five years have passed for Azure while within the circus. With the help of her friend, she manages to escape from the "world of wonder" and finds herself in the hands of another circus: The Abstract Carnival.
A new door opens for her, with new characters she has yet to understand—and a background she has yet to uncover. One can only hope that the world she left behind doesn't follow her to the next one.
This wonderful art is made by @deadlandsqueen!
To give some details, Azizam is an AU that takes place in the real world, where toons and humans coexist with one another. Some character details for canon characters will be changed, as well. Much of this story is inspired by the Cirque du Soleil shows I watched growing up—and you’ll get to see that when this story comes! I am unsure as to when I’ll have an exact date ready for when I start writing and publishing chapters, but I’ll keep y’all updated. Just know it’s slowly creeping along in the background. It may be a while, as I am working on other stories. If you wish to see the other stories I am working on, check out Yu-Gi-Oh!: Mirage or Will of the Wisps on my page if it suits your fancy, and support my work! I enjoy feedback and comments, and you’ll more than likely get a reply from me. These stories I write can be found on Wattpad and ao3.
However, when going into this story, it is going to be rated 18+. That means mature for Wattpad, or explicit for ao3. Reason being is that themes of blood, gore, and horror will be involved. It may not be that way somewhat in the beginning, but I certainly plan on it as chapters accelerate. I take my time with writing stories, flushing out characters, storylines, and making scenes feel visceral for readers. So, please do be patient with me.
Anywho, if you have any questions or comments, fire away!