The Choice of Twilight

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Growing up has always been difficult. It's even worse when you have to do it all in one night.On the eve of his thirteenth birthday, Ty awakes to find himself in a dreamworld, one-so he is told-that exists to pit him against his greatest fears and insecurities. And to ready him for a final choice.Luckily, Ty is not without friends. He soon meets Gentry, a wooden puppet his grandfather made for him years ago, walking and talking, ready to help Ty learn what he needs to return home in one piece. But that won't be easy when a cruel and abnormally tall skeleton dressed in mockery of Santa Claus and his suit hates Ty's guts. San wants nothing more than to best Ty and do what none of his kind has ever done before: defeat a child that has made "the choice." But Ty will stop at nothing to fight back against everything San's got in order to face his fears and grow up. Because, if he doesn't, he will end up a kid forever. Or, worse...never wake up again.

This story is perfect for you if you are a fan of Coraline and Kingdom Hearts, both of those stories greatly inspired this one. I have recently added the Isekai tag after being unsure if it counts or not. I've decided it fits the description of what it is but not the current trends in the genre. If you go in with Coraline in mind I think you will have a better idea of the kind of Isekai this is.

And I've also added the Slice of Life tag, that is only for the first five or six chapters though, then Ty enters the dream world and it pretty quickly becoms a progression fantasy, a mix of more traditional fairy tale like trappings alongside more anime action and acquisition of slowly increasing powers.

With all that out of the way, please enjoy!

The book is now complete! It will one day be a series but, for now, it ends here. It has a satisfying conclusion though, no cliffhanger. Keep an eye out for my next story, launching soon ;)

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2022
Author: wiserthanthou

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 5.0/ 5.0
Followers: 26
Views: 17,439

Chapters(37 total)

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Community Reviews(6)

BellwetherRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The first few chapters start relatively ordinary, nothing explicitly supernatural in them. The story, however, develops rapidly carrying the reader off to toy land - the realm of Santa Claus' antipode. The flow of the story is smooth, at some points slower and sometimes fast, very fast, in a way similar to a ride on rollercoaster, where you rise slowly, only to plunge on a breathtaking speed. The story also has elements of foreshadowing and gradual emotional buildup. Overall, the story is pretty good, I recommend giving this one a try.
FreeidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
First off I'll say I really appreciate a slower start to a story, not slow as in nothing happens, but slow as in it sets the stage for what is to come. It gives the reader a chance for the characters and evironment to be built and the author does a very good job at engaging you. The description and setting does a good job of dragging me back to the nightmare of what was once Highschool. Not so much the bullying, but the having to get up in the morning. Damn you, monday mornings. Anyway, Let's get to the ratings:
Style 5/5: The story flows really well, it's easy to read and makes it a joy to flip the page.
Grammar 5/5: Nothing is out of place and I'm not sure I even spotted a single error in 8 chapters, although my eyesight is beginning to fail me so maybe someone might find one or two.
Story 5/5: A slower start that lets you appreciate the character, setting and story.
Character 5/5: The author does a good job with writing a young character and the anxiety's we maybe all faced during school that goes along with it. dailogue is realistic and easy to follow. The relationship between the MC and Anna is sweet and they are both relatable.
I had no issue with the story, and personally, couldn't find any problems with it. I'm looking forward to reading more and to the author, keep up the good work :)
IanFlatRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The juice box stuff is sweet, and offers great character- and relationship-building.
Ty's flaw is established early and effectively: he's afraid of new things. Bang, done. The dialogue is quick and snappy. The horribleness of his day at school is maybe a little heavy-handed, but that's exactly how things feel to kids, so I think it works well.
The plot is a little slow off the mark, perhaps, but the writing is sharp and quick enough that it still really moves. And we get a strong grounding in Ty's life before Things starts to happen.
KageusRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As of chapter 5, this story has set the stage for a great tale of adventure, loss, love, despair, hope, and everything in between.
So far, The Choice of Twilight is great for two reasons.
Firstly, the author understands the Teen genre. He has crafted a tale that balances optimism and pessimism in the main character, capturing the inner struggle that most teenagers face daily. In fact, readers of all ages could likely find a kindred spirit in Ty. A well meaning young man who soldiers on despite the bum hands he is constantly dealt. Ty is the classic Teen Lit hero. And that is not to say he is cliche at all! Readers will undoubtedly connect with him on his journey and will surely be rooting for him through the ups and downs of the plot! Every character in the story so far has a clear purpose. Nothing feels forced or shoehorned in. The inklings of romance aren't sickly sweet or over the top. They tug at the reader's heartstrings just right! This story has the perfect style for Teen fiction and I can't wait to see how the rest of it unfolds.
The second reason that this story is such a page turner is the undeniable sense that this story was written directly from the author's heart that was ablaze with the passion to tell this tale. I can tell this story means a great deal to the author and in turn, it means a great deal to me.
10/10 so far. I am on board for this adventure and am looking forward to seeing all the wonderful places it will take me to.
TrainWreckedRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
TCoT is a well written and addictive story, once you begin reading you NEED to know what happens next. In addition to being a page turner, TCoT also has well written characters, the MC, Ty, is far from 2d, and so are the rest of them. (i.e the villian is not just "DIEEEE", no, rather he has enough development to make the reader (almost) feal bad for him at times.) There are even characters that only appear for a short(ish) time, but in that time you gain a attachment to them and they only make the story better. In conclusion, TCoT is well paced, has well developed characters, almost perfect grammer (I found a single error in the ENITRE book), perfect spelling, and a amazing world and tale waiting to be read.
drifter265Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Is the story going to win any awards? Hit trending or rising stars? Probably not. Is the author full of potential with a writing style that would make even grown men envious? Yeah! While the story itself doesn't display all what the author can do, it suggests that if only the right inspiration for a story struck, then all could be set right in the world and the author could achieve great, great heights.
Story: A slice of life depiction of a twelve-year-old finding his way through the world with death, romance, and hope. It's so labored with love and effort, however, that you can't help but become attached to the characters and events. The main character, Ty, experiences the death of a loved one early on and the romance of a good female friend all near the same time. He goes to school and visits his late grandfather's toy shop. It all seems very mundane in the grand scheme of things, but the author's talent makes it so damn compelling. No gimmicks or tricks to fool us into shock and surprise. It's just pure emotion and a developed character. I loved it.
Grammar: I was caught off guard. There weren't any mistakes that I could see.
Style: The variation in sentence length and paragraphs made it for an engaging read. Even I am to blame for keeping things so routine, static, and the same in my writing structure. It causes a banal predictability. But this author's got the talent to keep it dynamic with the finesse of a master artist. Beautiful.
Character: In a slice-of-life, they live and die by their characters. Even though the boy here is young, he's got the wisdom of someone beyond his years. Following Ty on his adventures while maneuvering through the dreadful waters of a world brand new to him, hinged on falling apart at any moment, had me rooting for his bravery. He didn't break down once, and if he showed fear even a little, he kept picking himself back up and fighting. That's more than what I can say for my own characters, believe it or not.
You got talent, kid. Ke