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The Drunkard

"This is a fantastic supernatural Western that oozes tension, grit, and mythic heft. Elias Thorne is a fascinating antihero; the curse is sinister, the villains are mundane and eldritch, and the unyielding pressure applies. This is more than another gunslinger story because of the balance of horror, fate, and moral choice; it’s about the will’s ability to fight against the inevitable." Character: Elias Thorne Charismatic, imperfect, and balancing on the line between survival and damnation. His arc is riveting, transforming from reckless gambler to self-sacrificing bearer of the burden. This will make readers root for him and fear for him. The Curse & Its Rules The idea of “borrowed luck” is pretty simple and yet horrifying. The gradual unraveling of Elias’s fortune provides natural suspense, and the Collector as its enforcer makes it all the more ominous. Malachai & The Collector Malachai himself is an intimate, humanistic danger, while the Collector is a more inexplicably dark and inescapable force that lends Elias’s fate a sense of claustrophobia. Their give-and-take maintains the tension. Moral Dilemma  The central question of sacrificing another or suffering the curse himself raises this above a mere survival story. That internal struggle is what will haunt readers. Cinematic Atmosphere: Dusty saloons, moonlit canyons, a town where curses are the currency—it drips with style. It’s a Western at its core but sprinkled with unsettling, supernatural dread. Areas for Enhancement: The Connection Currently, she mainly describes the curse and helps Elias on his journey. Make it personal; give her something to lose. Maybe she wants the amulet back, or she has her own desperate agenda. The Collector’s Voice It’s sinister, but how does it talk? If it had a sense of comedic absurdity, if it addressed him in riddles that pile onto Elias’s decisions, it would be much scarier. More Western-Infused Prose Your world seems increasingly Western, but you could drive the dialogue and narration deeper into the biting, poetic Western voice (Blood Meridian, The Sisters Brothers) and go a long way toward treating the reader to more immersion. [Book Wow Factor] That is a very powerful basis. With just a few tweaks to Selene and the Collector and a touch more Western style infusing the prose, this could be an instant classic. If this were on your shelf, you would snatch it up.
iandino_dinoian · 4.2K Views

The Osiris Protocol

Dr. Maya Chen, a dedicated archaeologist, makes a groundbreaking discovery beneath the Sphinx a mysterious artifact that seamlessly blends ancient hieroglyphics with futuristic technology. This enigmatic device becomes a portal, allowing Maya to experience lives from different eras. When she inadvertently activates it, she is thrust into the body of an Egyptian priest steeped in secrets of “sky visitors” and divine wisdom. As Maya grapples with these vivid time-shifted experiences, she uncovers that each historical persona is connected by a hidden legacy a secret society that has safeguarded a profound body of knowledge through the ages. But Maya’s journey is jeopardized when a powerful tech conglomerate, Novus Corp, steals the main artifact. Determined to reclaim it, she clings to a surviving fragment that grants her controlled access to other lives: a Roman scholar, a medieval alchemist, and a Victorian detective, among others. Each transition deepens her understanding of an intricate, centuries-old conspiracy. In modern times, Maya’s investigation reveals a startling truth: Novus Corp’s leadership, including a trusted acquaintance, has been using the artifact’s technology to manipulate world events for their own gain. The artifact is revealed to be part of “The Osiris Protocol” a sophisticated mechanism designed not by aliens but by an advanced ancient human civilization, intended to preserve human consciousness and wisdom across time. With time running out, Maya must harness the knowledge and skills gleaned from her historical journeys to confront Novus Corp and prevent the activation of a colossal device that could reshape humanity’s destiny. Her quest evolves into a race against time, a battle to protect the legacy of human history, and a profound exploration of identity, destiny, and the timeless struggle between the pursuit of knowledge and the forces of control. Ultimately, "The Osiris Protocol" is a cross-genre tale that blends historical mystery, science fiction, and modern conspiracy, challenging the boundaries of time while highlighting the enduring human quest for truth and understanding.
SamuelWilson · 3.7K Views
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