The Works of Author Melody Laynne
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Melody
Laynne
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, I navigate the world with a rare eye condition called XX Cone Dystrophy, which severely limits my vision and gives me a unique perspective on color and light. Despite these challenges I excelled academically, particularly in science, ranking in the top five during a statewide science test. I've been enthralled by crafting narratives and sharing them aloud since I was barely two years old.
After overcoming significant bullying and educational hurdles to earn my diploma, I ventured into content creation, collaborating with top streamers. This chapter gave way to a deeper, spiritual pursuit, leading me to establish a successful resale business while indulging in my passions for music, writing, character design, and tabletop RPGs.
My life is a tapestry of organizing events, playiing music, and designing games—each thread colored by my unique visual and internal insights. Though I no longer sing professionally, I cherish the melodious strains of a saxophone, and on occasion play string or percussion instruments celebrating the rhythm and resilience that define my unusual journey.
All character designs, by Melody Laynne
Amaya no Arashi
Josei/Seinen, Action, Tragedy, Drama, Mystery, Horror, Magical Realism, Sci-Fi, Spy.
A light novel series inspired by Anime and Classic Superhero/Villain comic tropes. There are a number of illustrations in the books to highlight important scenes. A variety of artists worked on the series. Artists origins hail from Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and France. The series is recommended for fifteen plus years of age.
Nocturnal Horizons
Tragedy, Psychological, Horror, Suspense, Thriller, Sci-Fi.
A series of ambiguous short stories. Taking place across the Triverse. Stories are set randomly throughout the timeline of other stories. The art merch has been done by Hiinatsu, who hails from The United States. This series was made for the more anime descriminate, to break into the art style, but meant to have a more realistic feel and less animated themes. The series was inspired by the liminal concept, An unsettling transitioning state; or, relating to, of, or situated at a sensory threshold. The target audience is 17-35, however anyone 16+ should be able to enjoy these books.
The first book of stories can be summarized as follows: A man searching for a perpetrator (Prosopagnosia), a female's recount in therapy (Solitary), the nature of criminality (Consequence), and saving a friend after a tragic event (Confabulation).
Zero Lives Left,
LitRPG, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Suspense, Horror, Shonen, Survival, Satire.
A choose your own adventure series. This was made as an a simpler introduction for people, to The Tabletop Roleplaying-Game of the same name. The lore of the series and it's mechanics were inspired by JRPG's, Fantasy RPGs, and Sci-Fi video game series. There are multiple endings to the books, with each book's stories will eventually meet. Readers' submitted choices will affect what the canon path is to books without a true ending specified. The series takes place after the events of Amaya no Arashi, Liminality, and Lights off, and during Veilarium. The Triverse (Amaraverse, Amayaverse, and Eclipsverse) all merge timelines in this series as it progresses: explaining how all of them are connected. The series is a great introduction to TTRPGs and LitRPGs.
Book 1 is set in The Amayaverse timeline, and is themed around Classic High Fantasy RPGs with Elves versus Ninjas as the main plotline. It lays out a sattire story on your typical "players meet in a tavern" rpgs. A human-female protagonist named Bobbi leads the first person narrative.
Book 2 is set in The Amaraverse timeline, and was inspired by The American Old West, taking place in the 1940s-1960s, with a mix of 1600s witch trials. A classic inspiration that follows a young Asian-American Female, named Eastbourne, Kai, leading the narrative, as she deals with prejudice, and she and a cast of other outcasts try and help a young heriess find a family heirloom. Strange ominous intrigue and horrors beyond imagnination find them along the way.
Book 3 is set in The Amayaverse timeline, and follows more closely to the Sci-Fi TTRPG of the same name. The main narrative follows a first person perspective from the Male MC Shawn Lin's point of view. He quickly discovers the world he lives in, isn't what he thought it was, and sets out t odo like any anime protagonist would and fight the evil corrupting it. He makes many friends along the way, and has many a romance options. Shawn is your typical angsty MC, with options for the reader ranging from down to earth, casual, serious, and just plain memeing. This story and series will reveal much of the Triverse lore, as well as much of the lore to The Worlde in the Zero Lives Left TTRPG.
Book 4 will be set in the Triverse, Book 2 and Book 3's stories will collide with The Veilarium series. The most chosen choices for book's 2&3 will become canon and play out in this book, when the MC's Kei and Shawn meet, the fate of The Triverse' will greatly be affected. Familiar faces from different series in the Triverse will be seen along the way.
Art below by @Hiinatsu
Photo by Melody Laynne
Temp Logo by Melody Laynne
Lights Off
Horror, Survival, Tragedy, Drama, Spy, Thriller, Suspense.
A new anthology series, set during the final Amaya no Arashi book, however this is a different Universe, known as The Amara Universe. The books will feature characters from all other Amayaverse and Eclipsverse series, as well as new characters. The story will hint toward future occurances in Amaya no Arashi, but with some things changed. All stories are told from a first person perspective, and best read in the dark of night. Recommended age is Seventeen Plus.
The first books synopsis follows two MC's perspectives: follows the turbulent lives of Haruko Hayashi, an unpopular high schooler, and her boyfriend, Dustin Keller, as they grapple with dark secrets and strained relationships. Haruko’s world begins to crumble after a fallout with her best friend, Meghan Miharu Burns, while Dustin struggles to keep his life together, hiding the truth about his family and his dark past. As Meghan uncovers disturbing truths, alliances are tested, and the true meaning of friendship is questioned. Can Haruko and Meghan overcome their pasts, or will the darkness consume them both?
The second book's synopsis follows a Journalist, who, along with sixteen other people ends up stuck inside of a fast food/motel joint during a severe storm. As time goes on, the list of the living grows smaller. Who will survive the storm, who will fall victim to the assailant, and what's this about a killer burger? Find out When you read, Mincemeat. Inspired by Classic Horror.
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Amayaverse & Amaraverse
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Amayaverse, Amaraverse,
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