Heavenly Shae

Book 1: Heavenly Shae: Old Monster A teenage girl with a secret or two is stuck on a mountain with a powerful cultivator, an Old Monster. He suspects she is holding back information which could help him break through to immortality. She is fed up with him. Book 2: Heavenly Shae: Manifold Journey Travel with Shae as she journeys to join the sect. A slower paced travel-log that ballooned out to be longer than intended. Has a lot of shorter story arcs that show off a lot of the world and still has some early progression for our heroine! This is a xianxia / cultivation novel written by a fan of the genre and Canadian. This is a fun and casual* approach to this mythic formula (*less grim & serious) with lots of slice of life, some cozy scenes, and a cast that doesn't take themselves too seriously. This is a more relaxed interpretation of a cultivation world, so expect differences to crop up. It's a great ride for fans of the genre, and especially fans of more casual & comedic takes on it. Currently updating twice a week. On the home stretch towards the end of book two! What to Expect(some spoilers here):  -Slice of life tag: Conflict arcs are shorter and develop rather quickly. The story mainly progresses through slice of life and character driven arcs as Shae steps along her cultivation path. -Comedy tag: Very light on "jokes" with minimal forced humor. Mainly aims for natural humor to develop situationally. -Reincarnation tag: could be called an isekai, however the story skips the normal tropes and starts far into Shae's life where the plot is. -Fewer physical fights, more interpersonal & dialogue conflict. (there are fights later) -Occasional, in depth examinations of cultivation as Shae explores her new abilities. Sometimes with big & showy displays of power. However, the her reflection is usually internal as she meditates and contemplates. -Many unknowns about cultivation details that Shae is slowly exploring. Some of it is intended to be understood by readers familiar with the genre. -Lots of subtext and implied storytelling. Speed-reading or low retention may cause you problems. Sorry, not sorry. -Varied tone and themes. It's a very character driven story, soooo... stuff happens! -Flawed characters that make mistakes (including the MC). What not to expect: -Hyper-tragic backstory, murder-hobos, violence as spectacle, litrpg or system elements. -Full, in-story explanations for everything that happens. The mystery is part of the fun! -Cat pictures. *sad Shae face* Winner of the April 2024 Writathon! (crushed it!) Winner of the November 2024 Writathon! (ezpz)