The Three Horsemen Of New Beginnings

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Everything we knew is gone, burnt by solar radiation, warped by diseases, and splintered by the breakdown of everything that once bound us together. Technology has failed us, and the land becomes hostile. Every day is a struggle for survival, and I can't help but wonder if we're only prolonging the inevitable.

But it's not just the world that's going apart; it's also us. My friends and I, the last surviving members of a broken humanity, are plagued by what we've done, the choices we made that brought us here.

There's talk of escaping to Mars, Luna, or even Venus like those rich bastards, but I can't shake the feeling that it's just another desperate attempt to flee from the darkness that's closing in. The thought of leaving Earth, the land we once called home, brings me to tears. But staying feels like accepting an ordained fate.

I'm not sure if we will make it. I'm not even sure if we deserve to. But as the world falls around us, all we have is each other—and the smallest glimmer of hope that somewhere out there, beyond the dying Earth, there may still be a chance to survive. Even if it means abandoning everything we had behind.

---Inspired by: The Maze Runner, Red Rising, Void Runner book series and the Last Of Us video game series.

3x chapters a week! 2k words each.Note: The first two chapters are longer and slow-paced, with them being around 4.5k words each but chapter 3 and on wards, the chapters are smaller and their pacing is faster.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: cosmic_lonewolf

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Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
Followers: 7
Views: 3,004

Chapters(10 total)

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Community Reviews(8)

Calliope The AstralRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall: it is a very good story. The premise is interesting, the characters and refreshing, the worldbuilding is great. I am excited to see how it continues.
Style: I found the style to be really enjoyable. The author's descriptions of the world and the camp we find ourselves in are very vivid, and I definitely feel like I can picture it in my head. The tension within this camp is created really well, creating the right sense of unease you would expect to find in a story of this type. The use of snippets from overheard conversations I found to be very unique and satisfying, really make the world feel lived in and adding to the sense of unease.
Story: The story is very good so far. There is a slow build-up at first but the author does a great job laying the ground works for the world. The first few chapters give us an insight into the world of this post-apocalyptic camp and the different factions at play, as well as the relationships between the characters. The prologue nicely drops hints of what is to come.
Grammar: I didn't find any major problems with the grammar, there didn't seem to be anything that would take away from the rest of the story.
Character: I have really enjoyed the characters so far. The main character, Dev, is unique and interesting and it is nice seeing how he handles the world he finds himself in. We quickly get a grasp of how his mind works, and we see that while he might try to hide it he has a good heart. The side characters we meet are equally enjoyable and all provide interesting case studies of how different people react to a post-apocalyptic world.
SgaireRookilyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The Three Horsemen of New Beginnings delivers exactly what it promised.
The author engages with the premise of a post-apocalyptic near-future world expertly, giving us a taste of what life might be like without the comfy advancements we know and love.
Though I hesitate to call this dark yet, there's certainly a yellow filter over the entire premises. The world is dusty, dirty, humanity is tired, sick, and sore. All our comforts are dry-rotting or infected. Moments of humor seem forced -- in a good way, like the characters are struggling to keep up their spirits.
The build up is slow, expository. We're well-acquainted with what Dev is feeling and thinking throughout their work. The opening chapter promises plenty of drama and hurt to come, which is par for the course for the genre.
Though this type of story isn't really my thing, I can tell the author has put a lot of time, energy, and love into writing. The setting is immaculately built piece by piece like a beloved Lego set and we, as readers, get to wander around with Dev and the other 5, waiting for setback and painful event to turn into The Event that will tie into the first chapter.
longwindedone1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The Three Horsemen of New Beginnings" is a dystopian tale set in a post-apocalyptic world where society has collapsed due to catastrophic events and a deadly disease known as CORS. The story follows Dev, a young man navigating the harsh realities of life in a refugee camp, where survival is fraught with moral dilemmas and political intrigue. As Dev struggles with his past and the guilt of losing his parents, he faces critical decisions that force him to confront the remnants of his old life, particularly when he encounters Lylla, a girl from his past who arrives at the camp gravely injured. Dev must navigate the treacherous waters of camp politics, torn between self-preservation and the responsibility of helping those around him, all while grappling with the ever-present threat of the camp's power dynamics and the fragile hope of a new beginning amidst the ruins.
This story was reviewed after reading through chapter 3 (~11,000 words). I apologize for any spoilers (but there will likely be some).
Story:
This is a post apocalyptic story set in a world after a disease called CORS killed a lot of people (or sent them away). It follows the MC, Dev, as he interacts with the people in a refugee camp. There are politics there, and people whom Dev knows. So, often Dev wrestles with trying to navigate helping the people around him or playing politics. I really dig the setting.
Style:
This story is grim (in a very realistic way). It is a post apocalyptic world, after all. Hope is not something that exists in abundance. The MC is sometimes bitter (I would be too), as he remembers his past. It is told from the first person point of view, so we get to experience things with the MC. I really like learning the world this way.
Grammar:
Truth be told, I listened to this on the Royal Road app. So, I can't claim to have studied the punctuation of the story. But listening to the story, I was not taken out of the story by errors. This nitty gritty category worked totally fine for me!
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InkDragon.Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This novel really has a vibe of an apocalyptic scene with how the environment is narrated. The story telling in this novel is one of the best I have seen so far as the conversation between the the character are derived, it really enhance the emotion and atmosphere of the conversation.
The Main Character's temperament is really well written, his style etc everything shapes him up to be a good character. The scene narrated in this story are very detailed filling up any disconnected you may feel with the story. Supporting characters are equally well-developed, each bringing their own charm and significance to the story. Their interactions are layered with emotion, creating a tapestry of relationships that are as engaging as the overarching plot.
And also its not a run and go novel, with how much care the author has written it. It deserves good read taking in all what the author has written in the fiction world. For Grammer, no problems there, well written.
Speaking of plot, the story unfolds with masterful pacing, balancing exhilarating action with moments of poignant reflection. The twists and turns are both surprising and satisfying, ensuring that the narrative remains unpredictable yet coherent. Overall, it is great novel that I would recommend.
JJ_MotoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Style: The author is clearly a very talented writer. They have a strong narrative voice which is reflected through the MC. The author does a magnificent job in placing you in this dystopian world, making it feel all the more real, through their description of crowds, smells, and just how the world has had to adapt into this new norm.
Story: The story is shaping up nicely. While it does seem to take a while to really get into things, the author leaves just enough breadcrumbs to keep you interested. There are many aspects of the story that are brought that have incredibly great potential: such as the relationship between Dev and a person they formerly new, the politics of the camp, as well as all the hints to cults and other things beyond this little camp we have been introduced to.
Grammar: The grammar is highly competent. Comparable to books published by the Big 5 Publishers.
Characters: The characters are still at an early stage but a lot of them show great promise. We learn about the MC little by little, which I think is perfect. But where I think the author truly excels is their characterization, especially in Chapter 3. In just a few paragraphs and a handful of dialogue exchanges, the author successfully conveys the essence of each character and what type of person they will be.
ClyonRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This review was written as part of an exchange.
Overall:
Interesting premise, I'm not much of a reader yet it intrigue me the complex world that just a few changes put into it. Just three bad moments change completely everything! Would recommend for a light lecture~
Hoping to see what this book may bring.
Style:
It has tons of style, tho it insist upon it self sometimes a little bit too much. Too much of the time, it sets up correctly the grim situation it present the situation with the adequate words and a simple, yet solid fluid of words.
Story:
Really, a super really interesting premise i would say. So little changes to Earth yet so impactful, makes it for a great post apocalyptic world, and filled
Grammar score:
Honestly i only spotted like two errors and not even grammatical ones, just a couple of things that just got in. In general, in the grammatical sense and use of the language, pretty neat and swiftly if i must say so.
Character score:
Over all, the characterization of the people is simple yet firm, you can make an image of who is who and how are they with so little descriptions. Even the internal thoughts of the main character (as well as in the prologue) are well written, however, I feel it could use some improvement, extend a bit more on who are the people who more appears, like Dev or Amaria, but is good.
kitty_maineRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
The Three Horsemen of New Beginnings is a tense story about a world on the brink of collapse with vivid descriptions and a likea le cast of characters. While there are still a lot of questions to be answered about the world the protagonist lives in, it's a really strong start.
Style: the style of this story is great so far. The descriptions are vivid and the writing is clear and easy to understand. My one complaint is that the dialogue feels kind of stiff and unnatural, but it's not the worst dialogue I've ever read.
Story: The actual story itself is not bad at all, but I feel that I spent a lot of my time while reading this story confused about why people were doing the things they were doing. This is definitely my biggest complaint about the story so far. The premise and pacing is okay so far, I just wish everyone's motivations and the setting were a little clearer.
Character: I like the characters we've been introduced to so far, but I don't feel like I know any of them very well so far. Dev especially feels confusing. I wish we knew more about him and why he feels and acts the way he does. But, since it's still really early in the story I'm hopeful that will be revealed soon.
Grammar: The grammar was great! Other than maybe one or two sentences that were a little wonky, I didn't see any incorrect grammar.
This is a really well written story. I think with a few revisions it will be really amazing. The style and the story is there, I think it just needs some clarity in the storytelling to get it the rest of the way there.
Fisher00001Royal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Overall, the story is good but has a few weak points it could improve on. The setting of the story, which had elements that reminded me of 2090 and was set in a post-apocalyptic world where everyone was out for themselves, was something I liked. The inciting apocalyptic event was the flipping of the magnetic field.
Style: The writing style was descriptive and put a clear image in my head. I liked a lot of the analogies and I enjoyed how Cosmic Lonewolf dealt with certain aspects of camp life like gossip and resources shortages.
Story: There is no obvious motivation beyond survival. It is obvious that Dev is deeply affected by both of his parent's death. I would like to see it tied in more. Still, there are some interesting hooks that keep me reading like who is the mysterious stranger that showed up at the camp gates? Why was she shot? Why does Dev take such a risk on her?
Grammer: No issues. Perfect grammar. It was an easy read.
Character: I never connected with Dev. He just seems like he is struggling to survive. I also know he lost his parents and is young. Maybe this is more of a 'me' thing.