The Current Cycle Iteration

## Disambiguation

The Current Cycle Iteration is based on the idea of the cycle where the history repeats itself multiple times until there's a break. That being said, the current iteration is the one where the story is told. There are a few ideas to relate to this

## 1 - Stacey is Continuing the Cycle to Save Rose [possible]

One idea is that Stacey, in her god form is allowing the cycle to continue after knowledge of it happening in an effort to prevent the Rose incident from ever happening. This could even serve as an internal conflict within the "God Saga," if the other 16 disagree. Also to note, the original idea for the God Saga placed the 16 not as rulers, but as the first of all the rest of the humans. In this case, if Stacey was trying to continue the cycle, she'd need others to assist her.

Another [possible] side conflict within this idea is that Amos Hemingway, the "light" of God, is the lead antagonist to push forward the cycle or end it. Author notes: In the idea for "Gems," I've considered making Amos be the key director of the events in the book--similar to how Thomas Manns prevents causes judgement to be enacted on Yana by Sara--however Amos is one step ahead: his ability to manipulate matter allows him to escape the eye of Thomas. The artistic concept around this shows an image of the Gems paintings on the wall, with Amos looking at them, his hair a rainbow of light rather than hair. If all or any of these events happen, the whole story would take on a "gods among us" direction.

### Stacey's Adventures in the God Saga

Another idea that could be a part of this has it's own page, but relates to Stacey continuing the cycle. There's an idea where Stacey lives out multiple fantasies when she conquers the universe; basically, with her creative power, she lives out a black nior detective story, superhero, victorian fiction, high fantasy, etc. In each of these scenarios, there is every character from the original story in a different role. For example, Stacey may play a detective while Stanley Long is her partner PI. The idea is that Stacey is living in these fantasies to either 1) recreate what she never had with Rose or 2) to find a way to undo what happened, or even 3) recreate meaningful connection that she only had in her earth life.

## 2 - Stacey Finds a Way to Save Rose and this is what the Current Iteration is About

Continuing from one, the current iteration may exist for the sole purpose of saving Rose. This would be highlighted in various story points where we see Stacey being interested in Rose romantically.￼ There may be a point in the story where she realizes this *or rather* a story point that solidifies this realization for the reader (though smart readers will know at this point); for example where she wonders what it's like to be loved by Rose. Other ideas include Thomas being and his grandmother, or Yana and an older brother. Author note: this point is inspired almost completely by Shawn Mendes' song wonder.

### Story Theme: What it's like to be loved

Author notes: I like the idea of the "what's it like to be loved" being a theme. For example, in Arm, Ailios' father could be someone who never loved her because of her scar (maybe her father is someone in court rather than farmer). Or Willy with his dad? (But I like this less) Or Syl with Stacey.￼

### Syl stands for something

More by proxy rather than design, if the current iteration is for Stacey to find Rose, one has to question what Syl is doing in Stacey's life. If he was in other iterations, did their love blossom? If it did, why is she still trying to save Rose and romantically attached? Practically Syl is a question, but narratively he could be more. Maybe he is the true arch nemesis, because he diverts Stacey's love? Maybe an impetus who shows her she only loves Rose? Maybe a villain in disguise?

## 3 - Returning to the Cycle?

One last idea is that after the War of the Dreamers, Stacey decides she wants to return to her earth life and have it either continue indefinitely or retreat cyclically because the people in her life only gave her meaning. Author notes: I don't like the idea because it's cliche but I'll just say it, what if Stacey goes back and says she likes Rose and they repeat this life over and over.