Ideworld Chronicles: Alexa May

"From within the white stone, statues began to emerge, me. Dozens of me. The masks I had worn through the years, shaped into stone: the artist, the thief, the student, the liar and dozen others. Each persona sculpted in exquisite detail, caught mid-motion as if they had turned to look back at me in the moment of their unraveling." -Alexa May Alexa’s parents died when she was young, leaving her orphaned — but her exceptional talent for sleight of hand and passion for art soon caught the attention of a notorious crime lord. Over a decade later, she’s become a daredevil thief, one who would sooner force reality to bend itself to her will rather than accept defeat. Her life of crime places her in the crosshairs of someone who can kill with a single touch, but it’s her love of art that offers her a lifeline — the Domain of Artistic Creation: a magic entirely her own, governed by strict rules yet limited only by the bounds of her imagination. As power shifts, both friends and allies are put to the test. The lines begin to blur and Alexa will need to figure out who her real enemies are. Come watch Alexa battle literal demons — and those who merely feign at such titles. This story weaves horror, adventure, whimsy, comedy, and tragedy, because life is never just one thing. And for Alexa, life can be anything she can dream up, if she can survive. Genre & Themes: Urban/Progression fantasy hybrid with strong magical systems Clear progression system based on upgrading the soul core Art-based magic and creative combat Found family, identity, and self-discovery Emotional character arcs & personal stakes Intricate worldbuilding and alternate dimensions Lots of art-related crafting. What Not to Expect: An overpowered main character A full stats-based system or number crunching (though there will be elements that might scratch that itch later on) A harem - Although Alexa will be pursued by various potential love interests, she will not engage in casual sexual encounters. Not her style. Rapid or overly fast progression Having all the answers straight away / Big info-dumps UPDATES: New chapters on: Monay/Wednesday/Friday Side stories: unscheduled Read Ahead on Patreon! Want to stay at least five chapters ahead in Ideworld Chronicles? Support the story and get exclusive early access over on Patreon: patreon.com/IdeworldChronicles Every bit of support helps keep the story alive — and lets you dive deeper into Alexa May’s chaotic, magical world before anyone else.