I am dealing with a most wonderful case of writer's block at the moment. I believe it's mainly because of my overt attention to my artwork. I wish I could concentrate on them all at the same time. But it looks virtually impossible. I need to learn to devote time to each and every part of my Art, but it proves to be difficult when I have to balance it with the infernal hellhole that takes up over eight hours of my day.
Nevertheless, I've recently managed to tweak my Raphael and Mozart story, which is still untitled. Originally, it was going to take place during Erin "Mozart" Hallow's Junior year of high school and lead up to the attempted murder in her Senior year, and she was going to be saved by the knight in shining armor, Raphael. The more I thought about it, the more I realized Raphael was much too...surreal. So I focused on making him more human. That's when I decided to change the beginning half of the story.
Instead of leading up to the attempted murder and meeting Raphael beforehand, Mozart is regretfully on her way to her Senior Prom with a friend when said friend is shot through the car window, resulting in a horrendous car wreck. Low and behold, Mozart magically survived flying through the windshield. Raphael, who has the ability to travel through space and time, had saved her just before her entire body was maimed to the point of no return. She then spends a period of time in the hospital, constantly being called by a detective and his son - the man credited as her savior - for interviews. One morning, when she awakes, her family, some doctors, and a mysterious man are murmuring about a murder that took place at her school. Someone had killed one of the students and used their blood to write on the walls a threat, asking for Mozart herself to be given away.
Refusing to give up their youngest daughter, her parents agree to have Mozart move in with her older sister, Mary. Popular, pretty, peppy Mary. The detective reveals himself as the mystery man and explains that he and his son will be moving into the same town to keep a close eye on her, and from this point on, she was virtually under the witness protection program.
Blah blah blah...a few other things happen...but that's the gist of the beginning. Anyways, to explain some new characters.
Names are Subject to ChangeMary Hallow is Mozart's older sister. She is very outgoing in comparison to Mozart and has always seemed to outshine her younger sister in everything that she does simply because of her bubbly personality. She seems to care for Mozart a lot but sometimes, it seems more like she's out for attention. She is also the object of Raphael's affections.
Taylor Jade "TJ" Bloom is Mozart's best friend. She moves in closer to where Mary and Mozart are living in order to provide moral support for her friend. She, like Mozart, has a rather strong dislike for Mary and is usually found trying to help Mozart get away from her sister whenever possible. Secretly, she is also working for the organization that Raphael is involved in. She has a very pleasant personality and acts as more of an older sister to Mozart than Mary does.
Victor "Frankenstein" Swan is the long-time friend of Raphael/Andrew. He has been living for almost two-hundred years and is one of the founders of the organization that has yet to be named. Dubbed Frankenstein by Mozart, he is rather jovial and extremely mature. Although he is over two-hundred years old, he takes on the appearance of a man in his mid to late-twenties, as he was born with the power of longevity.
Andrew Sanzio is the future "Raphael." He gives his current self the name Raphael in order to prevent any connection that they are one in the same person and takes on the role of his own father. Overall, this provides for some incredibly amusing conversations between the two Andrew's. He, unlike his current self, has a strong affinity towards Mozart.
Lucus Freeman is Mary's long-time boyfriend and the only one she's ever had that Mozart has ever approved of. He is undeniably devoted to her and will forgive her for anything, but he refuses to interfere with her attention-seeking charades, as he believes that doing so would keep her from learning her lesson. Mary has cheated on him several times, but each and every time, Lucus welcomes her back with open arms.
In other news...I have script work that I need to work on. I guess, if all else fails, I can do that... I hope... Maybe. Bah.