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Temporary Cover Page

On sale for $1.99. Click on the image to be taken to the Amazon page.

In the next few hours, customers of Issue 02 will notice a change on the cover of their digital comic books. A temporary cover page was created to replace the traditional cover page that normally embraces the front of the books created by the author-creator of the series. Over five illustrators around the world were chosen create the cover over the span of four months but no submissions were made. In the meantime, the author has quickly substituted a cover that illustrates his concept of what the cover should have looked like.

Although the level of skill in the cover art is much lower than the quality of the actual comic images, it should be noted that this is only a concept and artists all over the world are more than welcomed to contribute a complete and permanent version to replace the substitute. If you are an illustrator interested in contributing cover art, please contact Marcus by clicking here.

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ALPHA FILES; SPECIAL EDITION REMOVED FROM KindleUnlimited!?

Special Edition eBook Available!

The Special Edition eBook of Yscariot: Sphere of Light has been removed from the KindleUnlimited program for reasons unknown. This could possibly be due to the concept of introducing new content [hopefully] every season. Regardless of the reason, this works in our favor as we originally looked to pull the eBook from the program to track data easier.

Valentine’s Day is soon to pass worldwide, but the new blank love card is now available for download and can be used on any occasion, as the author stopped observing the event in favor of his LOVE EVERYDAY mantra.

SPECIAL EDITION novel soon! The ALPHA FILES will be released as roll-out content in the next few days. These pages will also be included in an illustrated version of the book to be determined on a later date.Remember YSCARIOT: ALPHA? It will make its return as selected pages of the hybrid book has been remade as bonus pages for the Special Edition book. In addition, the Double Zero verses will also extend the story with a journal entry that helps understand some of the story’s background.

First Edition eBook Released!

The first edition* to Yscariot: Sphere of Light has been released as an eBook via Amazon! You can follow the link here to make a purchase!

Meanwhile, it’s Gladys‘ birthday! For those who may not know, she is the illustrator who brings the concepts to life in color for the story. With your help, you can help us get closer to releasing a book with illustrations!

Note: For those who purchase a First Edition eBook, a printed personalized Thank You note will be sent to you on request! This will ensure that you have participated greatly in the campaign to help us grow into a successful company! We will also include your name on the wall of GLORIOUS contributors, but the reward is only for a limited time!

Remember, we are self-publishing at the moment, so please respect the price setting for the moment. It is currently set at the year in which the story was created (19.98), while the printed version will be set to $33.33 as they help cover certain fees necessary for the story’s success.

Happy birthday, from Yscariot and Friends! DOWNLOAD FREE and print for friends!

SURPASSING 73,000!

The word count for Yscariot: Sphere of Light is now 73,137 before reaching the 23rd verse in the editing process. There are currently SEVEN verses left until the first editing process for Yscariot is complete.

Below is a preview of one of the later, and unreleased, verses featuring the sanctioned fight between Yscariot and the top bully in West Nazares High School, Dreas.

TRIVIA: The attack done by Yscariot to Dreas was a favorite move first demonstrated in Tekken 3 by the character, Hwoarang from around the time the move was inspired a year before the story’s conception.

New Character Added!

Maryam and Baby Yscariot in GA19. Art by Gladys Betiles July 2016
Maryam and Baby Yscariot in GA19. Art by Gladys Betiles July 2016

In appreciation for all that my mother, and grandmother especially, has done for me and my family, I dedicate this art, illustrated by fellow team member and artist, Gladys Betiles, to my mother. You can also spread the love, too! Whether it’s your mother’s birthday, Mother’s Day, or any day… send this image to your mother, or simply give her a hug.

I thank my mother for her support of my story! It is a long process, but I am getting there! To see the biography of Yscariot’s mother, Maryam, simply click here or visit the character glossary!

4090+ Zeta Preview Website Downloads!

Advertising the biggest preview to Yscariot: Sphere of Light was kind of slow with the big move to another city last year and the push to have the novel completed in early 2016. Other things like travel and writing breaks also prevented me from advertising. However, an attempt to advertise occurred for a 2-day only period, and about 1000 more downloads for the “Zeta Preview” of Yscariot™ were recorded through the website alone!

A major thank you to the people who took the time to visit the site and make 19/30 chapters a part of their digital library! If you haven’t yet done so, visit the DOWNLOADS page to get a free preview today!

~M~

Happy New Years, from X’el Studios! X’ELCAST #6

Hope you’re all enjoying the first moments of the new year. I will be speaking a little bit about statistical highlights surrounding this webpage and the downloads that you all so wonderfully had been a part of in 2015. With the statistical data disappearing after the passing of each month, I decided to document them before I never have the chance to do so again. Out of the last 3 years since the opening of this site, 2015 was the most successful by a long shot!

Once again, I want to thank you, the visitors and downloading readers who made this all possible 🙂
~M~

3234 Zeta Downloads!!!

Such an awesome Christmas gift for us by you, the readers and supporters of this story! Again, happy holidays to all of our supporters!

From April 28th (this year) to December 11th, I had only 995 downloads for the Zeta, and it was pretty slow due to moving, traveling, and not really campaigning much, since I figured most readers were likely reading the Continue reading 3234 Zeta Downloads!!!

28 down; 2 more to go

Yes, I am almost finished with the great journey of completing my first novel, Yscariot™!

With over 58,000 words and 28 verses (chapters), I can say that I am now closer than ever to finishing this project. Of course, I have a lot of extra content that was omitted from the previews and some adjustments big and small to do, but the good thing is that it will be finished before it is to be edited.

~M~