Finding Oneself: Epilogue Uploaded! (22 Ch. Story)

04/03/08:
So the conflict is finally over, but what will the group of five do now that their troubles are over (for the time being)? Where is Hale going to take them, and will they live together or will they go their separate ways now that Vide is getting strong enough to defend herself? Also, what did Lucy mean when she told Jen that Brant would pay for his sins? All these questions are answered in this closing chapter. As mentioned in the last time-stamp, Menyssan appears during a majority of this chapter alongside Lucy, where some interesting things happen...
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Epilogue-81792653


03/30/08:
After finding Tyler's trench coat, the crew finds Jen's recording, and decides to play it. As Jen's dying message is revealed, something extraordinary happens. Following through with getting things fixed, the group makes contact with Dobeniria, getting a response from a somewhat familiar person. The main story ends here, but what will happen to Brant's soul? What will become of Dobeniria? What happened to the AWOL soldiers? (The Epilogue will follow this chapter, in which Karbo's Menyssan will make a special appearance ^^!)
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XX-81487308


03/27/08:
What was that question for? Jen, feeling weak and losing her grasp on vitality due to her condition, decides to make a decision before Séna can configure a less radical measure, knowing that their time is limited and something has to be done fast. Séna obeys Jennifer's requests, fleeing to safety as Jen prepares to do the unthinkable. Time is up! Now what?
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XIX-81173798


03/23/08:
What happens when you have one global catastrophe, one dridder, one neko, two nagas, and eight humans, and decide to mix them all together? You have the Eighteenth Chapter of my story, "The Last Supper" ^^! Jen and her neko friend are fiercely interrogated, and after the Portal Sages get their information and make it clear that they don't trust them, the party ends (or perhaps, the party gets started). Séna thinks of a plan to dismantle the portal without the massive damage, but Jennifer's past actions render them impossible - until Jen explains the power behind her explosive. Time is running out! What will they do?
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XVIII-80821738


03/18/08:
Chapter Seventeen, "Dispelled," has been uploaded. A majority of the chapter describes Dobeniria's preparation before the plan with Felarya began, and the fate of Brant's original crew. As Brant has this brief flashback, he nears his own death.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XVII-80348927


03/16/08:
The eventful Sixteenth Chapter, "Unwilling Martyrdom," has been uploaded! Brant and Jen have a monumental confrontation, and a brief battle ensues. Hale, Vide, and Nyla fend for themselves against Brant's less-than powerful soldiers, until something strange happens. Rachel's true name and identity is exposed, and the Portal's real purpose is explained. Will Brant really have the last laugh? Is all hope lost for Felarya?
Expect Chapter 17 by about Tuesday.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XVI-80144196


03/14/08:
Chapter Fifteen had been uploaded onto DA and is entitled "Desperation." Things really speed up after Rachel kicks off the enchantment, and more of her identity is revealed. Nyla and Vide become trapped in a fight against Brant's minions, and Hale and Vide make their way towards Brant to figure out what he's planning, which happens to be far worse than initially anticipated.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XV-79961808


03/10/08:
Chapter Fourteen : Memories Revisited has been uploaded onto DA . Rachel keeps quiet around her company and waits anxiously to make her move (whatever that move may be). Hale closes in on her target, and Nyla and Vide find a very massive structure bordering Vide's father's grave. What is Brant really planning?
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XIV-79628069


03/06/08:
The Thirteenth chapter has been uploaded onto DeviantArt ^^! In this chapter, we get to see what's going on back at the actual Dobenirian HQ, where the Portal Sages are preparing for the trip ahead of them. Hints here and there are made, so watch out for suspense and cliffhangers ! The chapter title wavered from my predictions, and has been named "Cold and Lonesome." Look out for Chapter XIV (fourteen) around March 10th or so =p.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-XIII-79281688


03/02/08:
Chapter Twelve has been uploaded for the public to view! I had written the chapter with suspense driving me; a lot of monumental events and revelations are within this chapter! Remember the first Act in the Prologue? Hmm! (Expect Chapter Thirteen by around Thursday =p )
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-12-78950935


02/29/08:
Chapter Eleven is uploaded and ready for your eyes to observe! There are three vore scenes and one very intense encounter, so be prepared! The next chapter is going to be just as intense, so brace yourselves for some very shocking revelations (or maybe you foreshadowed this and it won't be). Chapter Twelve will be ready for upload by Monday or Tuesday. Yay for Leap-years!(?)
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-11-78778112


02/26/08:
The Tenth Chapter has been uploaded! The sub-title is "Artificial Disaster," and I warn you: CLIFFHANGER OF DOOM AT THE END!
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-10-78532636
I've also managed to make myself a nifty text-logo for my story, though I'm not sure what exactly I could do with it. In addition, I created a Table Of Contents for my story on a previous DA journal of mine. I'm sure most are thinking, "Umm, OK, annnd?" Well, the Table Of Contents has proposed names for the future chapters. I already know how exactly everything will unfold in the storyline; it's all a matter of getting it writ, now. Of course, the names and amount of chapters are subject to drastic change. They're not too revealing, but one with a very complex or creative mind could foreshadow something ethical, I suppose.
Chapter XI :
Chapter XII : The Crisis (?)
Chapter XIII : They're Just Pawns (?)
Chapter XIV : Memories Revisited (?)
Chapter XV : Desperation (?)
Chapter XVI : Unwilling Martyrdom (?)
Chapter XVII : Dispelled (?)
Chapter XVIII : All Or Nothing (?)
Chapter XIX : Rebellion (?)
Chapter XX : Our Promise, My Purpose (?)
Epilogue : Sloth Is A Sin


02/21/08:
Chapter Nine has been put on the web. I thank those who have read and followed the story, and I hope you find this chapter as suspenseful and interesting as the past chapters . Vide is in a sticky situation, and she tries everything she can to survive the ambush. Hale, Jen, and Matt are stunned when they find something very familiar cluttering the forests near the Byotim Grove. What does it all mean?
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-9-78045440


02/19/08:
The Eighth chapter of my story has been uploaded, and I hope all who decide to read it enjoys it ^^. The introduction is pretty gruesome, as one would expect after reading the last part of the story. The group has to deal with a grieving loss - what will their next idea be? Is there anything else they CAN do?
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-8-77802336


02/16/08:
Remember that cliff from the last chapter? Yeah, watch out for more ^^. The Seventh chapter of my story has been uploaded to my Dev-Art. The exposition comes to a climax of sorts in this chapter as Vide and her friends make their way through North-eastern Felarya to the Byotim Grove/Rainforest. What would become of Vide and her friends if a crisis were to occur? Well...
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-7-77548023


02/12/08:
Aside from today being my brother's birthday (If you must ask, his name is Abraham Lincoln (Not Really (But it is his birthday))), I've used this day to upload the Sixth suspenseful chapter of my story. Lately, I've been discouraged to write for personal reasons, but I'm still progressing. I lost sight on why I really wrote this story: to see if I had any potential in writing. I've never written anything before, but with the responses and results I've been seeing, I'm surprised that my first would get some attention. Anyway, this chapter is all about suspense. There is a Vore scene in this chapter. Don't fall off the cliff at the end!
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-6-77208016



02/09/08:
Over the past couple days, I've been mapping out big events which will happen later in the story to predict how long it will be before it ends. I think a good guess would be that the story will last about 15-20 chapters, with the main antagonist surfacing at around chapter 9-14. This chapter features a new creature to Felarya. Hale and Nyla have at it, and Jen gets picked on. Vide's begins to have extreme recollections of her immediate past through her dreams. There is a brief Vore scene. Enjoy ^^
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-5-76883369


02/07/08:
Well I'm back into the swing of things, which I'm both happy and irritated over (Never leave school for over a month). I've finally posted the next chapter of my story, which is the first chapter thus far to contain a Vore scene. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll think "This is much better than looking for a job." I think it's safe to say this chapter will have you wanting to slap each of the characters at least once and saying "Poor Nyla." The next chapter should be up in a bit, and things will fluctuate in regards to friendship. Hope you enjoy what I've conjured this time.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-4-76728797


12/28/07:
This took a lot less time than I had first predicted, probably because I couldn't stop writing the chapter once I started . I revised it twice, but after doing it a third time after posting it on my DA, I found two errors (one of which was kinda embarrassing ). In this eventful chapter, the dridder's strange acts of trying to convince her opponents to flee from her for safety are explained. Also, some of Vide's true power is revealed, but at the same time, the results of the Amirora continue to plague her (which after reading, you can decide if that's a good or bad thing) . The next chapter will be focused on Vide's recovery and some further bondage within the group. Chapter Four may not be released for several more days/weeks, as my spinal surgery is coming up in five days . Hope you all enjoy what I've written so far.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-3-73226145


12/23/07:
It took longer than I expected, but Chapter Two is now uploaded. I revised it three times to make sure that it was spic-and-span, and hopefully I did just that. I also corrected any leftover mistakes in my previous chapters. In this chapter, Jen and Hale find Alfa in desperate need of assistance, and they venture to find one of Jennifer's friends for help. But in doing this, they uncover some puzzling information and a new (and very strange) enemy. The plot thickens! Enjoy, and happy holidays!
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-Two-72843142



12/17/07:
I finally finished revising Chapter One and I've decided to leave you all with a cliff-hanger at the end of the chapter. Originally, the chapter would have included a bit more (700 words) after the cliff-hanger, but I've decided to save it until Chapter Two. This is a much more suitable place to end the chapter.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Chapter-One-72370508



12/13/07:
After some planning last night and this afternoon, I decided to finish up the Prologue. The name I used for the main character is Vide, by the way . I hope yall enjoy. Feel free to comment about foreshadowing, predictions, criticism, questions, etc. I'd be glad to answer.
http://sephimink.deviantart.com/art/Finding-Oneself-Prologue-72059154

I think your story start nice ^_^

Good descriptions and interesting characters. But maybe too many of them come too fast. If I were you, I would take a bit of time in the next chapter to developp them more

Karbo wrote:

I think your story start nice ^_^

Good descriptions and interesting characters. But maybe too many of them come too fast. If I were you, I would take a bit of time in the next chapter to developp them more

I'm planning on letting the reader get to know more about Jennifer and Hale in Chapter 1. They're going to become very involved in the next couple chapters .

I agree with Karbs. It seems really good in the beginning.

If you keep at it, it'll become even better. It makes me want to read the rest of it. Please continue.

Sometime later on (if it gets long enough), I may bump the Prologue to "Chapter One," as it's not really an introduction, but more of just the beginning of the story. In response to this, I can make a "Real" prologue, where it describes Felarya's nature and the features of the main continent. This is just an idea, though.

Edit: Nah, I'll stick with how it is.

I've completed Chapter One, but I'm still revising it. I make so many silly errors.

Thanks for the feedback/support

This is turning very well !
The scene with Vide and Alfa was really powerful !

Karbo wrote:

This is turning very well !
The scene with Vide and Alfa was really powerful !

I'm glad you like how it's unfolding.

In the next chapter, the focus will be on Hale and Jennifer. The plot will thicken, and things will become more complex. I'm going to try and get it up tomorrow night, but it's a 50-50 shot. I'm having a pint of blood taken, and I may not feel up to finishing the chapter. I'm in no rush, so if not tomorrow, then Saturday.

Chapter Two has been uploaded! Hope you all enjoy; Chapter Three could be a while, as my calendar is going to be pretty packed for the next few weeks. I'll try to get one more chapter in before my surgery date, but no guarantees. Expect twists and turns in the upcoming chapters!

Chapter Three is now up. It was completed a lot faster than I expected, but it's there . A unique bond begins in Felarya! Will it last? Who knows!

(Well, maybe I do )

I have a lot of to read

gwadahunter2222 wrote:

I have a lot of to read

Get to it!

Sephimink|Kyle wrote:

gwadahunter2222 wrote:

I have a lot of to read

Get to it!

I have some stories to write before

gwadahunter2222 wrote:

Sephimink|Kyle wrote:

gwadahunter2222 wrote:

I have a lot of to read

Get to it!

I have some stories to write before

I look forward to reading them

Chapter 4 posted! Been almost two months now =o.

This is nice to see more of your story ^_^
This chapter was great !

Karbo wrote:

This is nice to see more of your story ^_^
This chapter was great !

Well, it's nice to be back to the normal stuff ^^! Glad you liked it, thank you very much.

Chapter Five is almost done; when I said that things would be slow at first on my return, I forgot that:
#1: I can't do much other than walk, or go to the mall/movies.
#2: I don't have school/work until next week.

Apparently, because of these reasons, I have too much free time on my hands (No one has told me this, I just know this from lengthy bouts of boredom). *I get bored really easily XD*

Chapter 5 has been uploaded! After that, I need a new "T" button. In actuality, I have a "QWER-Y" Keyboard. I have to press the little pad where the "T" button used to be. XD

Chapter Six has been uploaded onto Deviant Art. I had a good time writing it, I hope that those who read it have a good time reading it ^^. Chapter Seven should be up on Friday-ish. Things are speeding up!

Really a great story so far ^_^

Very nice character interraction and a plot that is increasingly thickening

Thanks ^^! I hope you enjoy the rest of it, if you choose to continue reading it

Chapter Seven has been posted and is entitled "As Cold As Betrayal." Look out for Chapter Eight by around Sunday or Monday. Expect bios on Jennifer/Hale to be finished in the next few chapters, and a bio on Vide in the later chapters (I plan on making it AFTER her growth cycle is almost finished). Chapter Eight is entitled "Fatal Disconnection."

Chapter Eight : Fatal Disconnection has been uploaded, and Chapter Nine should be up by about Thursday, and I haven't officially named it yet (I'm thinking "Escape" is an appropriate title, though). I think I'll be writing a Bio on Jennifer before I upload the Ninth Chapter of the story. Because I'm still writing out the story, I can't say this is for certain, but Finding Oneself is about half-way over by the end of Chapter Nine. I can say for certain that things aren't going to let up very much until the very end, so I hope those who read it will find it as exciting as I see it in my planning!

Warning: Cliffhangers ahead!

Man I have to start reading them a little more ... so much stories I want to read and so less time

Ravana3k wrote:

Man I have to start reading them a little more ... so much stories I want to read and so less time

I know how you feel; with homework/studies, work, family issues, and every other little thing to attend to, there's not much time to do everything we want to do =[. I actually write/revise most of this during school when I'm not doing anything (well, sometimes I choose to sleep if I'm tired XD ).

I always feel so awkward when my friends are like, "lemme see what you're writing!" I usually say something along the lines of, "it's nothing, just an english project." Some of them just insist though and I crumble to their plea. Then they usually say something like, "What's a 'naga?'" or "I didn't think you'd write about science fiction."

Chapter Nine has been uploaded to DeviantArt as well as Jennifer's Military Info/Bio. I must admit, the Biography doesn't go into depth about her inner personality very much, but I may make a narrative Biography later in the story (or following it) to include some more information about her, other than just what her Military knows. Chapter Nine was given the title "Starry Night" instead of the original idea of "Escape." It may not have any effect on the actual story, but I feel the name is more... Suitable ^^.

Also, Ch9 is the Tenth addition to my series! Huzzah! ^^

Chapter Ten has been uploaded! I'll admit, there's not much action in this chapter, but it's vital for the next few chapters ^^. Beware of the massive cliffhanger at the end; it'll drive you nuts.