A Long Story
Back when I was about seventeen years old, I started working on a fantasy story. It went through several iterations and got completely remade twice. At one point, I had a few fun ideas for seven-part epic. Suffice it to say, I’ve realized I don’t have the time or the mental space to write it all out. Still, here’s the basic idea.
A Long Story, or ALS for short, is a series of stories set in the same universe. Each book is set in a different time period, has different characters and different themes altogether.
- Book 1 – The Ancient Promise
- Book 2 – Silverglass
- Book 3 – War Stories
- Book 4 – The Sky Pirate Story (working title)
- Book 5 – Vanguard of Low Orbit
- Book 6 – King of Games
- Book 7 – The Time Travel Part (working title)
Book 1 – The Ancient Promise
Genre: Medieval Fantasy Adventure
Premise: A great empire is crumbling, and smaller kingdoms are rising from the ashes. An unassuming young man finds a legendary weapon forged by an ancient master. As he travels the world to slay thirteen dread dragons, he forges bonds with other competent warriors who each have their own agendas as well. Six towers and their elemental guardians safeguard the six great nations of the world, even as they deal with mystic forces beyond their understanding.
Book 2 – Silverglass
Genre: Medieval Fantasy Adventure
Premise: Five hundred years have passed since a devastating meteor storm that changed the world forever. A great empire has risen by conquering smaller kingdoms, but this empire has declared the act of adventuring itself a sin against holy powers. A dapper adventurer and aspiring guild master defies the laws of the land, brimming with kindness and confidence, until he faces a monster on a thousand-year old quest for immortality.
Book 3 – War Stories
Genre: Renaissance Fantasy
Premise: The world has slowly evolved with machines of steam and the elements. Battles with the dark powers have become larger and more frequent. Old rules of warfare are being forgotten as savage generals use new technologies target the innocent on an entirely new scale. One man, weathered by incredible loss and defiant until his last breath, stands up to end the dark powers once and for all.
Book 4 – The Sky Pirate Story
Genre: Modern Sky Island Fantasy
Premise: The world has grown, raised and drifted apart as numerous islands in the sky. The world down below is veiled by mystery, and only the bravest adventurers dare to steer their airships down to the world’s surface. A smart-talking young man with a less-than-serious attitude tries his luck traveling the world, uncovering lost sky islands and claiming ancient treasures. At least, that’s his plan.
Book 5 – Vanguard of Low Orbit
Genre: Sci-Fi Mech Action
Premise: The world is under constant attack of giant robot warriors from a nearby planet. The Vanguard is the fighting force of a worldwide coalition, united to protect the world itself from powerful invaders.
Book 6 – King of Games
Genre: Cyberpunk Action Adventure
Premise: In a world conquered by late-stage capitalism and battle-ready AI companions, virtual space has become an arena for anyone who can afford a computer. Firewalls and security systems are controlled by B-CAI, highly advanced computer personalities that can interact with each other. An unassuming ten year-old boy and his B-CAI enter a virtual arena tournament for the love of the game, only to find out that greater forces are at play.