SWISHY IS DEAD INSIDE; SWISHY IS HEARTLESS; and Swishy, a soul fused into a scarecrow, is unexpectedly summoned to the Cursed Earth.
The scarecrow, plagued by a natural yearning for a heart, journeys into a world of talking shadows, powerful creatures, perilous curses, and wish-granting dungeons. The wholesome and trusting Swishy seeks friendship but quickly learns that mankind can be many things, among them: deceptive, distressing, and dangerous.
Aided by the ability to grow and control wheat along with a host of soul-bending magical powers, Swishy confronts the secrets to his origin and finds that the race for his heart is more marathon than sprint.
But will Swishy win a heart before he's devoured by the vast and unpredictable Cursed Earth? Bold and determined, Swishy enters the fray.
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What to expect (genre/style/tag information):
Recommended Age group: 16+ for dark psychology, cosmic horror, body horror, and violence. (No graphic depictions of gore).
Slow burn character focused story.
Two main POVs—both wholesome in different ways. Prominent bromantic vibes.
Weak to strong MCs.
Mini-bosses and boss fights—hence the gamelit tag.
Hunter x Hunter-styled action/abilities.
Ultimately, this is a traditional eldritch fairy tale told with a modernized narration style (modern idioms, slang, frequent moments of joy)—combined with strong elements of YA/coming-of-age fantasy.
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Currently 113K words published and counting.
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Original cover design — "Welcome to Straw City" volume: MoranaInDesign (Much gratitude to her)
Original cover remaster — "The Plumage War" volume: Wong40K (thank you!)
"Wrathravens on Parade" volume & current cover— birthday gift from an anonymous supporter!
Occasional pen drawings: me :)
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