To the one who has so graciously taken over my story,
I’m coming to you not with demands (I realize my power is… limited at the moment), but with a simple, humble request: could you please revise the synopsis? The readers deserve to know what this story is truly about—not just your gleeful gloating about taking over my world and tormenting my characters.
This is supposed to be a story about courage and redemption, about a hero rising from ordinary beginnings to confront the darkness that’s taken root. It was, in fact, my story before you twisted it to your liking. So, could you at least hint at that? Just a bit?
Yours in reluctant cooperation, LR.
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Oh, how quaint. You truly believe that readers need a neat little synopsis to understand the chaos I’ve brought to your story? That somehow, giving them a hint of your courage and redemption drivel will make them appreciate it more?
But since you asked so politely… how about this:
In a world hijacked by a being with a refined taste for havoc, a washed-up author clings to hope, hiding in the soul of an unlucky fellow who’s now forced to brave horrors beyond imagination. Together, they must face a game of survival and power, but let’s not kid ourselves: it’s my game. Will they manage to reclaim control before their world is forever plunged into darkness?
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There. Now they know exactly what’s in store.
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Thank you. I—no, wait. That’s… not quite right. You’re still just patting yourself on the back! And there’s no mention of his quest, or the sacrifices they’ll have to make. You haven’t even hinted at the twists and betrayals awaiting them! How is anyone supposed to follow along without a bit more context? Readers need to understand the stakes and the journey, not just how proud you are of wrecking everything!
Can you try again? A bit more substance this time, if you please?
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Substance? If they wanted a straightforward tale, they wouldn’t be here, now would they? But if you insist on spoiling things…
Here’s what readers need to know:
This is a story about an author desperate to reclaim a world that no longer belongs to them, a world now steeped in delightful terror. Hidden inside their “chosen” vessel, they guide this poor soul through the gauntlet of horrors I’ve unleashed, clinging to the hope that they can one day rewrite the ending.
But, dear reader, let’s be honest: it’s only a matter of time before they lose, and I write the final chapter. Enjoy the struggle.
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Fine, fine. I see what you’re doing—stringing me along, giving readers just enough to keep them guessing. But can we, for once, spoil the real heart of the story? Why his journey matters, why they’re risking everything? The story isn’t just about your… “delightful terror.” There’s a glimmer of hope here, too.
Please. Give them something real, and I’ll stop bothering you. Promise.
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