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An interactive story for those who love magic, ‘Edward's New Year's Miracle.
A story about a boy who ended up on a New Year's tree as a Christmas decoration.
Let's follow Edward's journey together, empathise, rejoice and marvel!
For those who:
- plan to join in the magic of Christmas;
- love to fantasise;
- want to try their hand at writing;
- are ready to see their fictional characters on the pages of an interactive storybook;
- have curious and creative children who could become co-authors;
a fantastic story about Edward and those you invent.
Each of Edward's encounters can tell a new story and lead to another fork in the road.
Owners of the following "Kulka-levels" can become writers:
Parts of the story are accepted from anyone in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
They will be published in these three languages.
Music box
Every page of the story contains a hidden player with Christmas music. Find them all!
!The firstrecord player will appear if you click on the fly flying above Edward on the first page.
Participation Rules:
1. Register as a writer on the registration page.
2. Check out the synopsis and character descriptions. (On the story page).
3. Come up with and write your own complete short story (1-3 pages/word/12) about Edward's encounter with the Christmas decoration.
For those who want to join in writing the story of Edward
4. Send your story electronically to ly@lyakulka.com with the subject line "Ed", "Ed2".
5.After checking for plagiarism, you will receive a message either accepting your story for co-authorship with the revised text or rejecting it with an explanation of the reason.
6.When your part of the story is ready, you will receive a link to your work.
7. The story accepted for production will be available in the "Kulkabook" group for discussion. And in the story itself, the writer's pseudonym (name) will be marked on one of the labyrinth branches.
8.The writers whose stories are approved by LYakulka and accepted into production will receive a £5 gift certificate.
9.Anyone who registers on the site as a writer can read the New Year's story about Edward without a subscription.
Important requirement!
Only stories about New Year's adventures at the Christmas tree are accepted. Featuring the main characters Edward, Leonardo, and the doll Lolo. Supporting characters, the list of which will be expanded.
New Year
New Year
"Cuttlefish" is an interactive book for children.
‘The Cuttlefish’ is an interactive version of the children's fantasy book series ‘Whoever You Are,’ which will be published in instalments.
The story is about a girl named Mary who encounters the unknown so closely that she becomes part of it. Her life changes forever — because she is recognised by her father, who cannot be called human, because he is not really human.
Available in three languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
‘Cuttlefish’ is a psychological novel with elements of fairy tales and mysticism, which explores the theme of a child's inner transformation, where good and evil are intertwined by a thread that is thinner than it seems. The main character is a girl named Mary, raised with love and care. She is the embodiment of a ‘good child’ whom her family is proud of and those around her admire.
Mary falls from the happy world in which she lived into an inner collapse caused by a mystical influence. A stranger robbed her soul, and she became a bad child in an instant. Now she quarrels with her friends, is rude to her relatives, and hurts those she used to protect. It is as if she has been replaced.
"Cuttlefish" is published in installments—ten pages every fifteen days.
Number of completed chapters:
2
In this book, reading becomes an exciting game:
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the story comes to life right on the pages;
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the characters can speak;
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individual words reveal secrets and surprises;
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some words are explained;
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and each part has a gift for the most attentive readers🎁
The first part of the interactive series "Cuttlefish":
Mary
"Mary's Day" is an interactive maze book for children.
The labyrinth story "Mary's Day" is a prologue to the series of fantasy books for children "Cuttlefish" where reality intertwines with mystery, and a girl's encounter with aliens changes her life and leads to the discovery of a true family.
Available in three languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
This interactive tale explains the actions of one of the key characters in the main series. For those who can navigate the labyrinth to the end, a new, deeper perspective on the events of the book "Cuttlefish".
Read carefully: the text hides clues, author notes, and hidden signals. Everything important is especially well-masked. An instruction will help: it describes the basic rules for navigating the story, principles of choice, and traps.
The labyrinth is arranged so that the plot branches out — the choice is up to the reader. Some paths lead to the finale, while others lead to dead ends. It all depends on the decisions you make together with Mary.
This day is a hot day of the same summer, three weeks before the main story begins. It will become a turning point. Mary is still a human, still kind, still untouched by foreign will. But her journey is just beginning. In three weeks, everything will change.
Rules (instructions) for reading the interactive book-labyrinth "Mary's Day"
1. Use a choice of two options to advance the plot.
2. Look for hidden additional content hidden on the pages.
3. The text contains comments from the writer and notes.
4. A dead end in the plot is not a hopelessness.
5. Some characters can talk.
6. The pictures have dynamics that you might not notice at first!
Excerpts from the book-labyrinth "Mary's Day"
Mary
About me
My name is Laura Yakulka. I write stories for children and adults alike.
My main and favourite project is a series of books about Mary. The characters in this story demand a sequel. Currently, there are three books in the series, titled "Whoever You Are."
Ukrainian/English/Russian
I am LYakulka, author and developer of interactive maze books.
My first project, "Mary's Day," is a prequel to the "Whoever You Are" series of books. It's about Mary, who is still just a normal child.
The labyrinth of this book consists of periodic plot twists on the way to the end of the story, complicated by dead ends.
Ukrainian/English/Russian
In one city on the seashore...
Features of the Yakulka project:
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Interactive books
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Join in on an exciting read where you can influence the course of events and discover new aspects of the plot and characters.
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Communication and discussions
Discuss books, share your impressions and ideas with other readers on the forum. Create unique scenarios and put forward your theories.
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Individual experience
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Immerse yourself in the story and make decisions that influence the plot, revealing new twists and details.
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Secrets and revelations
Uncover hidden plot details and character traits, discover unique aspects and secrets that will make reading the main story even more exciting.
