SHOWMASTER HEART GAME (FRIDAY)

[showmaster]

A familiar voice can be heard above you, you're not sure if they're talking to you or not but it does feel like you're part of this conversation:

"What a Wonderful Story that you have. I've read it many times when I was feeling sad. You know, I wanted to keep it in my personal collection, but it doesn't seem that's going to be possible. To grant my wish, I'd have to sacrifice what it means to be a reader ... to become the story. That's The End that I'm looking for.

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Comments

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

...Editors are for people who have enough bravery to allow others to read their work.

[coughs]

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Any editor has absolutely seen worse.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

[Claps hands.]

See, you have a supporter already. It is time for your publishing debut.

[The other man seems to make a face.]

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

What's your story about?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

Well, honestly, I was trying to write an adventure story of some sort, but I've been stuck in the middle for a long while. I'm not sure how to end it.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

I write a lot of music. The specifics aren't the same, but I've had writer's block before, so maybe I can give some advice? Where were you in the story when you got stuck?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

Music is a whole 'nother level...

Well, you see, the main character and the party is meant to rescue the heroine who has been locked up for a long time. However, the tragedies that befell the main character have taken a deep toll on their psyche. There could be a happy ending where they recover and complete their rescue and live happily ever, but it feels fake. But if I try the realistic approach, I can only think of abject misery for the main hero and that seems ... like an ending I don't particular like.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Honestly... I think in real life people can recover from all kinds of nasty trauma as well, but it takes time. Does the recovery need to happen before the rescue? Maybe rescuing her and then recovering together might feel like a more realistic ending?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

That's true . . . I wonder what's the best way to do that.

[He pulls out a pen he had in his pocket and scratches the side of his head.]

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Well, the main character has a party, right? If there's a team, they can support each other. Working together makes everyone in the group stronger.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

...that seems pretty obvious in hindsight...

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

It's easy to miss obvious things when you're the one writing.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

...

[There's a sheepish smile.]

That's true. I've been writing for a long while.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

What made you start writing?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

Ah, my sister liked the rhymes I write.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

You must have had fun with it too, though, if it inspired you to branch out.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

Well, it did make her happy.

[smiles]

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Is this story for her too?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

...in a way, perhaps it is.

After all, it only exists here.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Here in... this dream?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

Yes. I'd like to help her wherever I can. Whether I am here or not.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Do you think she'll like this story you're writing now?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

I don't know. She might not like the ending.

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[socialcapital]

Well, you haven't written it yet, right?

Re: LOVE (Brother)

[ticketmaster]

...No...