It really depends. I need to carefully review the details of the contract first. Things like rights, obligations, and potential benefits all matter before I make a decision.
The penalty for the breach of contract was a penalty that the author had to pay if one of the parties violated the terms of the agreement. The amount and conditions of the penalty would vary according to different agreements and circumstances.
For example, some novel contracts might specify that the author must complete the rest of the book within a certain time after publishing it. If the author failed to submit the complete manuscript on time, they might have to pay a certain amount of penalty. Other agreements may also specify that the author must complete the copyright transfer procedures within a certain period of time. If the author fails to complete it on time, he may have to pay a certain amount of penalty.
The specific amount and conditions of the penalty for the breach of contract would vary according to different agreements and circumstances. Generally speaking, the amount of penalty should be appropriate to reflect the author's breach of contract and not bring too much financial burden to the publishing house or copyright owner. Therefore, when signing the contract, the author should carefully read the relevant terms in the agreement to ensure that he understands and abides by the provisions of the agreement.
I'm not sure specifically what this 'let's make the water turn black story' is about without more context. It could be about an experiment that somehow changes the color of water to black, perhaps through adding certain substances like ink or some chemical reactions.