SCC Round 1, Part 2: Story Drafting
Right now, I am trying to craft out of the story based on the five keywords: fossil, continuation, pasture, performance and pardon. I have typed out a few paragraphs so far, but this story was taking longer to develop than I had thought. For now, I have put together paragraphs in chapters and will try to continue the story. I would need to write out all of the chapters, proofread it, and do research on some of the cultural references that I might include in the story. I need to do all of this before my full story could be on the blog.
Cannot wait to see what the story will be like? Well, here is a teaser! I have not come up with a title for this story yet, but I have just finished writing its first chapter.
Chapter 1: A Fateful Encounter
Have you ever felt like you were living in a painting? My last picture-perfect moment was one of the most enchanting moments in my life, which I am sharing with you now. I remember that I was surrounded by works of art. Columns of light streaked down the star-studded sky, as if an angel had been painting in the sky. Melodious notes twirled with the chilly evening breeze, while two shadows danced in sync with the song of the wind. The pale moonlight bathed the snow-capped mountains in a layer of silver. These scenes were absolutely lovely, as they enchant people, and compel them to create wonderful things, from beautiful tales to stunning drawings. I was extremely fortunate to have witnessed such a sight, for it was from a very remote and secluded place that I feasted upon this scenery. That place is called “The Cradle of the Galaxy”, and people have forgotten about its native name.
The starting point for this miraculous view was in a completely different environment. Shockingly, the idea for the trip to The Cradle of the Galaxy sprang up in the virtual world. I became part of this world in the game, Free Frontiers. The title of this game was a blatant click-bait, but I was drawn to it because it offers the unique concept of play-for-premium, where players get money from just playing games in this online world. As I was being cautious, I did my research on this game and found out that this game world provides a platform for scientists in the real world to do research by enlisting the help of players. Surveys and experiments can be converted to unbelievably fun games, enriching both the Free Frontiers world and real world with the data analytics players contribute. Since the game was for a noble cause, and I had time to spare on my job as a freelance writer, I decided to delve into Free Frontiers.
The Free Frontiers world has a diverse array of terrains that closely mimics their real-life counterparts, so some explorers (this is the generic term given to Free Frontiers players) have shared in social media sites that they felt like travelling around the real world while playing the game. My adventure with the Cradle of the Galaxy began when I was struggling to bring down Ahuizotl II, a powerful guardian-class golem that took after the dog-like, man-eating creature in Aztec mythology, Ahuizotl. The golem was the guardian of Mega Tropicana, one of the largest rainforests in this world, and also the protector of the lost treasures from an ancient super-civilisation, Aphqaztex. As a swordsman, I tackled the monster with a shiny sword which had a blade that was as long as one of my arms and was strong due to a special metal alloy it was forged with. The sword was handy for cutting down the vines and cobras blocking my way, but it proved to be less useful when it came to the tough skin of Ahuizotl II. I needed weapons made of a higher-grade material as they offer better performances in combat and for me to stand a chance at defeating the golem.
As I went for another futile slash on the golem’s earthen skin, its gigantic hands hurled me away into the towering trees surrounding the golem. As a result, my health was almost depleted and I came quite close to death. The golem charged toward me to finish me off. All hope of getting past the golem and uncovering the legendary treasure seemed to be lost, until a shadow whizzed by in front of me. The shadow jumped so quickly that I could only see a pair of hands touch the golem and the golem disintegrate into dust when a magical spell was uttered. Being a solo player in the game, I was unable to decipher what language the spell was in, and the meaning of the spell. Nevertheless, this fateful encounter was when my adventure to the Cradle of the Galaxy started.
My formidable, troublesome opponent had been defeated in an instant. “Lucky me! I didn’t have to die. And that man is awesome! I have to thank him,” I thought. As I approached him, I noticed his burly figure and a blue armband to indicate that he was in a guild. The borders of the armband were adorned with crowns, a privilege that only guild masters have. In the middle of his armband was the guild symbol, which looked like the symbol for the “Command” key in the Apple Mac.
Have you ever felt like you were living in a painting? My last picture-perfect moment was one of the most enchanting moments in my life, which I am sharing with you now. I remember that I was surrounded by works of art. Columns of light streaked down the star-studded sky, as if an angel had been painting in the sky. Melodious notes twirled with the chilly evening breeze, while two shadows danced in sync with the song of the wind. The pale moonlight bathed the snow-capped mountains in a layer of silver. These scenes were absolutely lovely, as they enchant people, and compel them to create wonderful things, from beautiful tales to stunning drawings. I was extremely fortunate to have witnessed such a sight, for it was from a very remote and secluded place that I feasted upon this scenery. That place is called “The Cradle of the Galaxy”, and people have forgotten about its native name.
The starting point for this miraculous view was in a completely different environment. Shockingly, the idea for the trip to The Cradle of the Galaxy sprang up in the virtual world. I became part of this world in the game, Free Frontiers. The title of this game was a blatant click-bait, but I was drawn to it because it offers the unique concept of play-for-premium, where players get money from just playing games in this online world. As I was being cautious, I did my research on this game and found out that this game world provides a platform for scientists in the real world to do research by enlisting the help of players. Surveys and experiments can be converted to unbelievably fun games, enriching both the Free Frontiers world and real world with the data analytics players contribute. Since the game was for a noble cause, and I had time to spare on my job as a freelance writer, I decided to delve into Free Frontiers.
The Free Frontiers world has a diverse array of terrains that closely mimics their real-life counterparts, so some explorers (this is the generic term given to Free Frontiers players) have shared in social media sites that they felt like travelling around the real world while playing the game. My adventure with the Cradle of the Galaxy began when I was struggling to bring down Ahuizotl II, a powerful guardian-class golem that took after the dog-like, man-eating creature in Aztec mythology, Ahuizotl. The golem was the guardian of Mega Tropicana, one of the largest rainforests in this world, and also the protector of the lost treasures from an ancient super-civilisation, Aphqaztex. As a swordsman, I tackled the monster with a shiny sword which had a blade that was as long as one of my arms and was strong due to a special metal alloy it was forged with. The sword was handy for cutting down the vines and cobras blocking my way, but it proved to be less useful when it came to the tough skin of Ahuizotl II. I needed weapons made of a higher-grade material as they offer better performances in combat and for me to stand a chance at defeating the golem.
As I went for another futile slash on the golem’s earthen skin, its gigantic hands hurled me away into the towering trees surrounding the golem. As a result, my health was almost depleted and I came quite close to death. The golem charged toward me to finish me off. All hope of getting past the golem and uncovering the legendary treasure seemed to be lost, until a shadow whizzed by in front of me. The shadow jumped so quickly that I could only see a pair of hands touch the golem and the golem disintegrate into dust when a magical spell was uttered. Being a solo player in the game, I was unable to decipher what language the spell was in, and the meaning of the spell. Nevertheless, this fateful encounter was when my adventure to the Cradle of the Galaxy started.
My formidable, troublesome opponent had been defeated in an instant. “Lucky me! I didn’t have to die. And that man is awesome! I have to thank him,” I thought. As I approached him, I noticed his burly figure and a blue armband to indicate that he was in a guild. The borders of the armband were adorned with crowns, a privilege that only guild masters have. In the middle of his armband was the guild symbol, which looked like the symbol for the “Command” key in the Apple Mac.
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