Hi there. I'm Kraken. After a long hiatus from writing, I'm ready to get back out there and polish my writing skills and blow off the dust by getting some words on the page (or, rather, screen!). I'm a university student with an accepted job offer and a minimal course load, meaning my motivation to do school low and my free time is high so hopefully that'll be a mix conducive to writing! I draw a lot of my writing inspiration from authors like Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, David Gemmell, Cormack McCarthy, and George R.R. Martin!


Generally, I'm an Advanced writer and will write novella style posts (typically in the 300+ word range, but I'm not dedicated to writing entire paragraphs if the story doesn't require it; quality over quantity). I'm looking for someone to write with that falls within an Advanced writing range, and doesn't mind fleshing out the details, be that in the post itself or in the plotting, background, etc.

Beyond that, I'm really just looking for someone that is enjoyable to write with and doesn't mind the fact that life will inherently come before writing! Communication is really important to me, and I'll always make a point to keep communication open between me and my writing partner(s). If a post is gonna be late, or if I need to take a week, I'll let you know and I expect the same in return.

In terms of posting length and frequency, I have no real preferences. I typically try to write at least 1 post a week, and can often manage more than that in a good week, but if you for whatever reason cannot post frequently or even consistently I don't mind! Just keep communication open! :)

I'm looking to write with people who are at least 18 - I'm just more comfortable writing with people in my relative age group and who don't mind writing about mature themes with the nuance and detail they deserve.

Lastly, if something isn't working out tell me! This can fall under "good communication", but I want this to be a collaborative effort! If you have ideas, or don't like a certain plot point, my posting speed, or my personality, or whatever tell me! Better to resolve that early!

Still on board? Great! On to the fun stuff -


I have a couple of fully fleshed out plot ideas as well as a list of things I think make for a good story! If you don't want to do one of these plots, have ideas or your own, or want to brainstorm with the themes/ideas I throw out there that's perfectly fine too!

| shattered realm | Low Fantasy, Politics, Intensive Worldbuilding, Intensive Plotting, Character-Heavy
The king has died. His council is struggling to maintain the peace as his son, not yet of age and unfit to rule, is thrust into leadership and given an incompetent, self-obsessed regent. No one trusts his authority, much less that of the so-called corrupt and inefficient council. Warlords have risen across the land, laying claim to their respective kingdoms. In this chaos, a small household of little note is presented with an opportunity to advance at the expense of others in the fighting...

| fourth rock | Science Fiction, Crime, Space Western, Intensive Worldbuilding, Intensive Plotting
A small town on Mars holds the keys to a lucrative new infrastructure installment. In the last days of the planet's time as a lawless wasteland, with the UN Coalition of Earth seeking to exert its dominance over the colony world, a powerful militant group has risen up for Martian independence. In the chaos, a group of smugglers and con artists look to take advantage of the chaos until the time to pick sides arrives, leaving them wondering what will happen when one side wins and their way of life disappears for good or changes to a point such that they no longer recognize it...

| the winter principle | Cyberpunk, Crime, Noir, Intensive Plotting, Character-Heavy
Two detectives investigating a case of damaged property - two dead clones in an appeared corporate hit - uncover a conspiracy that could unravel the delicate balance between corporations and government in the independent city of New Angeles. Along the way they face adversary from corporations, government agents, and criminal syndicates all as they attempt to unearth the truth that has been buried for years. All the while, New Angeles corporate executives cling desperately to their independent territory, realizing that they must maintain a delicate balance between order and profit maximizing chaos otherwise the United States will dissolve and reabsorb the territory, bringing to an end the rule of the megacorporations in their capitalist paradise. This investigation means danger for them. Real, palpable danger.

| ghost stories | Science Fiction, Special Forces, Philosophical, Political, Character-Heavy
The year is 2544. Humanity has expanded to several star systems, totaling about 12 planets in total. Most of human life and decisions are dictated by a large, benevolent AI and its human overseers, but trouble brews beneath the surface. Though the major human powers have not openly engaged in war for well over twenty years, there exists a constant state of shadow war in the background as the major powers deploy black operations teams to sabotage and get the leg up on one another. Years ago, the best operative of one such power was illegally replicated utilizing Cube technology, a device that allows for resurrection of an individual inside a new body, and his body has now circulated all around the universe as one of the best deniable black operatives assets. Realizing their mistake, the power in question has deployed a by-the-books intelligence operative to track down the original individual, now a grizzled veteran well into his 50s, and ask him to come back into the fray and aid in destroying every trace of the project that immortalized him.

| some general interests |
> Low fantasy
> Cyberpunk
> "Hard" science fiction
> Crime
> Politics
> (Internally consistent) high fantasy
> Post-Apoc

| story elements i look for |
> complex characters
> fully realized worlds
> strong plotting
> good use of tropes
> good avoidance of tropes
> subjective morality
> strong character arcs
> dark story elements
> grounded/realistic/gritty
> conflicted characters


That's all I have! Right now, I am only looking for 1-2 good, reliable and patient partners. If you're interested, please PM me! I would love to talk to you and learn more about you! If you also have any ideas and think, given the above, I would have interest in them pitch away! Roleplaying is inherently collaborative, so I am more than happy to let you be the pointman for ideas! Who knows, it may be better than anything both of us could concoct individually! :) Look forward to hearing from you!