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Topics - EffulgentFirefly

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Manga Creations / Morphine-A short story
« on: February 21, 2018, 11:06:46 PM »
A little something I fished out of my discarded drafts. One day I want to write a novel about Isolda.

Spoiler
She doesn't call often.

It’s for good reason. They've never had a very sentimental friendship over their decade and a half knowing each other, even though he's helped her over the biggest bumps in the road, and vice versa. That's not to say they don't care dearly for each other, but calling had always seemed unnecessary, especially with the frequent texts sent back and forth.

But when her name pops up on the caller ID, there's no thought in his mind of turning her down, even though it's a Friday night after a long week of school and he’s in the middle of a competitive shooter. She doesn't call often, but when she does, it's usually dire.

“Hey,” He picks up, though he's immediately concerned when she replies with a small, hoarse ‘hello’ rather than her usual lighthearted greeting. “Iso, are you okay?”

“Y-yeah.” Despite her words, her voice is very much not okay, riddled with breathless tears that haven't yet been shed. His heart skips a beat, and he switches off the game and mutes the TV. “Isolda, what's going on?”

“N-nothing, I just wanted to-"

“Bull*censored*,” He interrupts her meek excuse, his own voice dead serious, and perhaps a little harsher than he wants it to be. “Isolda. Tell me what happened. Now.”

She hesitates for a long moment, and he waits patiently, until suddenly, her slight breaths become laboured and she breaks down in tears. It hurts him to hear her cry like so, and he muses a sympathetic ‘Isolda…’ into the phone as she sobs, her explanation broken and her voice hitching on every second inhale. He listens all the same, holding onto her every word, knowing he can't cure her, but he can perhaps be her morphine, at least for a little while.

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break Room / It's Opinion Time
« on: January 22, 2018, 07:02:55 AM »
The majority of users here are either writers or artists (or both) working together to achieve a common goal, whether it be through peer feedback, or filling in that missing part of a project you can't do alone. But what's the hardest (or easiest) side of the coin-writing or drawing? Well, you tell me. I'm curious.

Don't be a troll. And don't attack people, that isn't nice. This is solely for opinions and countering them respectfully, not arguments.

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Develop Your Story / Romanticized Reality Plots
« on: January 02, 2018, 08:56:23 PM »
So I have a whole list of plots I don't have time for based loosely on people I have met and my relationships and interactions with them, and I thought I'd put them here so I (hopefully) won't forget about them. I am going to write them eventually, but if you want to use one then feel free, because I'd love to see another take on them. And if you have your own similar plots, then post them too, and we can have a collection of story ideas based on real-life experiences!

Awkward
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When Mio and Stellan crash into each other on the way out of school, it’s their first words to each other despite them being in the same school for years (even if the words are ‘*censored*’ and ‘sorry’). And even though their interaction is limited and awkward, both of them are left wondering about the other person… And how they’ve managed not to talk for years on end. So when they encounter each other at the same turn again, Stellan is determined to get to know the girl that lurked in the shadows for years, and despite herself, Mio is intrigued.

Drop in the Bucket
Spoiler
Lara and Penrose have been best friends since the fourth grade, even if some of their friends in the group they're part of have missed it. And even though they attend different high schools, they're still close as ever, if not more so. When Lara and Penn’s last year of high school rolls around, the two realize they've made a high school bucket list-a bucket list that's gone forgotten until then! And while Lara isn't sure they can complete the list of thirty-two things while also completing their senior year successfully, Penn isn't about to let them leave their childhoods behind unfinished.

Fool Me Once (Trigger warning, btw)
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Rosa’s got a pretty good school life. With a group of friends that treat her like the best of the best, a boyfriend blind to her downfalls, and her pretty decent grades, it’s a place she’s in complete control of. Causing drama, getting whatever she wants and making herself look incredibly good in whatever she does, it’s a nice escape from her crappy home life. So when she accidentally completely screws over her best friend (and not for the first time), she’s determined to get through it with her usual twisted truths and loyal crew. Zinnia’s come back to her every time anyway.

Until she doesn’t. In fact, Zinnia commits suicide. And suddenly, everyone in the grade is convinced Rosa was the thing to push her already broken mind over the edge, including some of her very own friends.

Hotshot
Spoiler
Caelan is one of the star players on his all star soccer indoor team in the region. An excellent and naturally talented athlete, he’s never had a problem with winning a play or wrapping up a game, and has never had any trouble with running circles around the competition. And while his playing style is a little odd, his team has adapted to playing with him over the years.

Until Noel shows up.

New to the co-ed program, Noel is a newbie in a group of boys who have played together for years and is at an awful disadvantage. Though some of the team is welcoming, most of the boys generally ignore her-Cael included. As a boy who’s never really interacted with girls or women, Cael has always had trouble with them-and Noel seems no different… But he’s never had someone match his raw talent before either…

Out of the Friendzone (And into the Fire)
Spoiler
Demetra and her group of friends have been tight for years, and her being the only girl of the bunch has never gotten in the way before. So when an incident happens on a school trip to Canada's Wonderland that involves her kissing perhaps the least likely of the crew to be interested in her gets out to the rest of the group,
 she's left wondering just how much the fact that she's a girl means to the rest of the boys...

It's a Small World
Spoiler
Cassian and Etta have known each other since first grade-and have hated each other for as long as they can remember. Clashing at every given moment, facing massive punishments and escalating to words and actions neither of them are really sure they mean, they’ve been stuck next to each other at lockers and attendances for years based on their last names, and their near decade-long quarrel is known by everyone around them. Until eighth grade. The last six months before high school, Cas and Etta are suddenly civil after being requested to be in none of each other’s classes, and if anything… Are friendly. And when they graduate on good terms, they find as high school begins… They find they miss each other’s presence at their respective schools, after years of hating each other.

When they both come across each other at a university away from everyone and everything they know, it’s a shocking moment for both of them-and while Etta, who got the short end of the stick when it came to their cruel encounters, would much rather just forget about ever meeting him, Cas is determined to befriend the girl he couldn’t forget… And perhaps both of them have more chemistry than they think.

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General Manga writer discussions / Writing with limited life experience
« on: December 29, 2017, 01:27:21 AM »
I'm a younger teenager (under 17), and a one that cares more about my writing and video games rather than people my age at that. With both of these combined, it can be difficult to gain life experience, and though some of my writing has managed, there are just some things are hard to write accurately until you've seen it first-hand. So what's the best way to write something you've never experienced, or come close to experiencing? I've got a little while to go before I'll be out in the world and having these things happen to me.

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Manga Creations / Shaved Ice-A crappy novel by Effie **Complete**
« on: December 24, 2017, 12:04:30 PM »
editing/scrapping

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Manga Writers wanted / Effie's Writing Portfolio-Come and check it out!
« on: December 24, 2017, 05:18:18 AM »
Below are the basics. If you want a nice, friendly introduction (I know I prefer them) then check the spoiler.
Spoiler
Hey! I'm EffulgentFirefly (or Effie, for short if you'd like) and I'm a Canadian teen with an affinity for writing and gaming. I've had a short story published by Polar Expressions Publishing in one of their student contest anthologies, and though it was a couple years back (and it's more than a little cringy), I'm willing to post it as an example if need be. I've just finished the first draft of my young adult/teen fiction novel, and am working on editing that as well as the sequel. Both my parents write (my father being a talented sci-fi/dystopian author in his spare time, and my mother's business revolving around her writing for others), so I guess it's just in my blood.

As for genres, I can write nearly anything other than mystery-it comes out cheesy when I try.  I prefer the ones I'm good at, those being slice of life, non-cheesy romances and obviously youth or teen fiction, as well as sci-fi and fantasy. I'd like to think I'm flexible with what age group I can write in, but I'm a young person, I can only know so much. Even so, I always try my best.

If you're interested or have any thoughts or questions, don't hesitate to comment or message me. I'm open to criticism and advice. And if you want to try and work with me, then don't be shy to ask!

~Effie~

(Pen)Name-Effie Azarra

Age-I'd prefer not say. I'm a teenager attending classes.

Previous works-I've had a couple short stories published, and I have two unedited novels. I've been writing since I can remember, though, and plan on writing until the day I die.

Prefered genres-Almost anything that isn't comedy or mystery. I prefer to write with teens or characters no more than 10 years older than me for obvious reasons, but I can try and be flexible. My favourite is slice of life.

Availability- NOT TAKING REQUESTS/PROJECTS UNTIL JULY
I much prefer passion projects with no deadlines, and even though I can work with firm deadlines, I'm a student, and they can be hard for me to manage. I'd love to help out any artists looking for a writer or someone to help them develop a story, or another writer looking some help or a co-writer too! Feel free to message me or reply here if you're interested, and I'll see what I can do.

~Notes-I'm flexible when it comes to what I'm writing, and though I might not be the most talented writer in the world, I like to think of myself as good at tweaking my plots or writing styles for the person I am writing with or for. If you're an artist who has an idea that you'd like to develop, then I don't mind helping you out. I'm also young, and my skills aren't near that of some people here, but I can only get better through practice. I absolutely love seeing what I write actually drawn out on paper or seeing someone I've helped find their success, and it's one of the best feelings in the world for me, honestly.

*This summer I'm opening myself up to reading requests. I'm very shy when it comes to giving feedback on the forum, and I usually like to have a lot of back and forth with the writer, just to see what they're thinking. It's a little easier for me to do it privately and when someone asks. I might not be the greatest at giving feedback, and I dunno if private reading requests are even a thing here, but PM me regardless if you're interested. The only guidelines I have are to be prepared to tell me how honest or harsh you want me to be, and what exactly you want me to critique (plot, characters, overall story, etc).

My works on MR:

Morphine: http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,18972.0.html

Shaved Ice: http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,18873.msg290083.html#msg290083

Robot - Isolda's Story: http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,19069.msg292908.html#msg292908

Old bits and pieces of writing:
http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,19124.msg294438.html#msg294438

Shaved Ice 2.0 drafts:
http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,19148.msg293922.html#msg293922

Different - Fiona's story:
http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,19155.msg294084.html#msg294084

The Will:
http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,19119.msg293482.html#msg293482

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Welcome Center / Hi...
« on: December 23, 2017, 11:47:15 AM »
Hello... I'm Effie. I'm a writer who can't draw to save my life, and wish I had more time to read manga. My writing isn't as good as I'd like it to be, but I think that comes with being a student...

Dammit. I hope this isn't too awkwardly laid out. Hi, regardless.

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