Well, I am sitting in a hotel in Linkou, Taiwan, staring down the barrel of a Cat 3 Typhoon. So, I thought writing would be something to do, instead of watching the windows flex a lot more than I thought glass was capable of. I have a new book on the story board, and I would like to share the concept of it see if I could get some feedback on the interest. It will be a bit different than anything else I have done, but probably not that much so. Anyway, below is the introduction. I hope it is not too big for a blog. Would like some thoughts on the concept. Thanks.
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For eons, the war has raged, maybe before the beginning of known time. Despite the length of the battle, neither side has lost a life, spilled a drop of blood, or lost an inch of ground. Yet, the war rages. Neither of the combatants has set a foot in the other’s dimension, as this is not a battle for the respective home lands. The battle rages for domination of a third dimension, a neutral dimension, a dimension that can only be entered through birth, and in the form of a human. The dimension that both are wishing to dominate is known as the dimension of man.
Every child born in the dimension of man is a receptacle, a carrier of an entity from one of the warring dimensions. That entity becomes the child’s soul, his spirit, his life force. Though the child’s soul has no memory of its previous existence, or of the other dimensions, it guides the child as a warrior against those from the opposing dimension, without knowing why. When the human carrier dies in the earth dimension, regardless of the cause, the soul is released, and returns to its originating dimension to await rebirth, to start the cycle over.
The history of man has shown these battles to take many forms, from massive wars between countries, religions, or races, to individual wars against neighbors, strangers, and friends. The philosophical have had minor insight to the true war, and have given it many names. It has been called the war of the Gods, Heaven and Hell, or the eternal battle of good versus evil. Regardless of its name, the war rages on.
Those in the warring dimensions have long since understood that the war cannot be won by attrition. Millions and millions have died, only to have their souls recycled and reborn to repeat the process again. Domination can only be obtained if a portal could be opened, a portal that would allow the occupants of the outer dimension to enter the dimension of man, without the human receptacle. These free warriors could then drive the opposition out of the dimension of man, and prevent their re-entry.
How to create such a portal has been known to both sides since the beginning, but involved a barrier that neither side has been able to overcome. A portal can only be opened by a Devine soul, and a Devine soul can only enter the dimension of man by the willful breeding to of two Regent souls. The barrier that has yet to be overcome, is Regent souls can only enter the dimension of man as male humans, thus making the breeding impossible. Despite the myths and legends, neither side is magical, nor can they turn water into wine, lead into gold, or a man into a woman.
In a biomedical research facility, on the outskirts of Chicago, a tragic accident occurs, and two prominent researchers lose their lives. A third researcher is left in critical condition, but alive. The true magnitude of the accident is only known to the warring dimensions, as one of the researchers that lost his life was a Regent soul. However, as a result of the accident, his life force was transferred to the body of the surviving female researcher. The stage is set for the epic race that ensues as one side attempts to get the new female Regent to accept her role, and the other side races to destroy her, and learn the secrets of the transfer. What neither side understands is the power of a female Regent, when she uses her Life Force.
Comments
The female IS deadlier than the male afterall
Interesting premise and set up.
BTW what happend to the soul originally in the female's body?
And if/once the female Regent's soul awakens what will SHE think of this bizzarte and stupid war and how will SHE act?
And what is this Life Force?
For just a moment I imagined Obiwan Kenobi explaing the Force to Luke Skywalker.
I have a wierd mind sometimes.
John in Wauwatosa
Be careful. Typhoons are nasty things. Or my old Schiwnn 20 and 26 inch bikes.
John in Wauwatosa
Very
Workable concept there, and an interesting one. Hope you get through the Typhoon okay.
Maggie
Ausom!!!! There is so many
Ausom!!!! There is so many things to do with this I do not know where to start.
Please take your time and let this frute properly mature in your mind, then go with it. This can be a fantastic storytelling opertunity, great writer , story idea and the canvas to paint it on.
Huggles
Misha Nova
With those with open eyes the world reads like a book
I agree
with the other commentators. This has potential. I'm not sure I get the LifeForce thing in capitals no less, but I'll assume that these spirit transfers can use this 'energy?' in some way, shape or fashion. Are these reincarnations aware they're not from around here? Are there any humans who are reincarnated as humans or is everyone from one of the other two dimensions?
I'm sure there are other questions, but those are the ones off the top of my head! I do hope it helps.
hugs
Grover
PS: The weather report suggests your Typhoon is weakening as it approaches land. Stay safe, sound and dry!
Thanks to all
As projected, the Typhoon mellowed, but it was still a good show at a Cat 2. Watching chunks of metal fencing flying down the street was interesting. However, I am sure the owners of those cars were not as entertained as I was.
I appreciate the feedback. It will probably be a while before this idea actually shows up in print, but I think I know where I am going to take it. Something new for me, which should translate into fun.