Recent content by S.TrujilloL.

Thanks a lot — really appreciate you pointing that out. I had a gut feeling those lines might be leaning too hard into "sounding profound" instead of earning their weight naturally. Always grateful for sharp eyes like yours.

Thank you so much — I really appreciate you taking the time. I recently uploaded the first five chapters of this story, and I’ve been wondering how that tone would land with readers. It means a lot to hear that the restraint and emotional weight are coming through — especially from someone...

Hi everyone, I recently uploaded the first five chapters of a story that’s been haunting me for years. It’s not about chosen ones or epic quests. It’s about people who didn’t resist when they should have — and are now trying to reclaim the one thing they didn’t know they’d lost: the ability to...

Hi everyone, it’s a pleasure to be part of this amazing community. I created an audiobook version of the prologue of The Story of Nemi, and I’d truly appreciate your honest feedback — whether you prefer listening, reading, or both. Your perspective means a lot and helps shape the direction of...

That makes total sense. Not everyone expresses emotion through tears — and honestly, feeling sad or bitter without crying can sometimes hit even deeper. Like it lingers longer. I’m curious though — what was it about the Warrior of Time arc that left that impression on you? Was it the choices...

Haha — fair enough. Cheesecake is probably more comforting than existential dread anyway. But I’ll take that as a signal: sometimes emotional stories trigger skepticism because we’ve been hurt by stories that didn’t earn our trust. That’s why I write the way I do. I’m not trying to manipulate...

Haha, totally fair — I’ve been experimenting a bit with format lately, trying to highlight subthemes visually to see if that invites different kinds of reactions. But honestly, I really appreciate the feedback. Curious, though — do you think it works better when the emotion is shown through the...

Wow — that greyhound story got me. It’s wild how sometimes the most emotional moments aren’t the ones that try the hardest, but the ones that just happen — where an animal simply chooses to act, without words, without drama. Just… quietly, and completely. And I totally get what you mean. It’s...

Haha, yeah — that feeling is real. When a story feels like it’s been emotionally engineered by algorithm, it’s hard not to shut down. We sense the blueprint. The timing. The manipulation. And it’s not that we don’t want to feel… it’s just that we want it to be earned. But here’s something I...

Totally get that — and honestly, I think you're not alone. Some of us just don’t cry with fiction, especially when it comes to animals. Maybe because we’ve seen too much. Or maybe because the story never hit the right place. But now I’m genuinely curious — Is there anything (in fiction or real...

Hey — just want to say, your frustration is valid. That tension between loving your story and feeling like you can’t get it out? It’s more common than you think — especially with dream projects. Why? Because you care. And when we care, we don’t just want to write — we want to do it justice. Here...

Hi folks, Just wanted to open up a heartstring-pulling question: Could be a loyal dog, a quiet creature, a sentient AI pet, or even something metaphorical. Was it the way they waited? The way they never spoke, but always understood? The moment they refused to leave? Why I’m Asking: I’m...

Feedback welcome: Emotional sci-fi, ethical dilemmas, narrative rhythm Hi everyone, I’m Sergio — physician, clinical educator, and debut author of a speculative sci-fi novel that isn’t about the end of the world… but about the end of something more intimate: The will to choose. What is The...

I’d say: don’t stop. Don’t rewrite — evolve. What you’ve created has a kind of rawness that can’t be faked. That chaos you mentioned? It works — it mirrors the panic of becoming something unrecognizable. It’s not polished, but it breathes. That matters more. Could the language be tightened...

This story has a raw, surreal intensity that really pulls you into the character’s disorientation. The mix of physical pain, memory loss, and the existential terror of becoming something other is striking — especially the moment where they realize they might be a shadow. That scene had weight...