Drawing Charlie for like—the first time lmao
…what if I said I got distracted and ended up playing with my dog for an hour 😔
Welcome to THE ENHANCED, a personal writing project that is a rewrite of a very, very old story I was working on a long time ago. I will probably never officially publish this, but I still wanted to get it out to the world somehow, so this blog came to be.
(The plot is really old so expect some cliches T-T)
I will be posting chapters (probably in parts) for your enjoyment. I do not have a definite release schedule yet, as I have to actually write it out first, but I will keep you guys updated as much as possible.
My plan right now is to write all of act 1 before I start posting so I can keep a semi-consistent schedule of publication, but that's open to change.
Hiya!!! I'm Will, a queer, disabled teen author of (mostly) queer disabled characters :) I like to write what I know/can relate to.
You can find my main blog, where I post about the projects I actually plan on publishing, at @write-with-will !
I'm a minor (high school), so be safe when interacting with this blog and my main. I have no qualms against older people following along with this story though, especially since the characters are older. Just don't interact with me in ways a child shouldn't be interacted with and all will be well :).
Now that all that is out of the way, onto the story!!!
Status - writing!!!
POV - 3rd person
Tense - past
Genre - superhero fiction, urban fantasy
Tropes - found family, team as family, superheroes, superpowers, whump
Other - lgbt rep, poc rep, disability rep (all main characters)
Content warnings - this story includes references to past child abuse, alcohol (the main character works as a bartender), injuries that aren't in a ton of detail, death, past trauma, discrimination, violence, action, and lots and lots of angst
Themes - death, healing, family, platonic relationships, betrayal
Anya really, really hates lying to people. Which is weird, considering that when she's not suffering through getting a criminology degree, she has a part time job at the Pacific Northwest chapter of ERGO--an organization that protects and monitors people who were born....different.
The enhanced, they were dubbed, the handful of kids who were born around the world with any kind of 'enhancement'--from being exceptionally strong or fast to having wings. And just like anything new... it wasn't taken very well by the general population.
Anya's newest project should be fairly simple: check out college student Charlie, who they suspect to be enhanced, and to have some unfortunate connections that could be invaluable in the fight for acceptance and safety.
(link leads to their wiki)
-> Anya Henare
-> Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Barak
-> Adam Harding
-> Robyn Cardiff
-> Kyra Dexx
-> William ‘Liam’ Dexx
-> Alastair Dexx
(to be updated)
Chapters / Navigation
Character Intros / Profiles
Lore / Worldbuilding
#project: the enhanced - for any and all posts relating to this project!
#enhanced: character name - for posts about a specific character!
#enhanced: chapters - for the actual writing and chapters for this story!
#enhanced: character intros - self explanatory--character bios I post!
#enhanced: lore - lore posts!
(ask to be added)
Hell yeah, let’s get some asks going while I work on writing lol
Send me one of these + any the enhanced characters :3 /nf ofc
👕Appearance
What is your character's favorite physical trait they possess?
What would your character wear if they were told they had to gussy up?
Is there something about your character's appearance that they would change if possible?
Does your character have a favorite material they like to wear?
What are your character's opinion on scars?
How much interest does your character take in trends?
Is there someone your character tries to look similar to?
Does your character have a physical trait that they're known for?
What does your character smell like?
If your character could splurge on a particular garment, what would it be?
Is your character's favorite color a color they wear often?
Has your character gone through major stylistic or physical changes?
What is something your character would refuse to wear?
Is there a style your character is afraid they can’t pull off?
Would your character wear something someone else picked out for them?
Is your character's appearance more telling or deceiving?
What are your character's thoughts on wearing costumes?
Does your character have a favorite outfit?
If your character had to get a tattoo what would it be?
📦Objects
Is there an item your character doesn't like to leave without?
What gift would your character give to someone they didn't like but felt obligated to?
What type of object is likely to catch your character's attention?
Is there an item your character liked that they can’t get back?
Would your character ever try to haggle?
What is something your character is proud to own?
Does your character ever spend more than they have?
What would it take for your character to give up an item they really like?
Does your character prefer to give or receive gifts?
Is there a type of object your character doesn’t like?
What might an acquaintance think is a good gift for your character?
Does your character personify objects?
What does your character most enjoy shopping for?
Is there an item your character is embarrassed they own or want?
Would your character prefer something bought or made personally?
Is your character willing to ask for things?
What is most important to your character when shopping?
🍽️Food and Drink
What flavor would your character say their personality is?
Would your character prefer baking, cooking or mixing drinks?
Is there a food or drink your character is unwilling to try?
How big is your character's appetite?
Does your character consider eating fun?
Would your character eat or drink something they didn't like to appease someone?
Is there food that has made your character sick?
What is your character's favorite food group?
Does your character like to try new foods?
What is a childhood meal your character cherishes?
Is your character food motivated?
Which mealtime is your character's favorite?
How much does your character care about wasting food?
Does your character prefer restaurant food or home cooked food?
What food or drink does your character consider a treat?
Is there a food texture your character doesn't like?
What kind of drinks does your character prefer?
🌤️Weather and Nature
What would your character do if they were suddenly caught in the rain?
Has your character had a meaningful encounter with an animal?
What season would your character say they're most similar to?
Is there a natural phenomenon that scares your character?
Has your character ever had an animal phase?
Would your character enjoy sky gazing?
Does your character have a good sense of direction?
What type of environment does your character like best?
Is your character good with animals?
How would your character react to snow?
What part of nature would your character most resonate with?
Could your character survive in the wilderness on their own for a week or more?
What element best represents your character?
Does your character prefer hot or cold weather?
Is there a creature that scares your character?
What celestial body would interest your character the most?
Is your character good with plants?
How willing would your character be to nap outside?
What animal would your character say best represents them?
🤝Community and Relationships
Does your character prefer company or solitude when sick?
What is your character's favorite kind of social event?
How comfortable would your character be singing and dancing in front of others?
Is your character upfront about their feelings?
Who would your character first seek if they needed medical help?
How willing would your character be to go to a party with people they don't know?
Who is your character most honest with?
How likely is it for your character to initiate a friendship?
Where is your character's comfort place?
Is there a habit your character has that they learned from someone else?
Does your character have people they think would worry about them if they got injured?
How would your character react to being put in a position of leadership?
Would your character be good at providing medical assistance?
Who would your character say knows them best?
Is there a person your character would turn to for backup in a fight?
Who would your character most want to sign their cast if they got one?
How well does your character work with others?
What is your character's favorite form of affection?
Does your character enjoy celebrating holidays?
What would it take for your character to get into a fight?
💓Mind, Body and Soul
What is a habit your character has that others might find cute?
Are there particular sounds your character is fond of?
Is your character more prone to fight or flight?
Does your character believe in myths and fairy tales?
What words could tear your character down?
How well does your character act under pressure?
Is your character good at practicing self-care?
What scents does your character find comforting?
Does your character have any allergies?
Is your character a light, medium or heavy sleeper?
Does your character have strong willpower?
Is your character more likely to give advice or seek it?
How does your character relax?
Is there a secret thing your character longs to hear?
Does your character have a sleep routine?
Would your character feel confident in a fight?
Is your character more energized in the morning, afternoon or at night?
How often does your character have nightmares?
Are there scents your character dislikes?
Is there a fear your character wants to learn to overcome?
If your character had to act in a play what role would they think they’d best perform?
Does your character have a high pain tolerance?
🎲 Hobbies and Activities
What kind of games does your character most enjoy playing?
Does your character have a secret hobby?
What is a talent your character wishes they had?
Is there an activity your character used to enjoy that they now dislike?
Which does your character try to prioritize more, work or hobbies?
Does your character work better with creative or technical endeavors?
What is a talent that your character is proud of?
Is your character more outdoorsy or indoorsy?
What is a topic your character would be excited to talk about?
Is there a skill your character doesn’t know they’re bad at?
Does your character have any injury stories?
What kind of music does your character enjoy?
Has your character ever made something for themselves or someone else?
What is your character’s opinion on cheating in games?
How good is your character at following through on projects?
What’s an activity that reminds your character of someone else?
Does your character prefer music or silence?
What is a topic your character wouldn't want to talk about?
Robyn!! Community, 7, 15 and 17 i think
7 - Who is your character most honest with?
Definitely Charlie. She's his best friend in the world, and the only person (right now) that knows he's enhanced ('cause she is too, obviously lol). They've been through a lot and both really hate secrets, so they're really honest with each other
15 - Is there a person your character would turn to for backup in a fight?
Ok I gotta be careful with how I answer this bc spoilers. For a while, it's Charlie and Charlie only, but after UNKNOWN SPOILER THING THATS NOT RLY A SPOILER YET I AM OMMITTING IT ANYHOW happens, he also is able to turn to Adam for backup :3
17 - How well does your character work with others?
Really well! He's super sociable and enjoys talking to people! He's a lot less paranoid and closed off then Charlie :)
…on the way back from school and guess how much I’ve written
…..none
Okay, moots
We’re gonna play a game today
It’s called
✨How many words can a sleep deprived William write in a school day✨
Starting word count: 2593
I will reblog this with my progress as I (hopefully) write
…..wish me luck
@corinneglass @sunflowerrosy @eon-tries-writing @lunesartsworld @ark-inkweaving @nykenima @mymomsaysbobcipher
I like to have multiple projects running at the same time !!! Whenever I get stuck on one, hop over to the other and keep going!!!!! It helps keep the brain juices flowing and stops me from getting tired of a story!! :3
As for sharing what I’ve written… all I have to say is keep an eye out!!! My tag list is very very open so please let me know if you’d like to be notified when chapters begin to post!!!!!
See yall here next month, this was a blast!!!
In that vein, share something you wrote this month!
Whatever it is, share a link. Or a link to something else you’d like to give attention to. (remember to share others’ links!)
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PROMOTE YOURSELF.
DO EET.
SHOW ME THOSE LINKS.
Hope you had fun and I’ll see you again next month!
As you're writing what you've stated is a very old story, has a lot changed since you began it? If so, what's the biggest thing?
Heya!!!!
Not a lot has changed to be perfectly honest, the plot is still mostly the same, and the characters have only been expanded upon!
I guess some of the larger changes have been to the story from a conflict standpoint. When I was a kid I was a more novice writer with no concept for what made a good, compelling story. There was literally no overarching conflict lol
But now there are MULTIPLE conflicts external and internal (some I cannot disclose for spoiler reasons) that compile onto each other for a fun story!!!!!!!
I’ve also added some characters! For example Adam and Robyn used to be love interests.. and now Adam has a wonderful gf Kyra and Robyn is aroace!
Hi!! You made a poll about posting chapter by chapter, and there's an author whose work I really love that has some advice here on tumblr abt keeping a schedule and stuff like that, I was wondering if that could be useful for you? Like I could tag you in those posts if that's alright!
please!!!!!! It'd help out soo much!!!!!1 If you could tag me or drop their @ that'd be awesome!!!!1
EVERYONE LOOK AT THE GIRLL
@write-with-will OC from @the-enhanced-project !!
It was an honour to draw another of your OC's!!
Since today is Mother’s Day, here’s a snippet from chapter three !!!!!!
She remembered when she was younger, a scared teenager who’d been ripped away from everything she’d ever known, and placed with a bunch of strangers. When she had nightmares, her mom—well, foster mom at that time—would make her a mug of warm hot chocolate and sit with her until she felt better. The only sound would be the woman’s humming and the occasional sniffle of a very confused twelve year old who had no idea what was going to come of her.
It was funny, the fact that she now recalled those as fond memories, considered those ‘strangers’ family more so then even the one she’d lost.
Tag list!!!! Ask to be added!
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Side blog run by @write-with-will for my story The Enhanced!!!
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