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Write Shift
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Write Shift is dedicated to the creative process of writing fiction stories. Writing is an intimate covenant between author and reader. As an author, I strive to connect with the reader on a cognitive and emotional level. My goal is to immerse them in another world and provide experiences that engage them. On this channel, I challenge myself to write one short story per week and document my process along the way. My hope is to improve my writing and share what I learn while doing so. General fiction, science fiction, and fantasy stories are where I focus my efforts. Encouragement and suggestions from my viewers (and readers!) are appreciated. Final versions of my stories are shared on Vocal Media. I welcome you in joining this journey with me!
Forward Progress: Self Publishing Vlog Forty-Six | Write Shift
I took a few weeks off to focus on my health but I'm finally moving forward again so I wanted to give everyone an update on whatever came into my rambling mind this morning.
#booktube #writing #lightblessed
My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2
My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez
My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez
My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132/fictions
Road to 150 Subscribers! Now at 132!
For the last three years, I've been working on what has come to be known as "The Lightblessed Saga." The first book, "Night of the Illumination," is in the final preparatory stages for being published, and as a first time self-publishing author I wanted to document the steps I've gone through and the steps I'm going through to get this book published. Plenty of videos exist to describe each step, but everyone's journey is different. This is my own.
#booktube #writing #lightblessed
My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2
My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez
My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez
My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132/fictions
Road to 150 Subscribers! Now at 132!
For the last three years, I've been working on what has come to be known as "The Lightblessed Saga." The first book, "Night of the Illumination," is in the final preparatory stages for being published, and as a first time self-publishing author I wanted to document the steps I've gone through and the steps I'm going through to get this book published. Plenty of videos exist to describe each step, but everyone's journey is different. This is my own.
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Progress Report - I'm sorry: Self Publishing Vlog Forty-Five | Write Shift
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Beyond just losing the migraine battle, a progress report on a few fronts, and a need to scale back my videos to increase my remaining productive time, I'm slowing down things. On the plus side, hopefully it will bring actual progress. Not down and out yet, just reprioritizing. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: ww...
Introducing Eilic: Self Publishing Vlog Forty-Four | Write Shift
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Every good story needs a threat, right? This is the "Darth Vader" of Night of the Illumination. Eilic is a force all on his own, uncontrolled, unrepentant, and brutal. Let's meet him together. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-mont...
My Writing Journey: Self Publishing Vlog Forty-Three | Write Shift
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It all began with a kind recommendation from a teacher and winning a contest, then resumed when some friends pulled me into a writing group. Let's talk about it! #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: ...
Release Expectations: Self Publishing Vlog Forty-Two | Write Shift
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I've tempered my release expectations based on how I'm setting myself up for the release and I talk a bit about it in this video. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132...
Introducing Rendrys: Self Publishing Vlog Forty-One | Write Shift
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Grove tender, spiritual leader, and outlaw, Trynneia's mother Rendrys, the Red Priestess of Elerion, is one of the most pivotal characters despite her small presence in Night of the Illumination. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-m...
Ethical AI?: Self Publishing Vlog Forty | Write Shift
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Using AI in artistic work such as imagery and writing is a hot-button topic I wanted to discuss in this hot-take. Is it bad? Is it good? Here's my thoughts on the situation. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on ...
Why Dark Fantasy: Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Nine | Write Shift
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Dark fantasy is the genre I'm currently writing in, and I wanted to talk about why I chose this genre for Night of the Illumination. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245...
Rest in Peace James Earl Jones: Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Eight | Write Shift
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Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones! #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132/fictions Road to 150 Subscribers! For the last three years, I've been working on what has come t...
Migraines Suck!: Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Seven | Write Shift
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Migraines suck! Sorry I've been absent. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132/fictions Road to 150 Subscribers! (~120 and counting!) For the last three years, I've bee...
Ream: Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Six | Write Shift
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Ream is a subscription-based platform providing early access to stories as well as other perks very similar to Patreon but specifically built for authors and readers. Here's a quick little foray into this world. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Ream: reamstories.com/jacobmontanez My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media...
Developing a Trilogy: Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Five | Write Shift
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After I sat on Lightblessed for a year and had started writing the sequel, I decided instead to split that first book into a trilogy and expand it. Here's the why and how! #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245...
Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Four: Planning | Write Shift
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Failing to plan is planning to fail, and I wanted to show the most current iteration of my planning process for release and overall goals to extract value from each book I write. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/prof...
Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Three: The Curse | Write Shift
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Why don't I write a million things each year? It boils down to a lot of things and I discuss them in this video. #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132/fictions Road to 150 Subscribers! For the last three ye...
Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-Two: Music To Write To | Write Shift
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I like to chillax and listen to music when I write. Different music gets me into different moods to feed my story. What do you listen to? @NatureSoundRetreat #booktube #writing #lightblessed My GoFundMe: gofund.me/6b40fdd2 My Patreon: www.patreon.com/jacoblmontanez My stories on Vocal Media: vocal.media/authors/jacob-montanez My stories on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/profile/245132/fictions R...
Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-One: Introducing Driver | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Thirty-One: Introducing Driver | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Thirty: Addictions | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Thirty: Addictions | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Nine: Vocal Media | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Nine: Vocal Media | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Eight: Cover Art | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Eight: Cover Art | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Seven: Etheric Designs | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Seven: Etheric Designs | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Six: Editing | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Six: Editing | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Five: Funding | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Five: Funding | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Four: Slipping Goals | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Four: Slipping Goals | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Three: Expenses | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Three: Expenses | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Two: Distractions | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-Two: Distractions | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-One: Active Vs Passive | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty-One: Active Vs Passive | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Twenty: Phase 1 Edit Done | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Twenty: Phase 1 Edit Done | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Nineteen: Elemental Magic | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Nineteen: Elemental Magic | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Eighteen: 100 Subscribers! | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Eighteen: 100 Subscribers! | Write Shift
Self Publishing Vlog Seventeen: Introducing Ditan | Write Shift
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Self Publishing Vlog Seventeen: Introducing Ditan | Write Shift
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Change your diet and get hydrated not just water love you brother keep pushing it's all in your head 😂 literally and figuratively!
Truth! This work week passed without more than a headache whimper so I hope I am past it (this was filmed on my last weekend and I realized I didn't upload it lol). Will keep pushing for sure. Thanks, brother!
ask Cormac McCarthy, in spirit I guess now, but he'd tell you writing maybe is supernatural. I just started watching your channel, is this at the point you wanted to be trad published? I noticed the latest videos mention self published in the titles. As I said, I just started taking a gander so you may have addressed this. I am completely for self publishing, not into the whole gatekeeping thing, seems archaic at this point. Anyway, gonna check out some more of your vids.
Oh my, I had to rewatch this because it had been so long since I filmed it! No, despite my wife's urging to be trad published I had long ago abandoned the idea of it because of your aforementioned gatekeeping. Just like my Navy career didn't advance because I didn't "play the game," I don't want to play the trad publishing game. As self-publishing grew during my time in the military it became clear that's where I wanted to go. Thanks for following!
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching! Hope it was informative!
Honestly the ai has been a huge help overcoming blocks. I had a naming convention for my 4 main characters. The first 3 I had down and followed the naming convention. For the 4th character I wanted to use the same idea but using Middle East names. I don’t really know much about Middle East names. But it generated some ideas on middle eastern historical figures which match my naming convention. I read about their histories and one of them was perfect for my story. So the last name for this character was Khaldun. Based off of Ibn Khaldun.
It can definitely help with stumbling blocks like these. I'd still caution with this that if you're unfamiliar with those sorts of naming conventions that you research what the AI feeds back to you. You probably don't want to use names that are offensive or have poor/negative stigma attached to them (i.e. a Middle Eastern equivalent to someone like Hitler, for instance) unless it's meant to evoke a villainous nature. You may like how it sounds or that it meets your naming convention but there may be more tied to it than you're aware of if AI is just spitting out names.
I Just started writing. Actually I’m making a cartoon series. I’m using ai to help brainstorm my story. It’s been awesome! I basically tell the ai my ideas as they come. The ai will attempt to summarize my ideas. But it gets it wrong. So I refine it and tell it more details about what I am thinking until it says back to me exactly what my vision is. It’s really happy about it. When the AI gets my vision wrong, it helps me articulate what my vision is.
I enjoyed using it for the LitRPG concepts I was setting aside for future use. I had it create some frameworks for several dream worlds and I can't wait to get around to writing those stories when time permits. AI is quite useful for exactly what you said, helping articulate your vision. However, it's up to YOU to actually craft your vision.
I’m so excited for the book the come out. The spoilers really help for me haha
Some people hate spoilers, others love them! I don't mind them much, I'm more interested in seeing the progression to what gets spoiled, so long as I keep it reined in with what I release I should be fine. I'm glad you're excited!
Hey man, Great video. if you need a Video Editor or Thumbnail designer let me know. ❤️
Thank you!
Yay 🙌 lol wow 👌 good morning
Good morning!
It’s great to see someone using AI to generate ideas and then hire an actual artist to make the final product 🙌
I absolutely prefer having a hand crafted design. I can't get the unity of design between books that I want just by using AI. That said, it's very handy to create mockups and reference to provide to my artists. :) There was also a lot of written back and forth of scene/character description that I didn't get into much with this video, so that was also involved. Mock ups just saved time. Picture worth a thousand words. :)
Interesting. So this was a developmental edit? I have a novel which is now waiting for my editor to be available. I will be following your journey.
Yes this was actually a combined Developmental, Line, and Copy edit with majority emphasis on the developmental aspects of it. It really helped to get an outside perspective of how others read/interpret the story and find the areas that need a little more attention/polish.
Glad to see you back with the vlogs! Thank you for this breakdown of costs, great insight for other newbies 😊
Thank you! I had covid and it derailed me for almost two weeks and I'm slowly getting back into things. Glad you missed me!
keep it up godbless
Thank you, I will!
Not really passive voice. Passive voice is when the verb acts upon the subject. There are a couple of examples here: "they were protected..." and "He... could be trusted..." But some aren't: "She'd been watching Commander Diwella..." That's active. "She" is the subject, who is "watching," targeting the object "Command Diwella." The problem with seeing this as passive voice is you tried to fix it like it was passive voice by making Commander Diwella the subject. In doing so, you've changed the meaning. We went from an emphasis on "she" being observant and taking the opportunity to learn, to Comander Diwella taking whoever "she" is under his wing, and that might not be accurate at all. Don't get me wrong, the words you are targeting are weak. But that doesn't mean it's passive voice any more than adverbs mean passive voice.
This is an interesting idea for a video series, I don't know anything about self-publishing and I don't write high fantasy but I"ll be looking around to see what the journey is like. ...not now though, it's 2am so time for sleep.
Get some rest and thank you for the interest!
Congratulations on 100 subscribers! I saw one of your videos randomly and I'm really happy I decided to click on it. Can't wait for the audiobook chapters keep up the good work I'm sure you'll build an amazing community with time
Thank you very much! I'll start putting those audio book chapters as I finalize my edited copy so they will match the book. I'm glad you're interested!
Subbed and excited to see how things progress!
Awesome, your support is much appreciated! Thank you. :)
Just got this on my For You Page. I wish the video was longer, more informational, but yeah. As a writter in a different country, it is VERY difficult to find relevancy
As part of my vlog series the video was meant more to document my frustrations as well as my successes rather than provide solutions. When I "crack the code" for getting viewers and readers, I'll definitely share what worked. Don't give up!
I really like the premise you give in this video! I’m new to your channel and watch your entire series on this now, definitely going to check out the book 😃
Thank you very much and I'm glad the premise intrigued you! Thank you also for subscribing and I hope when the book gets to your hands you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. :)
it can be hard do reach the right audience since it's hard to get youtube to recommend videos to anybody. You just need to trust the process and keep making videos!! Good luck!
Yeah I've been surfing that wave and getting drowned for the last couple years. Things are moving in a good direction though. Thank you for the kind words!
i really enjoyed listening to this! your voice is nice :)
Thank you!
Remember to keep every document signed and dated. Could be worth a fortune in the future
Hard to do with digital files but I'm keeping records :)
Bro i also want to write book what to do i read and like writing a lot
Best thing to do is keep practicing, study what you read to learn how to break down a story into its elements. Figure out what you like about the writing and understand how it "works" for you. Then practice some more. Write what you enjoy. :)
@@writeshift thanks man
You're welcome!
Good luck.(difficult to hear you video.)
Thank you. My cellphone didn't seem to pick up as well as I thought. I'll go back to using my microphone and wide format for future videos. I appreciate the comment!
@@writeshift the algorithm recommended your video. After checking out your channel, I was astonished at the number those videos you have. I’ll root around a bit looking for gold
Not all that glitters is gold, but I think there's still a fair bit for you to find! Thanks again. :)
thank you, i love these prompts ✨
You're welcome!
I love how this trope is subverted in supernatural!!!
I've been watching SN with my wife and having a blast enjoying it :) Up to season 12 now.
@@writeshift That's awesome!!! I'm really glad you guys are enjoying it!! It's one of my favorites! 😇😇❤️
Is a chosen one story more intriguing when the chosen one has nothing of value to show?
I sometimes think it's better when the chosen one has to discover their own value. I'd rather they not just inherently have a special gift as well as being chosen.
@@writeshift 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
'Promo SM' 😒
I love your channel ❤ Whenever I have writer’s block I always check your channel and it always helps me a lot! I’m subscribing rn! Thank you so muchh
Thank you very much, glad I could help!
You see a friend in the mall Ignore her Greet her Ignore: She talks to you at school n gets mad Greet: you have a nice time together and she tells you a secret….
I wonder what the secret is...
Me too
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Man i want to write a book everyone tells me i should i just need a way to get it on paper like i tell the story an someone writes it all out an make sure its put together correctly. Ive had a fucked up life but now im living my best life killing it!
The hardest part is starting!
🙌True Words🙌 Also I’m like a really big bookworm soooooooooo…
Thank you!
Yes, but make sure that these details translate to gameplay. A lot of world building is for the DM - because it's a joy to create and help with gauging consequence/outcome. Some players are naturally curious, but a lot of them will only care about or pay attention to world building that affects them. You need to build those details, but they won't matter unless you find a way to work them into a playable format or give them consequence.
Don't know why I hadn't considered it for gameplay as well, but that's a very good point!
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Drawn Together comes back in 2024! Spread the word!
Very articulate, thank you and keep up the great work
Thank you very much!
Bro is this really you? If it is, you should have more followers, cuz your making a really helpful point.
I'm glad you appreciated it, thank you!
This trope is also the easiest and most common way to write bad characters and stories where situations and other characters only serve to validate. justify, and glorify the "hero". This is how a Mary Sue and a Gary Stu are born.
Yep, completely true. I prefer it to be a more subtle approach when writing around a "chosen one." Watching The Phantom Menace makes me cringe whenever they ramble about Anakin being the prophesied one to bring balance to the Force. Surely there were better ways to do that but it came across as very ham-fisted.
Interesting !!!
Thanks!
1st veiw
What a amazing
“Well, Kev, what can I say? Sounds wacky to me,” Silas said, considering his options. “When did this start?” Kev counted on his fingers quickly, his eyes half-lidded.”By my estimation at least three years. I think. Everything blurs together, you know.” “Yep, it certainly does.” He reached over and grabbed Kev’s shoulder. “There’s something you need to know.” Kev looked at him, startled. “You believe me, Silas? I thought I was going insane.” Kev looked almost like he was about to cry. “I do. Can I make some guesses though, just to be sure?” Silas looked at his friend. Much like his own face, Kev looked worn and aged, with a deep weariness. He had grown a foot-long beard seemingly overnight. Light streaks of gray peppered his wiry brown whiskers. Kev stroked the beard. “Not sure what you’d ask, but yeah, I suppose.” Silas stared him down. “It restarts at midnight. It only happens to you. Death is no cure. Ring any bells?” He hadn’t even needed to ask the question, as he watched Kev’s eyes widen with recognition. “How do you know all that?” he asked incredulously. “There’s answers, and there’s answers,” Silas answered cryptically? “So it’s a bad news-good news thing?” “You could say that.” “Will you help me?” Kev pleaded with his friend. “I can’t break the loop for you, and I won’t remember this conversation tomorrow, so don’t ask again,” Silas offered. “Not helpful,” Kev said, downtrodden. “It’s not all bad news. You can break the cycle yourself, but you have to figure out how. It’s…a trick of sorts.” “Please, I’ll give you everything I have in my wallet right now to make this stop. Please!” “It doesn’t work like that, Kev,” Silas continued. “You have to pass the gift to someone else.” “Gift? What gift? This thing is a curse! For every day to be the same exact date, over and over. It’s driving me crazy!” Kev gripped his hand tightly, and Silas yanked free. “I can only tell you that once, and I need to make sure you know that. Because tomorrow, my gift will be gone.” “Wait, you have the gift too?” Silas smiled sadly at Kev’s confusion. “Had the gift, my friend. It took me…a long time” Decades, Silas reminded himself, not wanting to dwell on his friend’s fate. “It has been given to another.” “Who did you give it to?” “When you find out how to give the gift, you’ll know.” “That’s all you’ve got to say?” Kev frantically reached out as Silas began to walk away. “See you tomorrow, Kev.”