Doomachia, as you may know, is my current web novel project. Here are some of the following details:
Narrative Details:
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Genre: Science Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, War Drama
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Tone: High-concept, metaphysical, visceral, emotional, and existential, ultimately hopeful and bittersweet
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Themes: A deconstruction of binary worldviews, the idea that there are no true villains, the cycle of trauma and a metaphysical representation of mental illness, and tackling the nature of existence itself.
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Atmosphere: Dark, with a focus on cosmic and existential dread, although ultimately progressive and hopeful.
Sci-Fi Details:
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Core Concept: Chirality (left-handed, right-handed chirality, hybrids)
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Power System: Advanced technology; “source” manipulation
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Key Conflict: The World’s struggle against its fundamental observer to end the cycle of existence.
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Setting: A tri-universal multiverse; multiple iterations of the multiverse.
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Main Trope: The Eternal Return
Content Warning: Please keep in mind that Doomachia explores heavy themes, including:
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Mental Health: Visceral depictions of mental breakdowns, severe clinical depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
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Trauma: Detailed explorations of childhood abuse (and sexual abuse), grief, and the psychological toll of war.
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Violence: Graphic depictions of war, mass casualties, and existential dread.
If you are easily triggered by any of these themes, please have this serve as a warning.
Currently, only a draft is out right now! I’m still in the writing/drafting phases, so please be aware that it’s quite sloppy and not finished yet. I appreciate any feedback though!