With the completion of our first
Writing Challenge, the turnout has been astounding and altogether very exciting.
What started as an individual project has turned into a wonderful collaboration. You are all welcome to create another collaboration, or simply enjoy what is there already.
So for greater ease, here's the complete
Unravelling the Truth - this collab is currently closed to new members jumping in - consider starting a new one!
by Polarissb - Milo, a veteran Author, suffers a crisis of faith and reaches out to any who might hear him.
by C-A-Harland - Jean, a free Wordsmith finds Milo's letter and decides to respond with one of her own.
by Sleyf - Verus, Second Editor in Chief deals with Re-Visions, and the arrival of Jean at the Library.
by Polarissb - Where Milo's story continues, and in which he sees Jean.
by C-A-Harland - Jean continues her Re-Vision within the Library.
by keeper-loves-writing - Where a Subduer captures a free Wordsmith who may be connected to the pending Library jail-break.
by Caffeinated-Bunny - Where Caelan, who was raised under the Editor's influence, seeks to leave them.
by Sleyf - The continued absence of the Chief Editor poses problems for Verus
by keeper-loves-writing - As promised, our Persuadable Subduer, 'John Smith', is on the hunt for information, finding that this simple mission is turning out to be more troublesome than he thought
by Polarissb - Approached by Alexia, Milo is not ready for the change she proposes.
by Polarissb - We go back to the Beginning...
by Vivocateur - Epeius, another Author, falls beneath the spread of this virus and feels robbed
by C-A-Harland - Lexa and Verus continue their battle of minds. The Rebel Wordsmith Underground is called upon to pull off a daring rescue, and we see Didacus, the elusive Editor in Chief.
by Sleyf - Verus learns that his problem is not so easily solved
by keeper-loves-writing - Backtracking to the torment of our Anonymous Author, things do not look good for her
by Caffeinated-Bunny - Flashback to Caelan and Eireann's parents and a glimpse into the past
by Polarissb – Thomas has been hiding from the Subduers all this time, but a new message from his contacts in the Wordsmith Rebellion might change all that
by Polarissb – Milo is running out of options to quell the rebellion, and decides to take matters into his own hands
by Sleyf – With options running out, Verus takes action to contain the contagion, discovering more than he bargained for.
by C-A-Harland – Brian meets with the other free Wordsmiths as they begin to plot their attack on the Library
by Vivocateur – In isolation Epeius is subject to memories of his past and what he truly is
by Polarissb – Thomas meets with the rebel Wordsmiths to assist with the Library attack, and to release his last secrete weapon
by C-A-Harland – Alexia is in confinement following her previous actions. Freedom maybe closer than expected, but the cost is also higher
by Caffeinated-Bunny – Eireann manages to locate Alexia after infiltrating the Library
by Sleyf – Verus presents Alexia with a choice - how far is she prepared to go for freedom?
by C-A-Harland - Alexia must face the choice Verus has offered her. She may still save the Library, but at what cost?
by Vivocateur – Able to think relatively clearly, Epeius takes matters into his own hands to protect the Library, facing the Transcribers.
by Caffeinated-Bunny – Eireann continues making her way through the Library, following the trail of Epeius, remembering where she has seen him before
by Sleyf – With the Library in turmoil, Daedalus takes action to save his creation
by Sleyf - Unable to allow the loss of her cause, Cassiopeia seeks out Verus for her own motives
by Polarissb - Forced against his will to be part of the rebellion, Milo seeks to rectify the problem he was the start of in order to defend the Truth he is so loyal to.
by Vivocateur - Epeius comes to realisations about the Elite, reaching out to anyone who can hear him to save the now-burning Library
by Sleyf - The mission to rescue Epeius now becomes crucial to Verus' plans for the Library
by Caffeinated-Bunny - Disconnecting Epeius from the Core, Erieann attempts to reason with her almost-brother and bring him over to her side
by Sleyf - Confronted with Eireann, Verus may be forced to face failure
by Polarissb - Every message that gets out of the Library is an opportunity, and Epeius' may be the best yet.
by Vivocateur - Now connected to the Mother Terminal, Epeius sends another message to the Wordsmiths as he prepares to destroy the Elite
by Sleyf - Verus realises the true potential of the new Core and what possibilities it can unlock.
The Characters So Far Milo -A veteran Author of Truth who has been at the Library for almost a decade
Jean/Alexia - A Wordsmith taking it upon herself to infiltrate the Library
The Anonymous Author (Emily) - The Chief Editor's 'pet'
Verus - Second Editor in Chief with ambitions for promotion.
Persuadable Subduer (John Smith) - just trying to make a decent living, man!
Caelan and Eireann - twins raised in two very different worlds under the rule of the Editors .
Epeius - Author of Truth who enjoys Re-Visions a little too much. Plays with his food .
Brian (Shakespeare) - A friend of Jean’s, who has teamed up with the rebellion to get her out of the Library
Thomas - A Wordsmith in hiding, who may have ties to the rebellion
But There's More...This project was all about stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new, and so we encourage anyone joining to now submit work that is not linked to the ongoing (happy-accident) collab.
by QuixoticApricot - The account of a paragon in the Guild who sacrificed it all to write
by QuixoticApricot - Here we meet Karina Agata, a Subduer responsible for the raid which captured the hero of the Guild
by Caffeinated-Bunny - The beginnings of genetic engineering that led to the creation of Eireann
by infoconduit - A welcome letter to those accepting the Elite's vision - or is it a satire by the Wordsmiths?
by @infoconduit - The follow-up piece to 'My Fellow Elite' and an analysis of the previous letter by an as yet, unnamed narrator. Stay tuned for the response
by Lear-is-not-amused - Psyche, and Author who will not be an author, comes to terms with words
by Sleyf - After mankind drove itself to the point of annihilation, control was what was decided was required for survival. Origin story behind 'Luther'
by Vivocateur - An unnamed Entics Agent is called upon to investigate the Maid of Asphodelus - a mysterious singer spreading hope in the outlying extremities of the sub-blasted wastes
by Sleyf - An account by Gaia