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literary magazine speculative realistic fiction

The World seems Realistic but Why do I have a Leveling System?

The World seems Realistic but Why do I have a Leveling System?

Sheila is an average girl who likes to play video games and watch animes in her free time. If there’s anything that stood out from her, that would be her beautiful appearance. Due to spending too much time playing video games till late at night, she would usually forget to do her homework which she would, later on, asked her best friend, Ria, for help. A total average gamer-otaku girl. Like any other day, Sheila was walking her way to school when suddenly the phone in her pocket vibrates. She pulled it out of her pocket to check with the expectation of seeing a new message, but the result was something that would change her entire life completely upside down. Leveling System, it was a mysterious app which suddenly appeared inside her phone. By using it, she could level up like the character in the game and become stronger. But what would an average girl do by becoming stronger? Not expecting to fight anything absurd in her daily life, Sheila slowly adapts to her new life of leveling up inside an instant dungeon. But out of nowhere, A goblin appeared in front of her somewhere in the alleyways. Where did it come from? Not knowing anything, Sheila ended up killing it. That night, She woke up to a nightmare where the world turned chaotic as monsters run rampage everywhere, it was a world where a weak human life was nothing but garbage, a world where strong prey the weak. She believes it was a premonition of what her future would be if she does nothing. Will she stand up and take responsibly to fight for others? Or would she be selfish and only fight for her loved ones? The fate of the entire world is on her hand. Her decision will decide the outcome of everything. *** Important note: English is not my first language, so do expect to see a grammatic error and if you're such a kind and big heart person and would willing to help, feel free do so as I appreciated any sort of support. I'm also a new author who only wrote the story because purely for my own pleasure. Be warn though as the story progress and development is very slow. I started writing this story out of spit of not having anything interesting to read, do expect some cliche since this author likes it. *** [UPDATED!]The characters design followed by tiny bits information(Be warn as it would be a spoiler to the new readers!): http://imgur.com/gallery/twsIaJe If you like the story, please give some power stone, any will be appreciated! Credit to the artist, I just simply edit to fit the book cover; https://picrew.me/image_maker/234517 *** Discord: https://discord.gg/2JMqZ3e Support me: Send me a cup of coffee: Ko-fi/minxmean Patreon: patreon.com/NEETGuy
Fantasy
229 Chs
Literary Teacher Isekai

Literary Teacher Isekai

After a painful breakup, a 28-year-old literature teacher is unexpectedly transported to a mystical medieval world with his loyal college assistant. In a land where words have the power to shape reality, their literary knowledge becomes their greatest advantage. As they explore this strange new realm, they uncover a dangerous secret: the godlike creator has lost control, and now the characters are alive—and free to make their own choices. ______________________________________ What to expect: 1. Narrative Driven, the story may be a litrpg but the focus is less from the stat blocks and more to the characters and plot. Although, the stats are still very much significant.  2. Conflicts are real, this means that the main characters don't just get better and move on from past traumas right away. Improvement is gradual. If you don't like waiting, or feeling pain before having the strength to overcome it, this might not be for you (sorry, I've decided to take it to the unconventional direction) 3. There is a potential slow burn romance subplot and potential love interests depending on plot progression and audience interaction. But, I'd like to make it clear that this is not a harem. 4. A whole lot of literary allusions, if you enjoy popular and classic literature, you're in for a ride! 5. Explores the struggles of a modern day teacher in depth. This story is a quest for redemption,  6. The main characters are human, this means that they aren't the typical Mary Sue or Gary Stew kinda characters. Capable of making good decisions as much as they're capable of making mistakes. ______________________________________ Sidenote: It isn't excessively violent, in fact, it's the opposite. Just wanted to put the warning since some chapter has mild descriptions of violence. Erring on the side of caution would be best. ______________________________________ This journey is a quest for redemption, a confrontation of past regrets and the reimagination life and love in a world as fluid as ink on a page. 
Fantasy
36 Chs
How can a literary magazine promote speculative realistic fiction?
A literary magazine can promote speculative realistic fiction by featuring it prominently in their issues. They could have a dedicated section for such works. This gives more exposure to the genre and its authors.
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2024-10-25 21:17
What are the key elements of speculative realistic fiction in a literary magazine?
One key element is the blend of the speculative and the real. It often takes real - world settings and adds a speculative twist. For example, a story set in a modern city but with a hidden world of magic.
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2024-10-25 13:47
What is speculative literary fiction?
Well, speculative literary fiction basically takes you on journeys beyond the ordinary. It plays with ideas that might not exist in our current reality, like advanced technologies or different social structures. It challenges our assumptions and makes us think about what could be.
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2024-10-04 12:26
Can speculative fiction be literary fiction?
Yes, it can. Speculative fiction often contains complex themes, in - depth character development, and sophisticated writing styles, which are also the characteristics of literary fiction.
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2024-11-18 03:08
Can speculative fiction be literary fiction?
In some cases, yes. Speculative fiction can incorporate elements of literary fiction like rich prose, complex character development, and exploration of philosophical or social issues, blurring the lines between the two genres.
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2024-10-18 00:23
What are the key characteristics of realistic speculative fiction?
The key characteristics include a blend of realistic elements and speculative concepts. It often takes real - world settings and adds elements like future technology, alternative histories, or supernatural elements that could potentially exist. For example, a story set in a modern city but with the addition of a secret underground society of time - travelers.
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2024-12-06 12:24
2019 literary agents speculative fiction: How did literary agents in 2019 influence the speculative fiction market?
Literary agents in 2019 influenced the speculative fiction market by curating the works that got published. They decided which manuscripts were worthy of being presented to publishers. For example, agents like Donald Maass would select only the best speculative fiction works from the submissions they received, which in turn affected what readers could access.
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2024-11-07 17:21
2019 literary agents speculative fiction: What are some well - known literary agents in the speculative fiction genre in 2019?
Then there was Howard Morhaim. His agency was involved with representing speculative fiction works. He had an eye for unique and innovative speculative fiction concepts and was dedicated to helping authors bring their ideas to a wider audience.
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2024-11-07 18:31
What are the characteristics of speculative literary fiction?
One characteristic is its exploration of alternative worlds or futures. It often takes existing ideas and twists them in unexpected ways. For example, it might imagine a world where time travel is possible and then explore the consequences on society, relationships, and individual lives. Another aspect is its ability to make readers question reality and the status quo. It can introduce new concepts like alien civilizations or post - apocalyptic scenarios that force us to think about our own values and how we might react in such situations.
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2024-11-07 13:41
What are the characteristics of literary speculative fiction?
One characteristic is its ability to make readers think deeply. It's not just about the cool ideas like time travel or alien civilizations. It also delves into how these concepts affect the characters' emotions, relationships, and their view of the world. It might use unique narrative styles and rich language to tell stories that are both thought - provoking and engaging. Take Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' as an example. It presents a dystopian future which is a speculation, but through that, it examines power, gender, and freedom in a very profound way.
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2024-12-10 04:42
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