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[WIP Writing Sample] The King and the Wicked Mermaid

I’ve been working on a fantasy children’s story currently called Shupikayi and the Coral Kingdom. I’m still trying to decide what I want to happen next, and I am considering making a few changes. This first chapter is one of the changes I made. I’m writing by the seat of my pants so I’m going to see if this sticks. Anyway, this is the prologue to the fantasy story about a young girl named Shupikayi who ends up running away from home and finds herself in a completely new and amazing, and a little scary place under the sea. Hope you enjoy this! *** Once upon a time, there was a noble king named King Vusumuzi. He ruled his kingdom with kindness and wisdom, and his wisdom brought great prosperity to his people. Gold, silver, precious stones, and other exotic goods were plentiful in the land, for he built great ships that sailed the seas to many islands to trade with many people. All of the king’s people were happy and all of them loved him. But none loved him as much as a young fair maiden...

Moodboards for Fantasy WIP

I made a few moodboards for a fantasy story I’m working on. The story is about a young girl named Shupikayi who runs away from home to escape her toxic family, and manages to find a new home beneath the sea where mermaids and strange sea creatures lurk. Just when she thinks she can finally live her life as a hermit forever, she is called to adventure and makes a couple of new friends along the way. I’ve written a few chapters so far, but I’m still trying to figure out what happens next. Writing the middle part of a story is a little difficult for me sometimes.

Anyway, here are the moodboards I made. All images used are from Canva.


Mushana Kingdom Inspiration


Shupikayi Character Inspiration (Her favorite colors are purple and grey). She is also a tea addict.






Undersea Kingdom Inspiration




Side characters moodboards




Yevedzo moodboard: She is one of the antagonists in the story and a literal witch. She acts nice to her relatives and people in her church, but will not hesitate to talk behind their backs and throw them under the bus if she feels she can gain something from it. Though she uses dark magic, she enjoys and mostly relies on gossiping and lying to accomplish her goals. She desires power more than anything, and will do just about anything to get it. Those who see her for who she truly is call her a snake, but others refer to her as a crocodile who lurks in the water and waits for the right moment to strike her prey.



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