Synopsis:
A contemporary young man finds himself transported to imperial China as a low-level clerk amidst the civil service exams. While acting as a vengeance demon on behalf of his vessel, he comes to grips with some demons of his own. Sometimes, a change of scenery can prove therapeutic.
Length:
9,261 words/33 pages
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Genre:
Fantasy
Elevator pitch (64 char max):
Andy is not a vengeance demon. He tries his best.
Logline:
Displaced in time, a modern young man must navigate an unfamiliar past while haunted by the future he left behind.
What to Expect:
Coming of Age
Imperial China
Political Intrigue
Unrequited Love
Improper use of meal tray
Proper use of mooncakes
Sentence repetition, emphasis ambiguity
Trigger Warnings:
Bullying
Homomisia
Depression
PTSD
Suicide
Death of A Parent
Grief and Loss Depiction
Implied Grooming
Implied Emotional Abuse
Anaphylaxis
Inspired By:
Stealing Dragon, Exchanging Phoenix 偷龙转凤/The Switch (2001) - left such an indelible mark on my adoloscent psyche that it has inspired multiple stories
Daisy chains
Seasonal allergies
Series:
Localeth Legends
Bonus Content?:
Yes, please.