I write fiction... as novels or short stories. I create universes by doing so. Each universe is with a particular genre in mind, though stories can be of any genre so long as they are consistent with established lore.
I write the prose with the idea that it can be converted into any other medium of fiction. The books lend themselves to being turned into comic books, shows, movies, tabletop role-playing games or video games.
My Weird World universe is already four books, as two novels and two collections of short stories. The genre is dark fantasy as survival horror. Children are usually the heroes. They are often characters of classical literature re-imagined into new characters with the surnames of the original authors.
The strangeness of Weird World would make it visually amazing as comic books. The stories emphasize dialog, which would make a show dramatic. The action lends itself to movies.
The protagonists usually seem like normal children... but prove superhuman. They have special skills and powers, which are not always obvious at first.
Weird World is the lore of many heroes. They travel to various and exotic locales while adventuring. They find various items and treasures. They encounter many creatures, some of them helpful but others hostile. The universe is ideal for role-playing games.
Heroes are most interesting as the slayers of monsters and baddies. Weird World has many monsters and baddies. The lore itself provides plenty of enemies for players to fight.
Everything about Weird World is what it is because of its rogue's gallery. The masterminds challenge the heroes to think. The monsters challenge the heroes to be brave. The foot soldiers of villainy set a standard by which the heroes can be objectively measured. The variety of baddies provides a challenge for every aspect of human nature. The universe is immersive accordingly. Its heroes are endearing accordingly... even if player characters in a story that is actually a game.
I do hope Weird World becomes more than prose. I want to see it in action. I am eager to play.
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