This book, novel, thing is being created with the help of AI and a handful of other digital tools. I'm using all the tools at my disposal to bring the story in my head to life. It's my first time, I'm still learning, still figuring things out, and I'm not sure if this'll end up being any good.
I will openly admit that every single chapter you read is written with the help of AI. I am by no means a naturally gifted writer or storyteller, and I don't have the ability to crank out pages and pages of content on my own.
What I do have is the vision, the bones of the story, the core ideas, the characters, the world. For each chapter, I give the AI the direction, the intent, the moment I want to capture. Then I let it write a first draft. From there, I go in and tweak, rewrite, cut, or expand until it feels right. Sometimes it's a quick polish, sometimes it's a full-on rebuild, but the end result is always a weird little collaboration between me and it.
For that reason I don't intend to monetise this novel in any way. If the use of AI bugs you despite that, fair enough. But if you're here for the story, the world, and the characters, then I welcome you.
A Quick Heads-Up
This story isn't a straight line. It's more like a long road trip, full of detours, strange stops, and unexpected turns.
Right now, it's built around six major arcs. You can think of them as chapters in a much larger journey. Each one explores a different stage of the world, the challenges the characters face, and how they grow along the way. Honestly, each arc could probably be its own book and maybe that's what it'll become. For now, though, it's all one evolving thread.
There are subplots, shifting dynamics, some tough choices, and plenty of unknowns. At its core, this story is about adapting, learning, and pushing forward when the world refuses to stay still.
If you're into long-form stories with a slowly expanding world, a tight-knit group trying, not just to survive, but thrive, and a bit of mystery baked in, then you might just be in the right place.
Synopsis
When a mysterious "wish event" resets civilisation and transforms Earth into a cultivation world, most people wish for power or wealth. Atlas? He wishes to become a slime.
Now stuck in a gelatinous form that makes him an outcast amongst survivors, AJ must navigate a hostile new reality where strength determines survival. While others work together to discover their cultivation path, AJ is forced to forge his own unique route to power—one that may hold secrets others cannot imagine.
Accompanied by his six loyal companions who each bring their own skills to their group, AJ's journey begins with simple survival but quickly evolves into something much grander. From exploring mysterious dungeons and encountering bizarre obelisks to taking control of settlements and facing down hostile factions, AJ will face challenges that test both his abilities and resolve.
In a world where cultivation reigns supreme, can a slime rise to the top?