Hello, Stage 32 family! I’m a screenwriter and storyteller with a love for dark fantasy, layered characters, and worlds where trust is the most dangerous currency.
I’m excited to connect with other writers and creators here — and to swap ideas, war stories, and maybe even a few plot twists.
So, what have you worked on this week that you’re excited about?
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I've been outlining a Fantasy Action feature script and rewriting a Horror Action feature script this week. What have you been working on?
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Thank you for the warm welcome, Maurice. I have been deep into writing and developing projects in the fantasy and dark fantasy space, including interconnected stories that span novels and screenplays—excited to be here and see the fantastic work this community is creating.
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Well, I am too working on my story --- "Chronicles of the Iron Shadow" based on ancient wars and empires, the story focuses on the plot that how an empire gets corrupted and destroyed by the one's we trust and how the godly power can destroy a great and wise man. Would love to share more about my story if you are open to read and understand it :)
You're welcome, Sylvienne Ethara. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects when you're ready to share more! And I'm a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. If you ever have any questions about Stage 32, let me or another Lounge Moderator know. We have badges on our pictures. Or you could email support@stage32.com.
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Max Patel That’s an interesting premise, Max — sounds like you’ve got some strong themes running through it. I’m always curious to hear about a project’s inspiration and process. If you want to share a short synopsis here in the thread, I’d be happy to read it!
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Thanks so much, Maurice! I appreciate the warm welcome. I’m looking forward to exploring Stage 32 more and sharing when the time’s right. And it’s great to know you’re a Lounge Moderator — I’ll keep that in mind if I have questions! (It would not let me tag you.)
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You're welcome, Sylvienne Ethara. Sometimes you have to refresh the page to tag someone. I hope you have success on Stage 32 and a great weekend!
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Sylvienne Ethara, Sure. Here --
Chronicles of the Iron Shadow – Season 1 Synopsis
In a thunder-split realm teetering between light and darkness, warrior prince Eryx returns home from war only to inherit a dying kingdom—and a cryptic prophecy. As dark forces rise and ancient betrayals surface, Eryx must unite a fractured realm, uncover the secrets of a cursed god-forged sword, and lead a desperate battle against a shadow army. But as the cost of victory grows, Eryx discovers the war is only beginning—and his fate is bound to a weapon that could save or doom them all.
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Max, this is seriously fantastic. The imagery in Chronicles of the Iron Shadow is so vivid — I can already see the world you’ve built. The cursed god-forged sword, the fractured kingdom, the prophecy… It’s got the perfect mix of epic stakes and mystery.
How long have you been working on this story? Is this part of a larger series, or something you see as a standalone? And — just curious — have you explored adapting it for screen or audio yet?
It sounds like the kind of project with massive potential for cross-media storytelling.
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This is seriously fantastic — and that cursed god-forged sword instantly made me think of Ashava from my world. The stakes, the prophecy, the fractured kingdom… it all feels like we’re working in the same epic realm but with very different legends.
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Thank you Sylvienne. I worked on this story for like 5-6 days approx a week, yeah it's just the season 1 where the protagonist is in search of the sword, later on the the sword starts to take over him and things turns out very negative. So yeah it is a part of a big series, I planned an animated series based on my story but that would require some professional 3D artists which at the moment seems difficult so for now it's just the script.
Well then if you don't mind can I know about your world?
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The Legacy Chronicles is set in a world shaped by the rise and fall of great empires, where magic is as dangerous as the ones who wield it. The story follows intertwined destinies—warriors, rulers, rebels, and those with secrets they’d kill to protect—caught in the fight over an ancient legacy that could save or destroy everything. It’s a saga of politics, prophecy, betrayal, and the thin line between hero and villain… because in this world, legacies are written in blood.
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Yeah the themes are very similar, it's like same story but different perspective.
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Exactly! I love it when two stories share that core theme but twist it through a different lens. Makes the world feel richer. How dark does yours get?
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Season 2-3 have more dark themes where the serpent sword is introduced.
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Maybe in 2nd Season of "Chronicles of the Iron Shadow", "The Legacy Chronicles" can merge together. Who is the Protagonist of "The Legacy Chronicles"?
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Her name is Ava, and she’s about to learn that the truth behind her family’s legacy is far darker—and far more powerful—than she ever imagined.
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Welcome to Stage 32, Sylvienne Ethara, and what an entrance! Your love for dark fantasy and layered worlds definitely speaks my language.
This week, I’ve been reworking the overall outline for a fantasy book series I'm writing. It was originally plotted as a trilogy, but I recently realized the story needs more room to breathe, so I’m restructuring it as a four-book series. I have to know how it ends before I let myself get too deep into drafting Book 1. Can you tell I used to work in TV development?
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I'm working on my next book. the deadline is next week!
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Turning my life lessons into my legacy. x