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theboarsbride · 2 years

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What other stories do you plan on writing once you’ve finished the Monster and the Butterfly?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

After I finish the current draft of TMATB, I want to do a round of revisions for my gothic vampire horror short story "The Vampire of Shadowed Castle", hopefully in time for a rerelease during spooky season!

TVOSC is a gothic horror short story that follows a young woman, Sorina Dalca, that embarks on a journey to prove to her isolated village that they've no reason to fear Shadowed Castle, a mysterious, old, crumbling, shadowy estate that is rumored to be haunted by a bloodthirsty evil... only to discover that perhaps her village was correct in being afraid... (TVOSC is very heavily inspired by the works from Angela Carter's "Bloody Chamber" anthology, as well as Hammer Horror films!)

The next major WIP I wish to start working on is called "The Faeries and the Lark"! As of right now, it's VERY very loosely plotted, and may be ready to be written! TFATL is a sapphic dark fantasy story that's inspired by the fairytales Sleeping Beauty and East of the Sun, West of the Moon, as well as various aspects of Scandinavian folklore, mythology, and cultures! (Also draws heavy inspiration from The Lord of the Rings shhshsjajaj)

A basic summary of TFATL is as follows: it is told from the POV of the “Three Good Fairies” as they raise the lost princess of a kingdom (known for worshiping the sun) that was slaughtered by a subterranean society of trolls while also keeping her hidden from the worlds of humans, malicious fairies, and spirits. After 18 years, their efforts to protect the princess may be thwarted when another human, the hardened, moon-worshiping Princess Sigrid, enters the faeries' forest. Major themes are identity and the sacrifices of motherhood.

Another horror WIP I've in development is one I've been calling "Ruth," a folk horror story with more LGBTQ+ rep (main character is a lesbian woman). Basically, the story of Little Red Riding Hood meets the Wicker Man meets The Ritual, with themes of environmentalism. Also a lot of influences from Germanic paganism/mythology, and German culture since the main character is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin....a place that was extremely high in German immigration, historically..........and also because I wanna write a story where a character is from Wisconsin, since that's where I'm from.😩🤙

Another WIP I've in development is a short, historical fiction novella titled "Mrs. Maturin," and the plot centers around the very real-life encounter between young widow Leila Maturin and Joseph Merrick, AKA The Elephant Man. Its a basic short story about overcoming inherent selfishness of humanity, compassionate, and being kind, and I like to call it my "Hallmark WIP" because it has the vibes of a cheesy 90s Hallmark movie shsbbsjsjqkkqkq

And THEN there is my WIP "The Boar's Bride." Its currently (er... WAS. I've not written it in about a year, but I DO plan on finishing it!) being written as a fanfiction for NBC's Hannibal, and it's my version if a Bluebeard retelling svsbbjxjxjajajjajakajaja. It's mostly a psychological horror, with gothic elements. TBH, the less said the better for now hdhhdjdjdj

Final WIP at the moment that's in development hell is "The Wolf of Pine Falls". I hope for this to be a 'companion piece' for TVOSC, as this is a werewolf short story when TVOSC is a vampire short story! This is mostly a contemporary, slice of life, paranormal romance that features a middle-aged werewolf that struggles with his body image in a world where younger and attractive men are seen as the 'ideal werewolf' in media (i.e.- Twilight), and he also tries to navigate a romance with a blind coworker. I just also wanna write this to have a werewolf character that defies popular werewolf tropes (such as becoming a bloodthirsty, mindless killing machine on the full moon).

OK WHEW I THINK THOSE ARE THE REST OF MY WIPS???!?!??!?!?!? SO SORRY IF THIS WAS LONGER TO READ BUT YAH ABBSBANAJKAKAKAKK these are other stories I hope to write in my lifetime!!🥺

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dreamy-slytherin · 5 years

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I loved Leah on the offbeat! I also read it some weeks ago and I'm just in love with Becky Albertallis writing style it's so fresh and easy to read and still holds a lot of emotions and humor 👏🏼 do you have other queer books to recommend? I don't care w/w m/m maybe trans stories?

What a fun ask to answer, anon. And YES I do have some recommendations

m/m

The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater: features a gay and a bi boy and a very cute and slow-burning m/m relationship. The story itself is super nerdy and fun to read, incredible characters and we are a big and nice fandom!

More happy than not by Adam Silvera: does not only talk about sexuality in a very respectful way but also about suicide, shame, self hatred and homophobia. Very emotional and raw book

Will Grayson Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan: read this book a long time ago and can barely remember what's it about. I think I've been a little disappointed by the whole story and plot

Simon vs. The homosapiens agenda by Becky Albertalli: light hearted, happy, cute and funny book. I mean, we all know it by now don't we? If you've only seen the movie go and get the book!! It's incredible and was a big fun to read without knowing the plot. Features not only gay but also bi boys and girls!

The Gentlemen's Guide to vise and vitue by Mackenzi Lee: hands down one of my absolute favourites here. Such a fun and interesting book, with well built and round characters. Features a bi man, a gay man and an ace girl (she even has her own book dedicated to her)

I'll give you the sun by Jandy Nelson: also an incredible book. It's actually one of the few books I've read more than once. Very emotional, well written, unexpected and the timeline makes it even more amazing.

Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe by Alire Sáenz: AMAZING BOOK, i can't even put into words how much this book hit home. About two gay boys and their journey of coming to terms with not only life but also their sexualities. 12/10 would recommend.

Carry on by Rainbow Rowell: in case you like Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy dynamic, magic, fantasy and vampires this is one for you! What I liked especially is the fact that the gay relationship isn't the plot of the story. It definitely gets it's deserved attention but they also act as an established couple for almost half of the book.

w/w

Leah on the offbeat by Becky Albertalli: sequel to Simon vs. The homosapiens agenda. Funny, easy to read book, featuring two bi girls and background same-sex couples.

You know me well by Nina LaCour and David Levithan: m/m and w/w. I just put it here because I found the girl part way more interesting. The story itself didn't really speak to me that much. I guess it's one of those books you can read on the train or when you're bored

All for the game by Nora Sakavic: gay, demi, bi and lesbian characters. All in all a very queer book. If you like sport-thrillers and dumbass kids who drink too much alcohol and smoke too many cigarettes and play a strange sport called exy: this is for you. Have fun (also we have a pretty lit fandom)

Traumtänzerin by Alicia Zett: a German book written by a German lesbian youtuber. Very cute and lovely story. It's actually her first book and i was impressed tbh. So, in case you're German, read this!

Trans

Sohn ihes Vaters by Tahar Ben Jelloun: a book I had to read at school and value a lot. I still don't know how to lable the person. They've been born a girl but raised a boy because of circumstances. Later on they start to question their gender, living as a man doesn't work for them neither does living as a woman. It's actually heartbreaking, confusing and quite hard to read.

The art of being normal by Lisa Williamson: this book and the way of handling the topic of a trans girl and trans boy just doesn't sit right with me. I hate how carelessly the author treats the characters, how much transphobia she added to the story. How she never ever addresses the trans girl as a GIRL. Yeah, i wouldn't recommend this one (maybe some of you have other opinions, let me know)

Two boys kissing by David Levithan: obviously features gay/bi/non-straight boys and same-sex relationships. But my favourite story was the story of a trans boy and his boyfriend. I found all the characters endearing and somehow relatable. Nice book, raw and kind of legendary

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