Hislariya
Scope
The motivation behind building Hislariya
Hislaryia was originally born as a personal diary and self reflection tool. It eventually started including NSFW themes in particular relating with gender identity and sexual orientation and kink exploration.
The goal of the project
Given the interest in my circle of WA friends and the opening to NSFW material in WA I decided to open part of it as a setting for a series of adult short stories.
The first aim of these stories is pure entertainment, but I want for it to be a chance to open discussions about non heteronormative or ableist experiences.
These days the project is developing into an outlet to exercise my scene planning skills.
A part of the world will be kept private to fulfill the initial aim.
Hislariya's Unique Selling point
A setting for NSFW stories with a diverse cast of characters that reflects facets of my own identity and hopefully that of some of my readers.
Theme
Genre
The genre is Low magic/Pirate with an erotic focus.
Reader Experience
The world setting is grim, but the inner world of the characters is exciting and full of possibilities.
I am the first reader of this setting and I want to experience through the characters the empowerment of overcoming obstacles and keep their inner freedom.
I hope to offer the same kind of experience to other readers too.
Reader Tone
The external world is grim-ish, but the characters are carving a better place for themselves.
Recurring Themes
1. Lines and sails, candlelight, old books and exotic spices.
2. The five senses.
3. Power exchange.
4. Duality.
5. Liminality.
Character Agency
The character have some agency to change the outside world, but most importantly have all the agency in changing themselves and their way to experience the world.
Focus
Hislariya © Simo Mereu 2022
Images © Simo Mereu unless stated otherwise
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