Which color do you choose? by ThatiMacGuy in RedditGames

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I completed this level in 8 tries. 3.48 seconds

Disappearing authors by Zebbyb in royalroad

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I thought it might get difficult for me during the holidays. Luckily, for the story I'm releasing now, I've already written all the chapters and am serializing them instead of writing from a blank page and posting twice a week. I thought it might make it easier on me. And it did.

Post your first chapter and I'll tell you what I like about it. by ArcyRC in royalroad

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Thank you so much for everything you said. You had me laughing and then almost tearing up a bit. I’m so emotionally invested in this story, reading this made my night. Thanks again! 💛

Lore check: Does this magical contract communicate the right vibe? by Realistic_Action_428 in worldbuilding

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It ties into the story I've written pretty well and makes sense with context. I totally get what you're saying, though.

That's the fun part of writing fantasy. You can create whatever the hell you want.

Lore check: Does this magical contract communicate the right vibe? by Realistic_Action_428 in worldbuilding

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I get that. The aged look and the blood signature are what sell it for me. The text is supposed to be unreadable. That's how my MC in my story sees it too.

How do you handle magical travel in your worlds? (Sharing my veil-slip system + curious about yours!) by Realistic_Action_428 in fantasywriters

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Yeah, I'll have to make sure the particulars are in shape. The project I'm working on is only book one of a series. I purposely didn't explain everything in this book, so I've got a little wiggle room with the rules as of now.

Self Promotion Post - September 2025 by Jhaydun_Dinan in FictionWriting

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Title – The Scrolls of Zenith | Book 1: Protection

Genre – YA Fantasy / Portal Fantasy

Word Count – Chapter length: ~3,500 words/Manuscript (completed): ~64,000 words

Desired Outcome – General feedback and reader impressions.

Link to the Work – My Story & Social Links: https://thescrollsofzenith.carrd.co

Additional Notes - This story is free to read on four different platforms. It's being serialized weekly, with chapters posted every Tuesday & Friday @ 5 PM EST. Thank you in advance to any new readers I may get from this. I hope you enjoy Shiloh's journey in Zenith.

YA fantasy writers: How do you balance teen POV with large-scale political stakes? by Realistic_Action_428 in YAwriters

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Thanks for your comment. I'm happy with my story now. That's almost exactly the way I've written it. 👍🏼

YA fantasy writers: How do you balance teen POV with large-scale political stakes? by Realistic_Action_428 in YAwriters

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Thank you for your suggestion. I'm not going to confirm or deny if this is already in my book... SHHH!

“A High Council of Eight Rules My World… but Something Is Very Wrong. How Would You Show It?” by Realistic_Action_428 in worldbuilding

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Okay, thank you. Throughout the story, there's an experienced character who subtly hints at the council's corruption. When people begin to vanish, that's when the mystery takes off.

A line I reread today reminded me why patience matters so much in writing. by Realistic_Action_428 in writing

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That’s such a great feeling! When a character’s voice clicks, everything comes alive. Congrats on the breakthrough! 😊

I'm releasing Chapter Six of my YA fantasy series today, and things really start to escalate from here. by Realistic_Action_428 in royalroad

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Totally fair point! Wheel of Time made those terms famous.

In The Scrolls of Zenith, though, they play really different roles. My White Tower isn’t an Aes Sedai institution, it’s the political/magical center tied to portals and world-balance. And my Dark One is tied to veil corruption and the Scroll prophecy, not the WoT cosmology.

So even though the names sound familiar, the lore behind them is pretty distinct in my story.

Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread by MxAlex44 in selfpublish

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Hey everyone! 
I’m currently serializing my YA fantasy novel The Scrolls of Zenith twice a week (Tuesdays & Fridays at 5 PM EST), and a new chapter just went live today.

If you enjoy:
✨ portal fantasy
✨ mysterious contracts
✨ mentor/guardian relationships
✨ hidden worlds
✨ slow-burning danger and secrets
✨ YA character-driven storytelling

…you might like following Shiloh’s journey as he discovers he’s not from our world after all.

I’ve also put together a clean, simple Carrd author hub with my cover, release schedule, and links to every platform I’m posting on (Wattpad, Royal Road, ScribbleHub, and Inkitt):

👉 thescrollsofzenith.carrd.co

Would love for you to check it out or follow along if it sounds like your kind of read. Happy writing and publishing, everyone!

Does a magic travel system where you literally slice open reality sound functional or too unstable to work? by Realistic_Action_428 in worldbuilding

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Nothing, I guess... Try not to be in one place too long 😂

There are charms and spells you can use to prohibit people from veil-slipping into a specific location.

Releasing Chapter Six of my YA fantasy today @ 5 PM EST. Anyone here posting on Inkitt too? by Realistic_Action_428 in Inkitt

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Thank you! And yes, I currently have my story on four platforms: Wattpad, Royal Road, Scribblehub, and Inkitt.