A Study in Viridian Shadows

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A short story by Elda Oreto

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Neil Gaiman inspired me to embark on a literary exercise recently. What sparked it all? Two extremely stimulating Futurescapes’ workshops: one with Fran Wilde, which explored genre fusion pointing at Neil Gaiman's "A Study in Emerald," and another by R.F. Kuang, which focused on the subtle skill of impersonating prominent author's voices. This is my response to them.

This journey has birthed a tale of two detectives in a realm of conflict, kingdoms, lies and the eternal struggle for freedom. Here, the notions of good and evil aren’t opposing forces but intricately entangled together. However, before we go into the complexities of the story, let us honor the literary giants who came before us: Gaiman, Wilde, and Kuang, your impact is palpable.

Are you ready for a literary escapade, where murder and vanishing people clash, and mysteries echoes through the pages?

Get a seat; we're going on an exciting journey that will be really spectacular. 🌟📖