December 1st, right before the summer vacation. The dimension cracked, and the creatures of the abyss started to take control.
Lucas, a mere university student, had precognitive dreams months before the catastrophe. Gradually went insane from those dreams, Lucas, who just developed a twisted personality started to turn the fate of humanity.
(Cover art by me, @shiopan on tumblr and here.)
(Cross-posted at Royal Road)
JUST COMING BACK FROM DEATH pls how you hide story?
So far, it is fresh, and the chapters are smooth. This work needs to be given a chance by any SH's reader if they find Apocalyptic or dark and deep Psychological theme works a cup of tea.
As there are only four chapters, so much to plot development is still possible there to give any more ideas on this story. The followings are my take from it:
This novel was a much more realistic take on a second chance novel I have read so far. I have seen the first time any author acknowledges that the human brain is not a magic computer with unlimited memory. It also has its moment to an overload side effect from all the information squished into a mind suddenly.
Also, I like that the author is conscious about the fact that is knowing some events suddenly for say one-two days ahead and would not make anyone suddenly believe that this is his second chance to live and start doing preparations for some unseen, unrealistic, apocalyptic type of event's coming. And not even once would doubt that what MC is feeling like eminent future might be a dream MC show or remember. Say, after reading some good apocalyptic theme novels that MC was impressed with, or have some psychological problem, and he should consult at least to his friends or family. This fact has made this story much more relatable and acceptable.
I would have loved if the author elaborated on how MC was couping with all the burden on him and the development that follows with all these Deja wu moments......
This dark theme work is to show us a new aspect of how might a college student can behave. I know not very light-hearted with the altruistic heroic MC take, but I can't wait to read this beautiful dark theme work till the end. I hope to see Conrad in the future.
Have to say I was expecting MC to look for some things to bring along with all the money he has as he did not speak till now that modern weapon or items..... yes, I do not know what is allowed on a plane.... but there might still be a lot what could be done..... waiting for @etherealbao's take on this matter.
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This is what a good grimdark novel looks like. The MC is what could be considered as crazy however there is a method to his madness. He has plans and goals, however as they don't align with what normal people know, he seems psychotic to them. I like that the MC takes action and makes use of his knowledge.
Taking about grammar, it is quite good. There are a few mistakes but nothing major. The writing style is easy to follow and descriptions simple and precise. Overall this is a good novel with a bright future.
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There’s some back-and-forth between the future and present, but the transitions are clear enough to prevent reader confusion. The protagonist, though troubled, is easy to identify with as a normal college student.
My favorite part so far is the conversation with his roommate about the potential to regret something being a motivating force. Though there are only three chapters in this story so far, I'm sure it will turn out amazing.
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