Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A Gift for Father, Scene v1

This scene immediately follows after "A Handful of Flowers". These small introductions are getting repetitive, so I'll start keeping them short after this one. Thanks to everyone who has been providing constructive feedback, it has really helped me a lot in making the stories better, as well as improving my writing as a whole. Please continue to provide feedback, as always!

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Kismet returned to Delphi’s room and knocked on the door, the cavalilies hidden by her side. “Delphi? It’s Kismet.”

Helen, Delphi’s handmaid, continued tending to the room when she answered, “The princess isn’t here right now.”

“Know where she is?” asked Kismet. The sound of footsteps clomped behind her. Kismet spun around and saw Delphi entering the sitting room. “Nevermind.”

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

A Handful of Flowers, Scene v1

This scene follows "The Great Outdoors", introducing a few new characters. As always, please leave comments and feedback!

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Sara began to walk off until Kismet’s skin crawled at the sound of the Queen’s yelling. “Where in heaven’s name have you been, Delphi?”

Queen Natalia and Princess Lydia entered the courtyard. The Queen scowled at Delphi and Kismet, with Lydia walking by her side. Natalia glared at the grass stains and dirt that defiled Delphi’s embroidered, white dress. “Look at you, you’re filthy!"

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Kismet vs. Bandits, Picture vFinal

Here it is! The finished product of the picture my brother has been working on for me! This is a shrunken down version.


Artist: Jason Chan (www.jasonchanart.com)

Friday, December 19, 2008

The Great Outdoors, Scene v1

This scene immediately follows "Delphi in the Gardens". Hopefully it gives a better idea of the different personalities of the characters and their relationships. Let me know what you think!

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With hooded cloaks Delphi and Kismet stepped out of the hidden stone passage into the late morning sun. Kismet lent a hand, and helped Delphi out of the passage hidden amongst the side of a rocky hill. Delphi shielded her eyes from the sun as she lowered her hood. She gazed out over the woods at the base of the hidden trail.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Delphi in the Gardens, Scene v1

Here is the scene immediately following Kismet vs. Bandits. This scene introduces Delphi and her relationship with Kismet. As always, please feel free to leave comments.

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The castle garden bathed in the morning sun, emitting a warm and gentle glow. The soothing sound of trickling water filled the air, accompanied by Princess Delphi’s soft song. Her long, white silken dress glistened in the light, as she sat on the fountain side pulling petals from a flower and tossed them into the water. Kismet felt her troubles wash away as the sweet fragrance of the garden filled her lungs, and the beautiful voice of the young princess calmed her soul.

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Monday, December 15, 2008

Kismet vs. Bandits, Scene v1

Here is the written scene for the picture my brother has been working on for me. Please leave comments on what you liked or disliked about the scene. Also, feel free to suggest changes, or what to add/remove.

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The dawn sky appeared as if stained with blood, casting an eerie red glow over the woods. Birds greeted the morning sun, filling the air with their morning chatter. Kismet peered at the bandit camp in the distance with her yellow cat eyes. Her tail waved with excitement, tapping Sara’s face as three more bandits enter the camp...

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Kismet vs. Bandits, Picture v4

Today my brother sent me the color scheme for Kismet vs. Bandits. I can't wait till it's all done! Please leave comments on what you think of it, and what changes you think would improve it.


Artist: Jason Chan (www.jasonchanart.com)

Kismet vs. Bandits, Picture v3

Here's the next comparison image for Kismet vs. Bandits. The right is one with spots, and the left is the same image without. Which do you think looks better?


Artist: Jason Chan (www.jasonchanart.com)

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Kismet vs. Bandits, Picture v2

Here's a progress image of the next picture my brother is doing for me. I can't wait till it's finished, it's looking pretty awesome. This picture allows you to see Kismet's full body structure (legs, feet and tail which weren't in the pond picture). I will be posting the scene by next weekend, hopefully.


Artist: Jason Chan (www.jasonchanart.com)

Feel free to comment, and point out what you like or dislike between the two!

Sight Unseen: Happy Follow-up

For those of you who hate sad endings and wanted a happy one, here it is. This is a follow-up to the original ending that I purposely omitted because I felt that the sad ending was more memorable, and makes the story deliver a different message.

Anyway, here's your happy-ending, let me know what you think!

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After several months had passed, Kismet returned to the very spot she first met Ced. She sat there, staring out over the pond as it glistened in the setting sun. The time they had spent together was so brief that she began to wonder if she imagined it all, but it didn’t matter to her. She could never forget his warm smile, the smile that once brought her to the pond every day. However, every time she remembered his smile, she would also remember the terror that tore them apart...

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