As Above, So Below
Self-Published
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Description
Created from a gestational chamber in a different Galaxy, W.I.L - the first female Purifier of her kind - enters alongside three other companions into another galaxy - a Forbidden one - with surprising effects upon the inhabitants of the planet named Oras.
W.I.L lands in a world where time flows differently for each country. Equipped with advanced knowledge from another world, W.I.L has made it her mission to help the people of Oras with the use of her inventions and other technological contributions.
Information
- Status
- Hiatus
- Year
- 2023
- Author
- bloomsburry-dhazel
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Royal Road Stats
- Rating
- 5.0/ 5.0
- Followers
- 3
- Views
- 883
Chapters(5 total)
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Community Reviews(1)
- Theora WattersRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0I quite like this so far. What few issues there are is outweighed by personable characters and an informal writing style that fits the journal-style narrative.
Speaking of which, I think the style of the story is consistent and effective. The rambling, sometimes too personal thoughts of a new employee gives a direct line to the vibes of the story. It helps ground everything happening by seeing it through Damien's eyes and having everything reflected in his experiences (and traumas).
On that note, I like the story quite a bit so far. Mystery Flesh Pit (MFP) is a wonderful setting with its own general "story," but using it as a setting for someone else's storyline, playing off one another, makes for a very interesting balance. It reminds me of Silent Hill, with the setting being its own fascinating character that helps to uncover and reflect the protagonist's story.
Grammatically, there are a few minor issues. The prose itself flows pretty well, and the occasional punctuation or spelling mistake only hinders it so much. However, I do think that these minor problems work toward the story, since it's supposed to be a personal journal, which often feels more real if it has mistakes and errors. Though, I think that depends on the method. If this were a scan of a journal, I think it'd work well. But since it's purely a written medium, it's harder to tell what is intentional and what isn't, and ends up being more noticeable. Either way, minor nitpicks here at worst.
I think the character(s) so far are a major selling point. Damien has a clear voice and character concept to him, making him feel personable and real. Even Rod, of what little we've seen of him so far, feels real. You do a good job making the characters feel informal and lived-in, which is a good skill to have.
Overall, I like it so far. Excited for more chapters to come to see where things go.