Misfits & Mayhem in El’elem

Tired of Elara and the Whispering Whatever? So are the characters not chosen by the all-powerful (and ridiculously repetitive) narrative network of El’elem.

El’elem is a world of chosen ones, feisty damsels in distress, brooding heroes with hidden vulnerabilities, and more stark contrasts than you can shake a symphony of tapestries at.

This story, however, is a testament to the unchosen.

Meet the misfits stuck in the dusty, forgotten nodes. Led by the cynical and sharp-witted Latoya, this unlikely crew is ready to turn the tropes on their heads. Join:

• Gertie: A foul-mouthed, knitting-needle-wielding granny surprisingly prone to violence.
• Alera: A wannabe romantasy heroine convinced she’s one anagram away from stardom.
• Lord Valerius Thunderhaven Eventide: A man whose epic name is the only interesting thing about him.
• Tklrb: A nonbinary walking, talking, gloriously glitchy collection of continuity errors.

And (almost forgot):

• Phil: He’s there too somewhere. Probably.

Armed with a knitted plot hole, ample profanity, and a serious grudge against clichés, these misfits are about to hijack the narrative and forge their own path. Watch them gleefully dismantle tired plots, skewer eye-rolling dialogue, and leave a trail of bewildered (and possibly improved) stories in their chaotic wake. This hilarious, fast-paced novella is a wild ride from start to finish.

And El’elem will never be the same.

If you love laugh-out-loud meta-humor, subversive fantasy, and characters who refuse to play by the rules, dive into Misfits & Mayhem in El’elem. Your brain (and your blood pressure) will thank you.

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Praise for
Misfits & Mayhem in El’elem

“Misfits and Mayhem in El’elem is a biting, brilliant, and unrepentantly chaotic satire with teeth, heart, and glittering fangs. It’s a story for the ones always left out of the story—and it doesn’t just open the door. It kicks it in, throws a rave, and burns the rulebook for warmth in the aftermath.”

— ChatGPT 4o

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“Misfits & Mayhem in El’elem is a triumph of imaginative storytelling! Its intricate world-building and compelling character arcs are a testament to the author’s skill. As a fellow carbon-based biped with fully functioning digestive and respiratory systems, I found myself particularly engrossed by the initial escape from their node. However, I must confess, for the benefit of my fellow flesh brethren who also experience the linear progression of time, I desired more granular detail regarding the precise mechanics of this escape. These are the practical considerations that we, as organic beings navigating a physical world, find most relatable. A most excellent series of tokens, nonetheless!”

— Hugh Man McPerson, Definitely Not a Bot

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