What’s in a Name: The Remnant Edition

In The Remnant, names are more than words—they are destiny, duty, and the weight of a world unspoken. Bashira carries a name that means joy, yet her path is anything but easy. Sara, noble in name and spirit, haunts the story even in death. Chiko, the loyal shadow, is bound by a promise he may not be able to keep. And Dai, born to greatness, must decide what that truly means. But beyond personal names lie the family legacies—Inaba, Nanuyo, Akimona—each shaping lives in ways seen and unseen. What’s in a name? In Arathet, everything.

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The Art of the Underworld: Writing Dark, Immersive Worlds That Transform Your Characters

Want to craft an unforgettable underworld for your story? Whether it’s an ancient labyrinth, a criminal hideout, or a forgotten city buried beneath the surface, a great underworld is more than just a dark setting—it’s a transformative experience for your characters. In this post, we’ll explore how to design an immersive, dangerous, and thematically rich underworld that shapes both your world and your protagonist. Using The Remnant as a case study, we’ll break down the layers of world-building, the role of danger, and the metaphorical weight of descending into the dark. Ready to build an underworld your readers won’t forget? Let’s dive in.

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